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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 10:02 PM
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alright im plannin on getting gauges verry soon i have found a deal on amazon from autometer iv read alot of reviews and talk to several ppl about them im on a budget and there like $310 free shipping,

just got some questions- but for ur egt do u halft to get the module and im not sure if it comes with it or not but most likley no? and weres the best place to mount it?
 
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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what do you like pillar over head in dash under dash? i like the in dash best looks good.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by slim613
alright im plannin on getting gauges verry soon i have found a deal on amazon from autometer iv read alot of reviews and talk to several ppl about them im on a budget and there like $310 free shipping,

just got some questions- but for ur egt do u halft to get the module and im not sure if it comes with it or not but most likley no? and weres the best place to mount it?
If you are talking about the EGT probe, yes, you need it for the gauge to work.

You mount the probe on one of the exhaust manifolds, preferably the drivers side right on the elbow. Here is a good writeup w/ pics for reference:

Gauge Installations at DieselManor- 1999-2003 7.3L Powerstroke
 
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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im going with the A-pillar pod

idk that little moduel box that $$$ beast i keep seing every were online is that the probe it kinda lookks like a msd ignition box i think, probe just as in the peice u screw into the manifold? and thanks for the link
 
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Old Jun 20, 2011 | 10:55 PM
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ok this aint it but i just found a quick example but in this link is it ready to hook up and read egt's or do i need the moduel?

Auto Meter 2654 - Auto Meter Z-Series Analog Gauges - Overview - SummitRacing.com
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 06:28 AM
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Some autometer kits come with the thermocouple so check with the vendor first!
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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ok this aint it but i just found a quick example but in this link is it ready to hook up and read egt's or do i need the moduel?

Auto Meter 2654 - Auto Meter Z-Series Analog Gauges - Overview - SummitRacing.com
I'm confused now, exactly what are you refering to?
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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ok this aint it but i just found a quick example but in this link is it ready to hook up and read egt's or do i need the moduel?

Auto Meter 2654 - Auto Meter Z-Series Analog Gauges - Overview - SummitRacing.com
I too am confused about this "module" you are talking about. That gauge in the link is ready to go, hook up the probe, give the gauge power and ground and put a light bulb in it. It will be cranking out egt readings for ya.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 02:19 PM
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sorry yall, really am i was on this website awhile back and every egt gauge i look at said in big letters "must have moduel" and a link to it, but as i can tell wat yall have said i dont need it all i need is the thurmo prob like the link i posted i hope i right
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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I would get the gauges from Clay in my signature. When I bought mine I tried to save a few bucks and went with someone else. It turned out to be a big headache. They sent the wrong parts a couple of times.
 
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Originally Posted by slim613
sorry yall, really am i was on this website awhile back and every egt gauge i look at said in big letters "must have moduel" and a link to it, but as i can tell wat yall have said i dont need it all i need is the thurmo prob like the link i posted i hope i right
Maybe those were Isspro EV1s. The probe sends a signal to a little box which processes then sends the signal to the gauge. I have those, they work great. The EV2s and and I think the Autometers do not have that box so they are simpler to install.

Definitely a good idea to get a complete kit. You might save a couple bucks sourcing separately, and maybe not, but with a kit from a good vendor (cough coughRiffraff) you'll have all the parts when you do the install and fewer headaches.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 04:52 PM
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heres the link to the info on the ones im talking about, the price aint right and the vehicle aint right but theres the info i wanted to do the riffraff ones i just cant afford the $500 for the gauges or the dptuner :-( but ima savin lol

Autometer Autometer Triple A-Pillar Gauge Kit 7072 | Free Shipping
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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AUTOMETER PHANTOM II MECH 35 PSI TURBO BOOST GAUGE 7504 | eBay

This is the guy I ordered everything through... Only reason I didn't go with clay was because I wanted the Autometer Phantom II's for my rig. I would check out some of the stuff this guy has on hand, should be able to stay within budget. I payed $334.94 out the door, with shipping. Got boost, pyro, trans temp and a 4 gauge pod so I had room for my f5 switch. I had everything at the house within about 4 or 5 days.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by slim613
heres the link to the info on the ones im talking about, the price aint right and the vehicle aint right but theres the info i wanted to do the riffraff ones i just cant afford the $500 for the gauges or the dptuner :-( but ima savin lol

Autometer Autometer Triple A-Pillar Gauge Kit 7072 | Free Shipping
Remember that gauges are usually a one time purchase so it is better to save a little while and get what you want than wish you had for the rest of time.

Also, our kit includes what that Autometer kit has plus drill and tap, wiring harness and we also paint the pillar for you. Take all that off and you are almost the same price. IMO the Isspro EV2's are a more desirable gauge than the Autometer that are in that kit.
 
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Old Jun 21, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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If you don't get them from Clay I would at least cross reference them on his site to make sure you are getting the right ones. I went with the autometer phantoms. When I looked up my truck on the link you posted it said no sku's were listed for my vehicle. So who knows what they would send or if they even have them.
 
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