New gauges
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From: Ogden, UT
New gauges
I need to put in some gauges to monitor my beast. Have spent too many years not knowing what was going on under the hood 
. Am going with a 3-gauge pillar mount, first two gauges will obviously be egt and boost. Question: with a 6-spd tranny, which is more important to monitor for problems (especially since I don't tow much anymore)--fuel pressure or tranny temp? On the manual tranny is temp even that big of a deal as opposed to the automatics?
Also, which gauges most match the stock? Have heard the Isspros look sharp/match well, but I notice that just about everybody has different gauges on FTE
. Which would be best?
Slightly off topic, I am considering a way of pulling my own codes (for those who don't know me, got burned by a shop). A tuner that would give me the codes is out of the question right now (and should be one of the last mods on my list, anyway....right?). Which is the best way to go--pony up the money for one of the "professional" enhanced OBD-II readers that will get codes off a PS, or go with a computer-based like Auto Engenuity (already have a laptop)? The AE would be cheaper it appears, but is it as accurate/capable?
Thanks again, guys!
Kevin
. Am going with a 3-gauge pillar mount, first two gauges will obviously be egt and boost. Question: with a 6-spd tranny, which is more important to monitor for problems (especially since I don't tow much anymore)--fuel pressure or tranny temp? On the manual tranny is temp even that big of a deal as opposed to the automatics?Also, which gauges most match the stock? Have heard the Isspros look sharp/match well, but I notice that just about everybody has different gauges on FTE
. Which would be best?Slightly off topic, I am considering a way of pulling my own codes (for those who don't know me, got burned by a shop). A tuner that would give me the codes is out of the question right now (and should be one of the last mods on my list, anyway....right?). Which is the best way to go--pony up the money for one of the "professional" enhanced OBD-II readers that will get codes off a PS, or go with a computer-based like Auto Engenuity (already have a laptop)? The AE would be cheaper it appears, but is it as accurate/capable?
Thanks again, guys!
Kevin
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AE is the training tool for ford. check out the forum at http://forums.itpdiesel.com/ I love mine and find it very easy to use
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fuel pressure is very expensive in relation to the other gauges. the gauge and sender (elec) is about $185 or so, where i have found them. the oil pressure, water temp, and oil temp are all cheaper, in the $50-$60 range. if i were you, i would go with a water temp gauge.
i have Autometer Sport Comps and love them. match perfectly, looks like they should have been there to begin with.
a crappy pic, but here is the one i have of them. you're right i need to get a better pic
i have Autometer Sport Comps and love them. match perfectly, looks like they should have been there to begin with.
a crappy pic, but here is the one i have of them. you're right i need to get a better pic
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From: Charleston SC
True perfect match
The ISSPRO's are green background lighted, with the red see through type needles exactly like the factory gauges and personally they are the easiest to read. They are in either 10 or 5 pound or degree incriments and really a snap to install. Go with the Water temp and Oil pressure if you have the space. I bit the bullet and went with 6 gauges total......the standard EGT, Tranny temp, Boost and I added oil press, water temp and air pressure for my air horn system....Bottom line, whatever you choose you will benifit from knowing what is going on under the hood, but for my $$$ it was ISSPRO from Diesel Manor.....
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Gauge pics
I just got back from taking pics...email me harleydude1@juno.com and I can send them to you. I have them on my hard drive and not on a websight...sorry.....Dave
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Finally got pics posted this morning
Here are some pics of the gauges I was talking about. They are incredibly like the the factory gauges. Sorry for the flash burn but it was almost 11 at night..
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...95967588OfToEs
Hopefully this link works........Dave
http://community.webshots.com/photo/...95967588OfToEs
Hopefully this link works........Dave
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I have Dipricol Optix gauges and really like them. They match the factory dash and work great.
http://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/gauges
This is where I got mine and came with everything needed to install. Give them a call, good guys to deal with.
http://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/gauges
This is where I got mine and came with everything needed to install. Give them a call, good guys to deal with.
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I'm running Auto Meter Sport-Comps just like Strokin_It7.3 is. I dig the looks! I have no trans temp though (6-speed) just pyro and boost. Hey, you know what will drop right in your 3rd instrument hole... A Banks Six-Gun Tuner! Do it to it.
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From: Tennesee
AlaskaF350PS,
I am all over selling products, but unless you plan major mods down the road you don't need a fuel pressure gauge in a 7.3 PSD. Just get a pyro and boost and you'll be fine. Take a look at the DiPricol's they match the stock truck better than anything else in my opinion, the Isspro's are a close second. You can see them on our site if you want. The DiPricol's also get you a stpeer motor pyro that reacts faster and is more accurate. They just introduced a stepper motor trans temp too that has a 270 degree needle sweep. Call us if you have any questions etc.
Mark @ DPPI
I am all over selling products, but unless you plan major mods down the road you don't need a fuel pressure gauge in a 7.3 PSD. Just get a pyro and boost and you'll be fine. Take a look at the DiPricol's they match the stock truck better than anything else in my opinion, the Isspro's are a close second. You can see them on our site if you want. The DiPricol's also get you a stpeer motor pyro that reacts faster and is more accurate. They just introduced a stepper motor trans temp too that has a 270 degree needle sweep. Call us if you have any questions etc.
Mark @ DPPI
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From: Pasadena, Maryland
I agree that a pyro and boost are the place to start. HOWEVER. The factory installed gauges are just glorified idiot lights. If you have the money to spend, I'd do it. I also think that a fuel pressure gauge is a handy troubleshooting tool. Just my .02.
Duncan
Duncan