Gauge Question...
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I ordered mine from ITP -- I got the DiPricol Optix series, and requested the 4-gauge A-pillar mount instead of the three for room for an extra gauge. I'm not sure which one I'll be putting in there yet, but it'll probably be oil pressure, water temp, or battery voltage. I *will* be adding those three at some point, just haven't decided which one I'll be putting up there yet. It will probably be whatever of those three DiPricol comes out with next so they all match.
As far as how to install them, they should come with good installation instructions. One tip I've gleemed from this site is to install the Pyro sensor in the up-pipe instead of the manifold -- manifolds are known to crack occasionally when drilled. And if you happen to crack the up-pipe, it's *a lot* easier to replace than a manifold.
Joe
As far as how to install them, they should come with good installation instructions. One tip I've gleemed from this site is to install the Pyro sensor in the up-pipe instead of the manifold -- manifolds are known to crack occasionally when drilled. And if you happen to crack the up-pipe, it's *a lot* easier to replace than a manifold.
Joe
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Isspro gauges, better match for factory and better acruetcy then Autometer. Pre turbo, drill and tap the manifold (I have dont 20+ this way and never seen a "cracked" manifold). Boost, you can drill and tap the Y pipe or build a T for the Map line. I have 12 Isspro gauges and wouldnt trade them for any other brand...
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That's why I said "occasionally"... 
I'd hate to be the one in 100 or 250 or whatever to have a cracked manifold. That's why mine is going in the up-pipe.
I still think the DiPricols look more like the stock gauges than any others:
There's not a darned thing wrong with ISSPros, so don't think I'm telling you they're crap -- just giving up some options...
BTW, they come with LED back lighting -- much nicer than bulbs.
Cheers!!
I'd hate to be the one in 100 or 250 or whatever to have a cracked manifold. That's why mine is going in the up-pipe.
I still think the DiPricols look more like the stock gauges than any others:
There's not a darned thing wrong with ISSPros, so don't think I'm telling you they're crap -- just giving up some options...
BTW, they come with LED back lighting -- much nicer than bulbs.
Cheers!!
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I went with a 4 gauge Apillar pod, I put a volt meter in the 4th spot. This makes it really easy to read what my extra batteries in the back are doing.
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Benny- I am acutally an ISSPRO distributor also, and could certainly set you up there. The Isspro's are very nice, and I really like there EV series with the blue pointer. Another nice thing about the isspro Themocouple is you can get them with a plug, instead of the nut and bolt type that most others have. Of course I seem to R&R my motor more than most others too
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A couple of notes. I have the Optix series and love them. Those LEDs are the stuff. I tapped my up-pipe, go shallow and you'll be fine. You guys have been following my stupid drag strip runs and dyno and other shenannigans (sp?) and so far so good.
For that 4th pod, I talked to Dennis the other day when I ordered my AE and tried to order a fuel pressure gauge. DiPricol is reported to have a new one out that will be electronic. That's right, no isolator. I am waiting on that unit now.
Izzy, you will be very happy with the DiPricols. I am.
Besides, Dennis is "Good People", not that Jason isn't.
For that 4th pod, I talked to Dennis the other day when I ordered my AE and tried to order a fuel pressure gauge. DiPricol is reported to have a new one out that will be electronic. That's right, no isolator. I am waiting on that unit now.
Izzy, you will be very happy with the DiPricols. I am.
Besides, Dennis is "Good People", not that Jason isn't.
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i got the dipricols years ago, before they had the optix series... grrrrr...!!!! but the ones i got matched the factory dash very well, day and night... the optix are just niceer... brighter, easier to read... i considered upgrading to them, but the ones i have worked so well and they still look really good, so i have to go by the old adage... if it isn't broken, don't fix it..!!!
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Thnaks for the feedback, have been super busy, but i ordered the 3gauge pod with the white dial, blue pointer ISSPROS, from Diesel manor on sunday mornin
Hopefully they will be here by friday
. I went with the white/blue combo to match my stereo, if figured aftermarket is aftermarket might as well match
I like the up pipe install for EGT, what is the T in the Map line for boost all about, anyone have a pic??? Thx gents
Hopefully they will be here by friday. I went with the white/blue combo to match my stereo, if figured aftermarket is aftermarket might as well matchI like the up pipe install for EGT, what is the T in the Map line for boost all about, anyone have a pic??? Thx gents
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Originally Posted by Benny2002
I like the up pipe install for EGT, what is the T in the Map line for boost all about, anyone have a pic??? Thx gents
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Originally Posted by Benny2002
Thnaks for the feedback, have been super busy, but i ordered the 3gauge pod with the white dial, blue pointer ISSPROS, from Diesel manor on sunday mornin Hopefully they will be here by friday. I went with the white/blue combo to match my stereo, if figured aftermarket is aftermarket might as well match
I like the up pipe install for EGT, what is the T in the Map line for boost all about, anyone have a pic??? Thx gents
Hopefully they will be here by friday. I went with the white/blue combo to match my stereo, if figured aftermarket is aftermarket might as well matchI like the up pipe install for EGT, what is the T in the Map line for boost all about, anyone have a pic??? Thx gents