Gauge installation
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Gauge installation
OK, I haven't been able to find some other's installation pics of gauges. There have been some pretty nice pics and write-ups over the years.
Anyway, I installed my Autometer EGT no problem, no I just need some guidance on the BOOST GAUGE TAP-IN LOCATION.
This gauge (boost) is next, followed by Oil & H20 temps.
Any guidance from those who have walked the path before?
Anyway, I installed my Autometer EGT no problem, no I just need some guidance on the BOOST GAUGE TAP-IN LOCATION.
This gauge (boost) is next, followed by Oil & H20 temps.
Any guidance from those who have walked the path before?
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That's what I thought. I have an aluminum banks intake elbow, but I didn't want to tap it; lazy-me. I wish they did their homework the way Mag-Hytek did theirs, with a monitor port built in ready to go.
I know someone else did this. I was wondering what size hole/tap/threads and connection? I'll go to the local McFadden Dale hardware and get the stuff I need. They have everything.
I know someone else did this. I was wondering what size hole/tap/threads and connection? I'll go to the local McFadden Dale hardware and get the stuff I need. They have everything.
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cartmanea, Good ideas must be recycled; Thanks. I do copy smart implementations.
I don't tow often, but there are a lot of mods on this truck; Safe is better than sorry. I'm and RF/Electrical Engineer and love to monitor all facets of the engine.
I'm still figuring out how to install trans/oil/h20 coolant temp gauges, along with a voltmeter and maybe a current meter, oil & fuel pressure, too. I am trying to design something that sits on the dash, above the factory gauge console, so I can easily see all of them. And my grip handle is not coming out for a 4-pod stack, I need it to get in.
I also have an OBDII Scan Gauge (by linear logic), which is kind of cool, 'cause it shows any 4 digital parameters in the truck computer. I like to see (1) intake air temp, (2) Boost (digital from OBDII), (3) h20 temp, (4) MPG. I can change those for any of 16 parameters that the computer will give, or you can program your own. It's cool to see what the computer is seeing, although I would rather see actual analog info from the important system parameters.
Maybe I'll just take the whole stock gauge panel out and put my own in place. Any ideas?
I don't tow often, but there are a lot of mods on this truck; Safe is better than sorry. I'm and RF/Electrical Engineer and love to monitor all facets of the engine.
I'm still figuring out how to install trans/oil/h20 coolant temp gauges, along with a voltmeter and maybe a current meter, oil & fuel pressure, too. I am trying to design something that sits on the dash, above the factory gauge console, so I can easily see all of them. And my grip handle is not coming out for a 4-pod stack, I need it to get in.
I also have an OBDII Scan Gauge (by linear logic), which is kind of cool, 'cause it shows any 4 digital parameters in the truck computer. I like to see (1) intake air temp, (2) Boost (digital from OBDII), (3) h20 temp, (4) MPG. I can change those for any of 16 parameters that the computer will give, or you can program your own. It's cool to see what the computer is seeing, although I would rather see actual analog info from the important system parameters.
Maybe I'll just take the whole stock gauge panel out and put my own in place. Any ideas?
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cartmanea, thanks for the link. i couldn't find it in recent weeks. I kind-of like my white gauges, but I do really like the black matching gauges you installed. I'll have to rethink the other gauge installs before I purchase any more.
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