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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 10:49 AM
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i have decided that i need to suck it up and buy some gauges for my truck before something gets destroyed. so what brand is the best? i was thinking a three gauge pillar setup but i'm flexible. i want the boost, pryo, and TFT gauges. or if anyone has a used set that they'd be willing to sell that'd be great too.

thanks for your input.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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I like ISSPRO. Just my .02.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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well i've heard that some brands have trouble with the boost gauge fluttering and i'd rather not have to deal with that.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 01:53 PM
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I have never heard of anyone having a problem with ISSPRO, but anythings possible. There are a bunch of guys & girls on here that run several brands and have had no problems. So just hang in there for a little while and you should get a whole list of them.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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I run autometer ultralites. Never had a problem with mine. I think the flutter issue is more in the plumbing/turbo than the gauge itself. I have run auto meter on 3 trucks and one fourwheeler (turbocharged raptor). Not a single one of them had a flutter problem. ISSPRO i hear is a very reputable brand as well. I would stay away from the cheap stuff at autozone and the chain stores. I purchased an autometer 3 gauge pod for mine and it fit very nice. very little trimming to do. Just some flashing that needed removed.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:35 PM
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x2 on the Isspros, I've used Autometers for years in my "toys"for more years than I care to admit, they are OK but not as good as the Isspros. There have been more than 1 occasion where the Autometers EGT probe was no good right out of the box...but in their defense the warranty dept. sends you new ones right away. IMHO, You get what you pay for.
 
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Cuda_jim
x2 on the Isspros, I've used Autometers for years in my "toys"for more years than I care to admit, they are OK but not as good as the Isspros. There have been more than 1 occasion where the Autometers EGT probe was no good right out of the box...but in their defense the warranty dept. sends you new ones right away. IMHO, You get what you pay for.
Another vote for ISSPROs. BTW look for some packages, in that way they are cheaper.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 01:26 PM
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So is $324 good for a three gauge kit from thoroughbred diesel?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Isspro or Autometer are the only gauges that will ever be in any of my rides...

Autometer is what I have in the stang and what is on my counter for the truck...

Got to Pay To Play...
 
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Old Feb 11, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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got 9yrs on my isspro's no problem.

kurt
 
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