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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:13 AM
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So I'm looking for gauges for my F350. While I don't want to sacrifice quality to save a penny, I do not want to overpay for a product either when there is a cheaper one that will get the job done. I'm looking for that great in-between product. So my FTE members, what would you recommend?
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 05:58 AM
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ScangaugeII will do everything but fuel pressure and EGT's. It's a little labor intensive to program but not hard. ~$150. Plugs into the OBDII port.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 07:40 AM
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DashBoss does the most, including egt, fuel psi, degas psi and lpop and uses iOS products like iPhone, iPad or itouch.

Also recording and data logs.

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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 07:49 AM
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Agree Dashboss is the best bang for your buck.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:14 AM
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If you have a i phone
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:55 AM
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+1 for Dashboss. Logging feature is really nice, not sure if SG does that.

You can get an Ipad 2 for around $200 btw.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Even if you had to buy a used IOS device to run it on you would still be in to it way less than the 880 bucks or so that I am into my edge insight. That includes the CTS insight, EAS EGT probe and starter kit, EAS universal sensor input and EAS pressure sensor that I read fuel pressure with.
 

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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 12:33 PM
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Gentlemen, thank you all for your input. Before I had posted the original comment I had already placed an order for the ELM327 for the Android. It was nothing more than $15 plus shipping.. not sure how it will work for me. But I have research both Scanguage II and dashboard and believe that I will go with the Scanguage II. I will probably pick it up today provided that they have it in stock at the local Autozone.

Thanks again gentlemen.
 
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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Use the OBD adapter and the Droid and download the Torque app.



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Old Jul 14, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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I myself have my "butt-saver" analog gauges on the pillar (EGT, fuel pressure, and boost) as they are the only "real" gauges you need to watch in order to prevent damage during every day use. I also use the Torque application to check things during a long road trip or when I'm bored sitting in traffic, otherwise it doesn't get used unless I feel I have a problem coming on. It comes in handy as well when you need to read codes. Super cheap too, adapter was around 15 dollars and the program was 5 and it has a very nice readout. I hate Apple.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:27 AM
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Sure a Scangauge is a great diagnostic tool I use one too, but there is no substitution for an old school look of analog gauges.




 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:36 AM
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I've gotta admit BW that gauge set up looks bad a** at night.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 08:59 AM
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Wow, it's like 1997 all over again.

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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 09:14 AM
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Hey 1997 was a good year
 
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Old Jul 15, 2013 | 09:59 AM
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Does the Dashboss do this out of the box? or do you need to purchase other sensors for it to read off of?
DashBoss does the most, including egt, fuel psi, degas psi and lpop and
I just bought the Dashboss by the way....
 
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