Gauges help.
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Gauges help.
Hey guys and gals. I was looking at how to install my gauges....well more so where to put sensors. I have 3 I am going to install, a pyrometer, boost, and transmission temp. I have an early 99 F350 4x4 I believe I found the spot for the pyrometer(searched on forums and found it goes in the up pipe) I was more curious on where to put the transmission temp. I don't have a sender on mine and was wondering where I could find one. I checked riff raff and he didnt have one. Anyone know where I could find one? Also for boost I read the best spot is in the pipe before the turbo but I do not have an AIH so I won't be able to use it. Would I get a good enough reading from the MAP sensor? Thanks for all the help. Need anymore info let me know
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Hey guys and gals. I was looking at how to install my gauges....well more so where to put sensors. I have 3 I am going to install, a pyrometer, boost, and transmission temp. I have an early 99 F350 4x4 I believe I found the spot for the pyrometer(searched on forums and found it goes in the up pipe) I was more curious on where to put the transmission temp. I don't have a sender on mine and was wondering where I could find one. I checked riff raff and he didnt have one. Anyone know where I could find one? Also for boost I read the best spot is in the pipe before the turbo but I do not have an AIH so I won't be able to use it. Would I get a good enough reading from the MAP sensor? Thanks for all the help. Need anymore info let me know
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I installed my boost gauge to the MAP sensor line. I installed a brass tee and then sealed the connection with high temp glue and heat shrink wrap. (See just below orange loom hose).
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I may be ****... well... I reall am, but the manifold outlet is as accurate as you'll get and it's thicker for the sake of tapping. Tying into the MAP line is easy, but it doesn't tell you exactly what the turbo sees on the hot side. If you plan on pushing the puffer, a safer location would be on the hot side of the boost (before Compressed Air Cooling). If you will be more casual with the upgrades, the AIH delete plug is soooo easy.
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Thanks everyone for the quick replies. I do already have gauges they are VDO Idk I heard they were good. But anyways what do I need drill and tap wise for installing the boost line pre turbo? I don't have the AIH but I would def like to put it there. And thanks for info on the tranny sender but now the question is where do I purchase a sender? My gauges didn't come with anything I have to buy the sender and boost lines and fittings
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Senders should have come with the gauges. Each gauge manufacturer uses different senders.
And I'd recommend the pyro sender go in the manifold, not the up pipe, but it may not matter reading wise.
And you don't want the boost line pre turbo, that would read vacuum. You want it post turbo, but like Tugly was saying, before the inter cooler. I'd take the spider off and it should just be 1/8"-27 NPT, but check your sender to verify that's the right size.
And I'd recommend the pyro sender go in the manifold, not the up pipe, but it may not matter reading wise.
And you don't want the boost line pre turbo, that would read vacuum. You want it post turbo, but like Tugly was saying, before the inter cooler. I'd take the spider off and it should just be 1/8"-27 NPT, but check your sender to verify that's the right size.
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Is the MAP line location for the boost gauge the wrong way to go? It sounds like the boost gauge is more accurate with the line connected to the outlet pipe? I'm wondering if I should move mine to the better location? What do you guys think?
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Senders should have come with the gauges. Each gauge manufacturer uses different senders.
And I'd recommend the pyro sender go in the manifold, not the up pipe, but it may not matter reading wise
And you don't want the boost line pre turbo, that would read vacuum. You want it post turbo, but like Tugly was saying, before the inter cooler. I'd take the spider off and it should just be 1/8"-27 NPT, but check your sender to verify that's the right size.
And I'd recommend the pyro sender go in the manifold, not the up pipe, but it may not matter reading wise
And you don't want the boost line pre turbo, that would read vacuum. You want it post turbo, but like Tugly was saying, before the inter cooler. I'd take the spider off and it should just be 1/8"-27 NPT, but check your sender to verify that's the right size.
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If you're like me and just want to monitor what's going on while towing and see what's going on in different tunes under different situations, but never quite hitting 30, then the delete plug is a good option.
Give us the exact make and model of the gauge, we'll help you locate one. In sure the Internet has one somewhere. Most gauges have replacement senders. If you bought it new though, I'd call and ask. Never heard of a gauge without a sender.
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Thanks. While waiting for a reply i found one on summit racing. Now all i need is the boost lines and i should be ready to install. I did purchase the gauges used but both people said they were never installed but i got them at a steal so im fine with it. Again i cant thank you all enough for the quick replies and all your help. I will let you know how i make out and post pics when I'm done...I bought a pillar pod so it should look sweet
