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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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Finally mods are comin

Well i have been waitin for the time to come and my tax returns are almost here, I am ordering a John Wood VB from ITP, 3 gauges pod from diesel manor, of course a dp-tuner with stock-hi-idle-60T-80E-140. Also some glowplugs since only 3 of them tested good. Finally able to give in to my PMS again.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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Get the 4 hole pod so you can use one of them for the new DP-TUNER switch.

Congrats on the mods coming. You will finally have the GRIN.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:51 PM
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You're gonna love it. It'll be like a whole new truck with that stuff in there...
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by miller_feed
Get the 4 hole pod so you can use one of them for the new DP-TUNER switch.
Good Idea!
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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I have the four-holer in mine, but I'll be using it for a forth gauge. I used the gauge-mount bracket DP sells instead. Uses the standard F5 switch and puts it right where you can get at it without even taking your hand off the wheel:


BTW, the forth gauge will be the DiPricol HPOP gauge. Just haven't gotten round to ordering it just yet...
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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What is the best deal you guys have found for the gauges? I have found a set of Isspro's and a four gauge pillar for 275 plus shipping. By the way these are going on my dads truck. I already have mine
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:28 PM
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Thats a very good deal if the gauges come with it. Is it 3 or 4 gauges to go with the 4 gauge pod? Is one hole for the DP-TUNER?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:34 PM
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where do you get that 4 hole pilar pod anyway?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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I just asked Dennis at ITP if he had one. He did and the price difference was less than a dollar. I knew I wanted four gauges eventually, so that's why I went with it. I paid about $350 for the set of DiPricols and the pillar mount. I didn't want cheap gauges, so I went with these because they match the stock cluster so well. That, and they have LED back lighting. No bulbs to screw with.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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I wish I would have been as smart as you Joe. I have the 3 gauge mount and wishing for the 4. I don't think I will get the 4 anytime soon because I already installed my switch on the dash.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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What dipricol boost gauge are you going with for a 7.3 in an 02 ex?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by miller_feed
I wish I would have been as smart as you Joe. I have the 3 gauge mount and wishing for the 4. I don't think I will get the 4 anytime soon because I already installed my switch on the dash.
I need to print this out for the wife...

I just happened to see a 4-holer in a magazine or online and thought I'd ask if he had one. To be honest, I was just going to order the 3-holer, but there was a problem with his site and it wasn't processing credit cards, so I called him and it dawned on me to ask about it. If it wasn't for that, I'd have a 3-holer too.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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pdx --> The "standard" three gauges are Boost, Tranny Temp (if you have an auto trans), and EGTs. Those are the most important to watch when you start fooling around with the "Dark Side" of PowerStrokin' (DP Tunes, etc...).
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. I noticed there are various levels of boost that the boost gauges come in such as I think i saw a 30, 40, and 100 listed as options. Which do I want. I have a factory turbo as it sits right now.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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I went with the 40 boost range gauge. I can go to 30 boost now but not good for the stock turbo. If I change the turbo later, I will be in good shape.
 
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