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Sep 29, 2009 | 04:52 PM

figurhead

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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?

Sep 29, 2009 | 06:33 PM

HeavyAssault

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I tapped the MAP line on the passenger side but the reading wasn't the smoothest. I suggest tapping the intake elbow.

Sep 29, 2009 | 06:44 PM

figurhead

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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.

Sep 29, 2009 | 06:45 PM

superduty4x4

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You're gonna rely on the stock trans temp "gauge"?

Sep 30, 2009 | 08:17 AM

HeavyAssault

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Hell I added my boost/EGT gauge only a year ago. Unless you are towing 10K plus everyday a daily driver really doesn't need any gauges.

Sep 30, 2009 | 10:08 AM

cartmanea

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That gauge location looks familiar

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ts-o-pics.html

Sep 30, 2009 | 01:53 PM

figurhead

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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?