What Gauges Do I Really Need?
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What Gauges Do I Really Need?
Just got a beautiful 2007 CC Lariat Outlaw and I'm wondering what gauges do I really need? it has a boost gauge, is it accurate enough? I'm assuming the Tranny temp gauge is a glorified idiot light? So would a Tranny Temp and Pyro Gauge do it? planning mild mods, but love the idea of knowing whats going on. 
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Originally Posted by darsey715
I would only get a tranny gauge if I towed. I only see the use for egt and boost. that's me.
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Originally Posted by MIKESANDS
Just got a beautiful 2007 CC Lariat Outlaw and I'm wondering what gauges do I really need? it has a boost gauge, is it accurate enough? I'm assuming the Tranny temp gauge is a glorified idiot light? So would a Tranny Temp and Pyro Gauge do it? planning mild mods, but love the idea of knowing whats going on.
http://www.truckblog.com/story-1312-...n_project_jakd
If your fine with the granularity of the factory boost gauge in addition to the location then pyro, and trans would be the minimum.
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I think the stock gauge is accurate enough from what i gather, mine is about to get pyro & trans temp, still got to figure out where i want to mount them too.
BTW you did get a beautiful truck, i have a Lariat Outlaw too, and i love it.
BTW you did get a beautiful truck, i have a Lariat Outlaw too, and i love it.
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the advantage to an aftermarket boost gauge is you get detailed numbers whereas the oem is in intervals. numbers are just a little bit easier to read.
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Originally Posted by Bear Hunter
This might help. Even thought the factory boost is pretty accurate...I explain why I installed an aftermarket boost gauge on my 07.
http://www.truckblog.com/story-1312-howto_install_auto_meter_gauges_in_project_jakd
If your fine with the granularity of the factory boost gauge in addition to the location then pyro, and trans would be the minimum.
http://www.truckblog.com/story-1312-howto_install_auto_meter_gauges_in_project_jakd
If your fine with the granularity of the factory boost gauge in addition to the location then pyro, and trans would be the minimum.
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Originally Posted by 79driver
I think the stock gauge is accurate enough from what i gather, mine is about to get pyro & trans temp, still got to figure out where i want to mount them too.
BTW you did get a beautiful truck, i have a Lariat Outlaw too, and i love it.
BTW you did get a beautiful truck, i have a Lariat Outlaw too, and i love it.
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I asked a good friend of mine who as it happens is a ford tech. He said that the tranny guage is pretty accurate. I trust his opinion, and he has no reason to lead me astray or let me damage my truck. Although he is my friend he is not my service writer's tech so he does not work on my vehicles. This is why I believe he is telling me straight. He said the only guage needed on the 05 and newer trucks is the pyro if you are going to tow heavy 8-10k plus. If you are going to modify your truck then I agree with mrxlh that it would be wise to get the standard three pack to monitor more closely your readings. But if no major mods are present and you aren't going to tow the factory guages should suffice.
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Yep...the factory tranny guage is a dummy guage...Cold, Normal, and Hot. By the time it reaches hot it's too late. An aftermarket tranny guage will let you see this coming and take the necessary measures to prevent damage...most definately needed if you tow heavy.
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Originally Posted by fireman660r
But if no major mods are present and you aren't going to tow the factory guages should suffice.