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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 17-Dec-01 AT 01:42 PM (EST)]I am thinking about installing an A-pillar set of gauges and have settled on the following:
Oil Pressure, 0-100 PSI
Transmission Temperature, 100-250 degrees
For the third gauge, the options I am considering are:
Oil temperature 100-250 degrees
Oil temperature 140-300 degrees
Water temperature 100-250 degrees
Since the truck already has a water temp "gauge" (I know- it's a glorified idiot light, just like the oil pressure ), I felt that monitoring oil temp in addition would be kind of a "belt and suspenders" approach. I also am leaning towards the 100-250 degree range gauge, since I'd be kinda screwed if I got above 250 degrees anyway and the range matches the Tranny temp gauge.
Here are my questions:
Any reason why I should monitor the water temperature (a second time) rather than the oil temp?
Which oil temp range gauge would you go with and why?
What order would you install the gauges (top to bottom of pillar)?
Oil Pressure, 0-100 PSI
Transmission Temperature, 100-250 degrees
For the third gauge, the options I am considering are:
Oil temperature 100-250 degrees
Oil temperature 140-300 degrees
Water temperature 100-250 degrees
Since the truck already has a water temp "gauge" (I know- it's a glorified idiot light, just like the oil pressure ), I felt that monitoring oil temp in addition would be kind of a "belt and suspenders" approach. I also am leaning towards the 100-250 degree range gauge, since I'd be kinda screwed if I got above 250 degrees anyway and the range matches the Tranny temp gauge.
Here are my questions:
Any reason why I should monitor the water temperature (a second time) rather than the oil temp?
Which oil temp range gauge would you go with and why?
What order would you install the gauges (top to bottom of pillar)?
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I vote for a voltage guage (or ammeter). Might give some advance warning of battery or alternator failure.
In addition to the factory water temp "guage" (which is supposed to be real), the ECU monitors engine temps and will go into the limp-home mode if it detects high temps. There have been a few reports that indicate the temp guage gave some warning before this occurred.
In addition to the factory water temp "guage" (which is supposed to be real), the ECU monitors engine temps and will go into the limp-home mode if it detects high temps. There have been a few reports that indicate the temp guage gave some warning before this occurred.
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You mean the factory temp gauge really works??
I thought it was an idiot gauge and only went up to a set point and stayed there until the engine overheats. I also thought that somebody posted that the oil pressure "gauge" reads at a fixed point until the pressure gets below 3 psi, then the idiot light comes on and the party is over.
Is the factory volt meter a go/no-go gauge as well?
Please enlighten us!
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'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell
I thought it was an idiot gauge and only went up to a set point and stayed there until the engine overheats. I also thought that somebody posted that the oil pressure "gauge" reads at a fixed point until the pressure gets below 3 psi, then the idiot light comes on and the party is over. Is the factory volt meter a go/no-go gauge as well?Please enlighten us!
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell
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Based on the postings that I've read, it seems that the temp guage does work- although there appears to be a "dead zone" in the normal operating range. My primary reason for not selecting a temp guage (oil or water) is that the ECU really does monitor this value in the gas engines.
The oil pressure "guage" is truly a glorified idiot light.
I have no first-hand knowledge of the voltage guage (that's also supposed to be real), but from what I've read and the way it appears to function in my truck, I'd say it is just not sensitive enough to predict/warn of impending trouble. So, in my eyes, it's a go/no-go guage.
The oil pressure "guage" is truly a glorified idiot light.
I have no first-hand knowledge of the voltage guage (that's also supposed to be real), but from what I've read and the way it appears to function in my truck, I'd say it is just not sensitive enough to predict/warn of impending trouble. So, in my eyes, it's a go/no-go guage.
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V10gunner:
I'm not sure whether or not this thread is too old to continue, but I was wondering if you did go with a pillar mounted gauge setup?
If so can you give some details as to what brand pillar pod & what gauges you went with?
Mucho Thanks!
I'm not sure whether or not this thread is too old to continue, but I was wondering if you did go with a pillar mounted gauge setup?
If so can you give some details as to what brand pillar pod & what gauges you went with?
Mucho Thanks!
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 30-Apr-02 AT 02:24 PM (EST)]Mike,
Nope. I couldn't justify the expense after the Bank's Stinger and Trancommand. I ended up just going with an AutoMeter Z-series Tranny Temp gauge(it looks closest to stock gauges) mounted on the steering column in an AutoMeter column mount. I got all of the parts and info on install at DSI. I'm happy with it.
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
Nope. I couldn't justify the expense after the Bank's Stinger and Trancommand. I ended up just going with an AutoMeter Z-series Tranny Temp gauge(it looks closest to stock gauges) mounted on the steering column in an AutoMeter column mount. I got all of the parts and info on install at DSI. I'm happy with it.
-V10gunner
'00 SD F250 Super Cab XLT, 4X2, 142"WB, 6.8L V10, 4R100, 4.30LS, Camper Package, Dark Toreador Red over Silver, Line-X, Husky mud flaps, Snugtop Xtra Vision Cab-high shell, AutoMeter Tranny Temp Gauge, Banks Stinger and TransCommand
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V10gunner:
Thanks for the info!
That was one super-fast response - fastest gunner in the west(?)
Thanks for the info!
That was one super-fast response - fastest gunner in the west(?)
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V10gunner
I just ordered VDO gauges trans temp and oil temp going with the pillar mount. Just wanted to say thanks for passing along the install info.
I just ordered VDO gauges trans temp and oil temp going with the pillar mount. Just wanted to say thanks for passing along the install info.
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I'm thinking about getting a two gauge A-pillar and putting trans temp and maybe a water temp gauge. Havent really decided on the second one though.
My question is... Can these A-pillars be painted to match the interior of the vehicle OR better yet.... Can they be bought colored already? Seems to me that if its the color of the interior, in my case gray, that it would look more "factory".
Any ideas?
thanks
slammer
2000 SD EC Long box, 5.4L, Diablo chip:-) , K&N filter , 285's and a bunch of "look good" crap
My question is... Can these A-pillars be painted to match the interior of the vehicle OR better yet.... Can they be bought colored already? Seems to me that if its the color of the interior, in my case gray, that it would look more "factory".
Any ideas?
thanks
slammer
2000 SD EC Long box, 5.4L, Diablo chip:-) , K&N filter
, 285's and a bunch of "look good" crap
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