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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:03 PM
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What guages should I get?

Hey guys, I need some insight...

I am wanting to get some guages and I have a couple of questions.

Where is the best (cheapest) to get guages?
Is the Trans temp really neccessary? I have a 6.0L transmission cooler so I don't think I really need to keep an eye on that, at least for now...

I would like to get a 3 pillar pod with pyro, boost 0-60psi, and trans temp...

I would really appreciate y'all helping me out!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 06:10 PM
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I went with Isspro's from Diesel Manor. There are a lot of flavors out there and you'll get a lot of different responses. I would stay away from the Glowshifts, all the others seem to be on par with each other (Isspro, Dipricol, Autometer are the biggies).
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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take a look at my gallery.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Mine are Dipricols and I love them. Crisp numbers and lines. Got them from Diesel Power Products in Spokane. Also has a website. Good luck making up your mind. And yeah, I think a trans temp is a must do, even if you did have an Allison.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:04 PM
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take a look at my gallery.

This may sound stupid, how do I look at your gallery? I clicked on your name and it took me to your profile but where do I go next?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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I have another question, I have the overboost annihalator where do I get the boost pressure from? If I put it in line with the O.A. will it not work properly since it is a pressure relief valve?
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:09 PM
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1999 Ford F250 4x2 - Gauges
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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Wow how do you keep track of everything? Their all over the place.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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This may sound stupid, how do I look at your gallery? I clicked on your name and it took me to your profile but where do I go next?
When you click on a persons username, then click on gallery. Speaking of galleries, click on mine to see the Isspro's.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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Wow how do you keep track of everything? Their all over the place.
What do you mean? volts on far left , boost on column, oil pressure on right side and fuel pressure where 4x4 switch would be.
all temps are under cubby. they are easy to monitor unless you are cross-eyed.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:05 PM
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I have got Banks gauges. They are made by Hewitt Industries in Cali. They are good gauges at a decent price.

I see you seem to think Banks is good...you should like them...just kidding.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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The DiProcol Optix are the best lookin gauges out there, i think. I Have a set in my work truck and one of my next "few" mods is going to be swapping out my Autometers for the Optix's
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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I'm likin those guages. Which brand and style are those?

Ben
 
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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Your best bet tight now would be to either get Megan or Prosport. do a search on fleabay or go to prosport website.
 
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I have another question, I have the overboost annihalator where do I get the boost pressure from? If I put it in line with the O.A. will it not work properly since it is a pressure relief valve?
Tap into the long line before the boost gets to the OBA (between the spider and the MAP).
 
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