Gauge Quality? Cheap?
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Gauge Quality? Cheap?
I know that autometer and other well known gauges are good...but what happens to the accuracy of the cheaper gauges, there is a set on ebay with 3 gauges and a pillar for $130+$20 shipping. i would get the EGT, Boost, Oil Temp, (i have a 6 spd so no trans needed)
Whats your guys thoughts
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If they are the glowshift, there are some that I have spoken with here that really like them and have not had any problems. Like Alan said, we have yet to hear a complaint. See this thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...se-gauges.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...se-gauges.html
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Make sure the package includes everything. It could be costly to have to chase additional parts, senders, harneses, wiring, ect. Also make sure you have a color matched pillar mount or figure on buying the paint to do it yourself.
I bought a kit from a site sponsor for $300 shipped just cause I knew there wouldn't be any hidden charges. Had everything I could have possible needed. Included things I never would have thought about.
My experience with ebay is you can find good deals but you ultimately get what you pay for. And don't forget to figure in shipping and handling. Ususally what you save in price, they make up in handling charges.
Just food for thought
I bought a kit from a site sponsor for $300 shipped just cause I knew there wouldn't be any hidden charges. Had everything I could have possible needed. Included things I never would have thought about.
My experience with ebay is you can find good deals but you ultimately get what you pay for. And don't forget to figure in shipping and handling. Ususally what you save in price, they make up in handling charges.
Just food for thought
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spunks00,
OK here's my take on it, you have an expensive truck with a high dollar engine and you're getting gauges to make sure you don't hurt it right?? Don't cut corners on what tells you what is going on under the hood, a good set or name brand gauges will cost 40-80.00 more but it is money weeeeeeel spent! Plus if you get them from a diesel specialists like us you'll get all the little things you need to insatll them all the way down to the correct color matching paints for the mounts and you'll save a ton of "trips to the hardware store" time too! If you have any questions just call.
Mark @ DPPI
OK here's my take on it, you have an expensive truck with a high dollar engine and you're getting gauges to make sure you don't hurt it right?? Don't cut corners on what tells you what is going on under the hood, a good set or name brand gauges will cost 40-80.00 more but it is money weeeeeeel spent! Plus if you get them from a diesel specialists like us you'll get all the little things you need to insatll them all the way down to the correct color matching paints for the mounts and you'll save a ton of "trips to the hardware store" time too! If you have any questions just call.
Mark @ DPPI
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I've ran across many gauges before owning many turbo'd vehicles, so here is what I learned:
1. Autometer's mechanical boost gauge (ultralight) sucks.
2. You really do get what you paid for in accuracy.
3. Peak/Hold/Warning gauges rock, plain and simple. They keep thigh high value stored in memory and flash a light when you go over a set parameter. Right now I'm using GReddy gauges until I can afford a Defi gauge package in my car, then I'll transfer my GReddy's to my truck, til I win the lottery and put Defi's in the truck also.
4. Make sure your EGT gauge goes high enough. I recommend one showing to 1200 degrees celcius/2200 degrees farenheit. Autometer's doesn't show high enough (for my car at least, I hold around 900 at WOT, don't know what diesels like though), though they may have fixed this...
5. Don't skimp on safety.
1. Autometer's mechanical boost gauge (ultralight) sucks.
2. You really do get what you paid for in accuracy.
3. Peak/Hold/Warning gauges rock, plain and simple. They keep thigh high value stored in memory and flash a light when you go over a set parameter. Right now I'm using GReddy gauges until I can afford a Defi gauge package in my car, then I'll transfer my GReddy's to my truck, til I win the lottery and put Defi's in the truck also.
4. Make sure your EGT gauge goes high enough. I recommend one showing to 1200 degrees celcius/2200 degrees farenheit. Autometer's doesn't show high enough (for my car at least, I hold around 900 at WOT, don't know what diesels like though), though they may have fixed this...
5. Don't skimp on safety.
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Autometer does make a 2000 degree pyrometer which is plenty high for us diesel guys. you do get what you pay for in gauges but some of the less expensive units are still very good lack the bells and whistles but still good. There are a million different options i say pick an item that has a good following and a company that will stand behind it product not on ethats say they will but one that you have proof they do. Personelly i choice Isspro not cause i sell them cause i sell 5 or 6 different gauges but becuase they almost never come back and when they do i call isspro and it's taken care of. No hassel no run around no BS.
