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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Gauges suggestions please-

I'd like to update my '95 F350 7.3L diesel (factory engine - no upgrades) with gauges on the windshield post. Was thinking EGT gauge and a Transmission Temp gauge (I carry a heavy slide-in camper). Any suggestions for a third gauge?
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Old Apr 10, 2011 | 11:42 PM
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Oil Pressure, Engine Temp, and Transmission Temp is what I would go with.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 12:13 AM
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No boost????
 
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 07:13 AM
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Well the engine is stock, no chips added, so I was thinking I probably don't need to keep an eye on boost. I will probably go with a low-limit boost gauge (30psi) tho if I can't decide on a different gauge.
I was thinking about upgrading to a different air intake filter (K&N-?) but I don't think that would have any effect on boost either.
Engine temp gauge is probably a good idea too since I carry a heavy load and really, just how well can you depend on the stock water temp gauge in the instrument cluster?
Thanks for the suggestions.
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I wouldn't put a KN on it, not a good idea especially on a diesel. Do what some of the other diesel guys do and run the big open element paper filter.
 
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