age old question ... pyrometer
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I plan to be soon getting some autometer gauges. I have a quick question, do the gauges come with a tap, or do you have to go buy a tap, and then look up on the drill and tap chart to see what size to drill. Also what are you guys doing to remove any chips from the drilling that might can fall into the manifold?
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Originally Posted by y2kexc
Show Me....Got any pictures ????? No I'm not from MS.
For me the easiest place to mount the thermocouple is in the up pipe, about two inches off the drivers side exhaust manifold. Just a 1/4" hole and a clamp, takes literally five minutes to mount the thermocouple.
To orient the picture, that's the transmission bellhousing at the top, and the top of the oil filter head to the right. Crawl under there on your back and you can see that it is a clear and easy shot with the drill.
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Well, the way the pressure is applied is at least as important as the total pressure, but I can make more than 35 at will (don't know how much more, gauge only reads to 35) and have not had any problems....108,000 on the ticker now.
Basically what I meant was, you are not likely to pop a head gasket with stock injectors, unless you are squirting something other than #2.
Basically what I meant was, you are not likely to pop a head gasket with stock injectors, unless you are squirting something other than #2.
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Originally Posted by cookie88
The head gaskets start looking for a new home at around 40 psi.
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[QUOTE=cookie88]I am originally from Missouri, it's MO. by the way, MS. is Mississippi.
For me the easiest place to mount the thermocouple is in the up pipe, about two inches off the drivers side exhaust manifold. Just a 1/4" hole and a clamp, takes literally five minutes to mount the thermocouple.
Thanks cookie88,
I realized the MS was wrong, had a long day.....I'll possibly use your methode for the thermo.....was just wondering if placement had any adverse effect on effective reading. Thats all.....................Thanks again
For me the easiest place to mount the thermocouple is in the up pipe, about two inches off the drivers side exhaust manifold. Just a 1/4" hole and a clamp, takes literally five minutes to mount the thermocouple.
Thanks cookie88,
I realized the MS was wrong, had a long day.....I'll possibly use your methode for the thermo.....was just wondering if placement had any adverse effect on effective reading. Thats all.....................Thanks again
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I've got the C2's, the boost gauge comes with a map sensor for signal and the gauge is electronic. Pyro comes with clamp kit and threaded bushing it can be installed either way. I had to use a resistor in the light power wire, the were to bright for me.
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Originally Posted by Black88GT
One question, How hot can the truck get bone stock? 99 7.3. Thanks.
Stock = very little chance of overheat No Gauges needed.
Improved exhaust and AIS = even less chance of overheat No Gauges needed.
Chip or programmer = get gauges first especially if your gonna tow.
Last edited by Phydeaux88; Nov 21, 2004 at 02:27 PM.