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Gauge Questions
Does anyone have a 4 pillar gauge set mounted and do they have any troubles with the sun visor interfering with the top gauge? I want to add gauges to my Ex and would like to have 4 instead of three. I am torn on using a pillar mount or mounting 3 or 4 behind the mirror.
I just finished head gaskets, studs and a new oil cooler and have added the SCT tow/haul mode and would really like to start monitoring the motor better than the factory units. Does anyone recommend a different tune to use? I also have a 4" free flow exhaust, blue spring, 200 degree Mishomoto thermostat and Air Raid intake.
I assume the first 4 gauges would be are fuel pressure, boost, EGTs and engine coolant temps. I plan on using Isspros EV2 series to match the factory colors.
Does anyone use an Aeroforce Scangauge and are they available in the Ford green coloring?
Thanks in advance.
I just finished head gaskets, studs and a new oil cooler and have added the SCT tow/haul mode and would really like to start monitoring the motor better than the factory units. Does anyone recommend a different tune to use? I also have a 4" free flow exhaust, blue spring, 200 degree Mishomoto thermostat and Air Raid intake.
I assume the first 4 gauges would be are fuel pressure, boost, EGTs and engine coolant temps. I plan on using Isspros EV2 series to match the factory colors.
Does anyone use an Aeroforce Scangauge and are they available in the Ford green coloring?
Thanks in advance.
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From: ramsey mn
Does anyone have a 4 pillar gauge set mounted and do they have any troubles with the sun visor interfering with the top gauge? I want to add gauges to my Ex and would like to have 4 instead of three. I am torn on using a pillar mount or mounting 3 or 4 behind the mirror. I just finished head gaskets, studs and a new oil cooler and have added the SCT tow/haul mode and would really like to start monitoring the motor better than the factory units. Does anyone recommend a different tune to use? I also have a 4" free flow exhaust, blue spring, 200 degree Mishomoto thermostat and Air Raid intake. I assume the first 4 gauges would be are fuel pressure, boost, EGTs and engine coolant temps. I plan on using Isspros EV2 series to match the factory colors. Does anyone use an Aeroforce Scangauge and are they available in the Ford green coloring? Thanks in advance.
What is this tow haul mode you speak of
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Personally I would swap the engine coolant for a transmission temperature gauge. The stock dash gauge does a good job of keeping an eye on things - it certainly saved me when my 7.3 wanted to 'lets play volcano'
Have you considered the ScanGauge II? From what I've seen on several friends' in addition to reading up on it, it will track a bunch of parameters while saving you a ton of space.
Have you considered the ScanGauge II? From what I've seen on several friends' in addition to reading up on it, it will track a bunch of parameters while saving you a ton of space.
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Does anyone have a 4 pillar gauge set mounted and do they have any troubles with the sun visor interfering with the top gauge? I want to add gauges to my Ex and would like to have 4 instead of three. I am torn on using a pillar mount or mounting 3 or 4 behind the mirror.
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Thanks in advance.
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Thanks in advance.
After setting them to color match the dash.
As for interference - yea, it is a little hard to get it all the way forward, but I just angle it back just right and it works fine for blocking light.
No real interference when blocking on the Drivers window though.
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Can't wait to do the F650 mod to put a couple other temp gauges.
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Didn't know that, but it still makes the SG more appealing as it can monitor both of those and takes up far less space...
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And the studs
And the oil cooler
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Similar mod (changing the spring in the regulator) but it's not called the Blue Spring mod. That is strictly a 6.0L modification because the replacement spring from Ford is blue in color.
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Aftermarket kit for the 7.3's: Fuel Rail Crossover? (FRx) - Riffraff Diesel Performance
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The Frx is one thing - and I knew about that, but you can bump up the pressure with a spring mod as well.
Granted you don't get all of the benefits without the Frx, but....
Replacement Fuel Pressure Relief housing - Billet Aluminum w/pressure shim springs
I guess ours would be the black or gold spring mod from Guzzle
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The Frx is one thing - and I knew about that, but you can bump up the pressure with a spring mod as well.
Granted you don't get all of the benefits without the Frx, but....
Replacement Fuel Pressure Relief housing - Billet Aluminum w/pressure shim springs
I guess ours would be the black or gold spring mod from Guzzle
Granted you don't get all of the benefits without the Frx, but....
Replacement Fuel Pressure Relief housing - Billet Aluminum w/pressure shim springs
I guess ours would be the black or gold spring mod from Guzzle
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