Which Gauges???
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Laughing Gas
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
Which Gauges???
Alright, I have the 4" downpipe w/ 4" exhaust, just added the AFE Stage 2 Intake and I am holding the Diablo Predator in my hand. Now the important question..... I am planning to go with A-Pillar gauges before I install the tuner. I have been looking at the Auto Meter Z-Series and the Isspro's.
Do you guys have a favorite of the two or should I consider something else?
Second question: My downpipe has a plug welded to it for the thermocuplar. I have seen styles that use the thread ends and styles that are mounted to a band clamp. How do I know which one to order to put it into the threaded plug?
Thanks........
Do you guys have a favorite of the two or should I consider something else?
Second question: My downpipe has a plug welded to it for the thermocuplar. I have seen styles that use the thread ends and styles that are mounted to a band clamp. How do I know which one to order to put it into the threaded plug?
Thanks........
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Isspro's are prolly cheaper and match the OBS gauges nicely. the SD gauges are a lil harder to match.
The threads should match, I don't see why they would weld on a bung that didnt match probe threads. A better place would be to drill and tap the manifold and mount it in there, or drill one of the up pipes and get a clamp on type, THAT would be the easiest, safest way to do it.
but to answer the question, the threaded one.
Diesel Rod
The threads should match, I don't see why they would weld on a bung that didnt match probe threads. A better place would be to drill and tap the manifold and mount it in there, or drill one of the up pipes and get a clamp on type, THAT would be the easiest, safest way to do it.
but to answer the question, the threaded one.
Diesel Rod
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From: Carhenge
Originally Posted by F-250 Super Duty
Second question: My downpipe has a plug welded to it for the thermocuplar. I have seen styles that use the thread ends and styles that are mounted to a band clamp. How do I know which one to order to put it into the threaded plug?
Thanks........
Thanks........
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I have the autometer and love em. I also have the Predator, 4 in turbo back and Airraid intake,
As for the pyrometer prbe mount it in the manifold PREturbo!! Have look at my set up in my gallery.
As for the pyrometer prbe mount it in the manifold PREturbo!! Have look at my set up in my gallery.
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Laughing Gas
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
Originally Posted by Fire Rooster
I have the autometer and love em. I also have the Predator, 4 in turbo back and Airraid intake,
As for the pyrometer prbe mount it in the manifold PREturbo!! Have look at my set up in my gallery.
As for the pyrometer prbe mount it in the manifold PREturbo!! Have look at my set up in my gallery.
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Sorry, I must have taken them out???? I had pics of both sensors. I have pre and post turbo mounts and a toggle switch that flips back and forth between the two. That way I can see the difference in temps, blah blah blah
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Laughing Gas
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
Originally Posted by Firemandan
I have the Auto Meter Sport Comp gauges in my super duty. With the green bulb covers on they match the factory dash nicely. 
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Firemandan
Alright I've been searching for two days now, where can I find the bulb covers?
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Laughing Gas
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From: Elsinboro, NJ
Originally Posted by Fire Rooster
You can also buy LED replacement lights from ITP diesel. They look much better IMO. They are like a buck a piece.
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I have the Autometer Z-series. In the daytime they are an exact match to the dash gauges. Black face, white numbers, orange pointers. Instead of bulb covers I put green 194G bulbs in the gauges, available at Wal-mart or practically anywhere for that matter. They are just a touch brighter than the dash lights, but still very very close.
I purchased the Z-series because at the time, they were the least expensive gauges on the market.
I purchased the Z-series because at the time, they were the least expensive gauges on the market.
