Which gauges to get?
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Which gauges to get?
New to diesel but learning more and more every day. I need to install some gauges. Need some feedback. You guys have been great helping me out so here it is. Which gauges should I get? I'm thinking boost, fuel pressure and oil pressure. Thanks!!
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
I went with pyro, boost, trans temp. Bought them from DIESEL MANOR, ISSOPRO 3-piller gauge kit. Good instructions come with them. I like them because they match my factory gauges. There are many out there, just pick what is best for you and install them. Have fun.
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You will want an exhaust temp pyrometer if you are doing any mods. The ISSPRO are color coded on the dial to let you know when you are getting into dangerous temps. These are the Gauges used by many semitruck manufacturers so are reliable and acurate. Boost pressure is also handy to have. I have the pillar mounts on my truck.
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From: Carlos, MN
Originally Posted by thetentfactory
I'm surprised, with so much focus on fuel and oil pressure, I thought they would be near the top. When and how does the egt affect engine performance??
Borrowed this from:bdrummonds
These engines with a good chip can produce above 1250* F in the exhaust temp. if you run for a while at above 1250* F heat stoke starts to set in and things(valves, pistons blocks) start to deform, crack, melt....You get the picture. Thats why you need to know how hot your EGT's are.
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Originally Posted by thetentfactory
I'm surprised, with so much focus on fuel and oil pressure, I thought they would be near the top. When and how does the egt affect engine performance??
