I've seen plenty of posts for aftermarket gauges for the PSD (Pyro, Boost, and Trans) but has anyone put gauges in their V10? Other than the trans gauge, what else has anyone put in?

Thanks

MR

 

I didn't like the looks of a single pod so I installed the three with trans temp, oil pressure and water temp. The two gauges are repeats but they look good! I also wired a switch into the pod that hooks to a fan that sits in front of the aftermarket trans cooler I did this so when the trans temp starts to increase I can switch the fan on to cool the trans. I lost a trans thats when the gauges cooler and fan went in, it works great!

 

I installed 5. Since I added a supercharger to my '01 I wanted to monitor things a little more accurately than the basic factory gauges could provide. I installed a fuel pressure, oil pressure and a boost gauge on the pillar and I used Auto Meter's dash bezel pod which holds two gauges and in it I put trans temp and water temp. The dash bezel that goes around the existing gauge cluster looks awesome. All activity is well monitored on mine, that's the way I like it, I like knowing what is going on.

 

On my 2001 Platinum I used the three hole A Piller pod with Trans Temp, Volts, Oil Pressure.

For My 2005 King Ranch I have a grab handle on the A Piller I want/need to keep so I found two sources for a three or four hole pod that goes above the rear view mirror and forward of the overhead cubby.

Ford changed the dash lights and colors on the 2005s and I have found that Isspro EV series gauges with a green bulb cover, most closely match the factory lighting, red pointer and number design.

Those wondering why do we seem to add gauges that are redundant to the factory gauges:

Fords factory gages are NOT linier analog gages. They are a computer controlled simulation.

A true volt gauge will deflect the needle to differnet positions if the volts are 11.2vdc, 12vdc, 12.7vdc, // 13.8vdc, 14.2vdc, 14.7 vdc, // 15.2vdc, 16.8 vdc. The factory gauge will only point to one point for each of these three ranges of volts and that is not enought to tell you anything but something MIGHT be wrong.

Alternators and batteries do not fail ALL at Once! If you could see the indication of 12.7 to 13.8 (barely enough to charge but low enought to tell you something is wrong) you could at least check it out and find the loose wire, poor ground, or battery with a dead cell before she leaves you sitting on the side waiting for a jump.

Same with the high side, a failing alternator OR excessive curent draw (too many accessories on) will indicate above 14.7 to 15.2 and this is too hot a voltage for the battery and will boil the liquids in it. If you would see this, you might check to see if shutting down some lights droped it back to below 14.7. If that did not work, then you would know that the regulator and diode bridge was going south and it is time for a rebuilt or new alternator, before you smoke a $60-80 battery.

Part of what I am saying is; Analog LINIER response gauges are good to have to tell you what is happening and give you a chance to do preventative maintence before more damage happens.

The Ford factory Transmission temp gauge (BTW if you have this you do not have a Volt gauge) is the same as I described above. By the time it moves to the yellow or Red zones you have already started cooking the fluid and now are forced to unusual slow down to let her cool. If you had seen the slow rise from 200F to 209F you could have adjusted the speed slightly, or turned on a cooling fan to keep it under 220F. Above 220F tranny fluid starts to oxidise and loose its lubrication qualities. There are charts that show how long the fluid is good for based on how hot it gets.

 

The two gauges on the right are for my air bags and controller switches, the ones of the left are for Trans temp and aux fuel tank level gauge, the switch in the center is to turn the transfer fuel pump on. Brake controller is under the two on the left. I made the bracket for the ones on the left from a piece of aluminum.

Denny
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Mounted Banks tranny gauge into dash where can be seen at all times. No need to bend down as in plain sight at all times. Used bezel to clear dash bracket, tapped into hot and dimmer lines, used color cover to match illumination of dash lights and it looks nice--you make the call. Have picture of installed/location of gauge but don't have clearance to attach unless the moderator gives it to me...???

 

Oooops!!!!

 

This is an older pic of my guages..... i don't have that phone and radio anymore.. i've upgraded to present technology...Anyway, these are a good spot for 2wd/Crew...atleast its different!!!
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On the 2005 V-10 I would like to install a few gauges, Oil Temp, Oil press, Water Temp, and a Voltmeter. If I do this will this void Fords factory Warrnaty? Also would anyone know where to install the sending units for the
Oil press, Oil temp and the water temp gauges?
Thank you for all your help ~Gage~

 

The sending units for the oil pressure and water temp gauges replace the existing factory sending units. I have an '01 model so I'm not sure if location is the same on an '05, they should be. The oil pressure sending unit is on the drivers side of the engine towards the front just below the exhaust manifold. The easiest way to install the new sending unit is when you change the oil after you drain the old and replace the new. When you unhook the factory wire harness from the sending unit you will need to cut the plug off and ground the wire to the chassis, otherwise your factory oil pressure light will come on. The factory water temp sending unit is on top of the engine, again toward the front almost right in the middle. The factory wire can just be tied out of the way, no need to ground it. As far as the oil temp goes, I'm not sure of a good place to mount the sending unit, might have to tap into the oil pan. Hope this helps!

 

Thank you for the info kenneBF250V10, that will help me now all i have to do is wait till I get my truck.

 

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Anyone recommend tapping in to the trans cooler line for a trans temp gage or I thought I read that there is a bolt or plug on the drivers side above the shift linkage to mount the sending unit. I would think the line would be better myself, also would you put it in the line going too the cooler or the return? I would assume the it would be the line to the cooler. Just looking for some feedback. Also can you buy a trans temp gauge and manifold at your local parts house or autozone or do you need to order it from somewhere like Summit. Thanks in advance.

 

MarkF250, What did you use to cut the holes in the dash? That is a great look.

 

For those with 2005 trucks the Isspro EV series gauges are just the right look to our new colors

try http://www.kensperformancesolutions.com/

Get Ken to help he has all the poop on how and where to do the install of the sending units and still retain all the factory gauges.

Good prices, great instructions, great selection of PODS and super post sale support.

Of course if you tell him I sent you, maybe he can spring for a discount when I get off my butt and order my gauges from him.

Don't get freaked that his site is mostly diesel he can get ISSpro gauges fast and can do complete prewired setups. Including the correct matching paint for the pods!