Gauge kit COMPLETE???
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Gauge kit COMPLETE???
I have been reading the gauge posts and have decided on the Auto meter Ultra 3 gauge package. They say it looks good in a grey interior. It is going in a 2001 so I guess the big question is do the kits come complete for a (trouble free installation) or are there other things that will need to be purchased prior? Also does anyone have a comment on how they look at night as far as glare and illumination quality while driving?
Any suggested places to purchase?
I plan on getting a chip from Jody to install once I fire it up and get some readings, then it's going in. I will only be home for 2 weeks so kind of hoping to get in some driving time with the new mods. I seee there are 2 boost gauges available and not sure if I should go with the 35 or 60 boost. I don't know if i'll need the higher one but my PMS is getting pretty bad already. Is there an alternate cure?
Any suggested places to purchase?
I plan on getting a chip from Jody to install once I fire it up and get some readings, then it's going in. I will only be home for 2 weeks so kind of hoping to get in some driving time with the new mods. I seee there are 2 boost gauges available and not sure if I should go with the 35 or 60 boost. I don't know if i'll need the higher one but my PMS is getting pretty bad already. Is there an alternate cure?
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I have the Autometer Sport Comps, so I can't help you with specifics about the Ultra's and how they look. However.....
Installation is pretty easy and straightforward, just a little time consuming if you do it right. If you buy a complete kit from one of the sponsors, then you should have everything you need and pretty good instructions on how to install. I bought my gauges off Ebay and the pillar from one of the sponsors (I forgot who now... sorry). The gauges came with most everthing, I just had to pick up some extra wire and connectors to finish the job.
I personally went with the 35# boost gauge. 60# is not necessary unless you are ready to sink a small fortune into your engine to put out some serious numbers. With my current mods I can hit 29# of boost on my gauge, and I'm happy enough with that.
Is there a cure for PMS? HECK NO!!!!!!!!!!!
Installation is pretty easy and straightforward, just a little time consuming if you do it right. If you buy a complete kit from one of the sponsors, then you should have everything you need and pretty good instructions on how to install. I bought my gauges off Ebay and the pillar from one of the sponsors (I forgot who now... sorry). The gauges came with most everthing, I just had to pick up some extra wire and connectors to finish the job.
I personally went with the 35# boost gauge. 60# is not necessary unless you are ready to sink a small fortune into your engine to put out some serious numbers. With my current mods I can hit 29# of boost on my gauge, and I'm happy enough with that.
Is there a cure for PMS? HECK NO!!!!!!!!!!!
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My 'complete' installation kit did not come with extra wire for gauge light hookup, wire for trans temp gauge hookup, or wire connectors. So when you get your kit, read the directions, then run out to your nearest electronics store and pickup what it says you will need.
Can't comment on the Auto Meters as I have a different brand.
For purchase, check out the sponsors from the FTE sponsor list - some always have good prices, and you might catch a special.
Boost gauge - unless you are going to put in a ball-bearing turbo AND o-ring your heads, you really don't need a 60psi gauge. Stock, a 30 is all you need. If you are going to do some mild mods, a 35 should be fine. If you get a 60, it may look cool, but you'll only be reading in the lower half of it - like having a 200mph speedometer in a Honda Civic.
PMS - sorry, no cure.
My 'complete' installation kit did not come with extra wire for gauge light hookup, wire for trans temp gauge hookup, or wire connectors. So when you get your kit, read the directions, then run out to your nearest electronics store and pickup what it says you will need.
Can't comment on the Auto Meters as I have a different brand.
For purchase, check out the sponsors from the FTE sponsor list - some always have good prices, and you might catch a special.
Boost gauge - unless you are going to put in a ball-bearing turbo AND o-ring your heads, you really don't need a 60psi gauge. Stock, a 30 is all you need. If you are going to do some mild mods, a 35 should be fine. If you get a 60, it may look cool, but you'll only be reading in the lower half of it - like having a 200mph speedometer in a Honda Civic.
PMS - sorry, no cure.
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Originally Posted by 62trvler
I have been reading the gauge posts and have decided on the Auto meter Ultra 3 gauge package. They say it looks good in a grey interior. It is going in a 2001 so I guess the big question is do the kits come complete for a (trouble free installation) or are there other things that will need to be purchased prior? Also does anyone have a comment on how they look at night as far as glare and illumination quality while driving?
Any suggested places to purchase?
I plan on getting a chip from Jody to install once I fire it up and get some readings, then it's going in. I will only be home for 2 weeks so kind of hoping to get in some driving time with the new mods. I seee there are 2 boost gauges available and not sure if I should go with the 35 or 60 boost. I don't know if i'll need the higher one but my PMS is getting pretty bad already. Is there an alternate cure?
Any suggested places to purchase?
I plan on getting a chip from Jody to install once I fire it up and get some readings, then it's going in. I will only be home for 2 weeks so kind of hoping to get in some driving time with the new mods. I seee there are 2 boost gauges available and not sure if I should go with the 35 or 60 boost. I don't know if i'll need the higher one but my PMS is getting pretty bad already. Is there an alternate cure?
I have a 2001 as well with gray interior...and i got the 3 guage set form dieselmanor.com Comes with everything you need for 299 i believe. I got the Isspro guages and they match my truck 100% with green backilght. Came with all instructions/pics and everything you could possibly need and more lol Only extra thing you have to buy is paint is you want to do that yourself....but for like 30 bucks more or something they can do all that for you. And in hindsight.......that will save you alot of time if you have them do it. Its not hard just time consuming. So if you have time.....do it yourself....if not let them do it. But i love mine.
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i have the three gauge a-pillar pod on my truck, autometer SportComps. they were about $400 preassembled including shipping and all the hookups i needed. everything was painted and assembled as much as possible. the only thing they didnt do is put it on my truck for me. i am not very good with electricity, so they hooked everything up for me. BTW i got them from Garrett at BCD, but now he's at www.blackclouddieselperformance.com . i highly recommend him. i am looking into four more gauges overhead.
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Thanks for all the input. I will check around for pricing and think i'll have the pillar prepainted and go with the preassembly to save time. The only scary part for me is going to be drilling the Exh manifold but from what I've read it's just patience and follow the instructions. I believe grease keeps the shavings out or to start the truck while drilling.
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The ISSPro's in my 01 X were from Dieselmanor and they came with all the wire's and adaptors and extra stuff to do it, I painted the pod and did all the assembly and drilling and mounting to the factory piller.
For my dad's 03 we went with Autometers and got them from Bob Riley and dieselsite.com they came pre assembled and painted AND mounted to a factory pillar cover so all we had to do was take the original out and snap in the pre built one, It was really easy. Plus the autometers didnt have the extra sending box's that the ISSpro's did so they were easy to wire in. I have some pictures of how we did both of them on my website. www.bigdaddydiesel.com
For my dad's 03 we went with Autometers and got them from Bob Riley and dieselsite.com they came pre assembled and painted AND mounted to a factory pillar cover so all we had to do was take the original out and snap in the pre built one, It was really easy. Plus the autometers didnt have the extra sending box's that the ISSpro's did so they were easy to wire in. I have some pictures of how we did both of them on my website. www.bigdaddydiesel.com
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Originally Posted by 62trvler
I believe grease keeps the shavings out or to start the truck while drilling.
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Yes, Pocket is right. You don't have to be too **** about the shavings.
After drilling and tapping, I used a shop vacuum with a 3/4-inch nozzle to draw any large pieces back through the drilled and tapped hole. Then after the install was finished, I started the engine and set it on 'high-idle' for a couple minutes. No problem.
After drilling and tapping, I used a shop vacuum with a 3/4-inch nozzle to draw any large pieces back through the drilled and tapped hole. Then after the install was finished, I started the engine and set it on 'high-idle' for a couple minutes. No problem.
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I bought DiPricol Optix gauges from ITP. No amps etc. I tapped the up pipe from the driver side manifold, really easy. I know folks will say it's not thick enough but it's still there and nice and secure. The gauges are awesome, green led lit and a perfect match to the dash oem stuff. I did get the wiring kit that they offer and ABOUT had everything minus a few wire taps as I wired it my way. Those minimal tapping shavings just went out the exhaust as previously mentioned. Skip the grease and take your time. DON"T overtap.
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Originally Posted by Tenn01PSD350
DON"T overtap.
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