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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 04:12 PM
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Im still waiting to learn....
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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You, sir, are too modest. I can attest to at least a couple times you have helped me out since you joined here what, 2-3 months ago? Heres the best I can do for ya, for now.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 04:17 PM
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Yeah...I'm actually thinking to moving to TX.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 04:20 PM
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My truck would feel right at home if I did, thats where it came from. Eddie Yaklin Ford.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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the weather here is good and there is a lot of work as well. the housing market didnt crash to far. no state tax but the tax on a house will kill you.

As always glad to help.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by MoyockPowerstroke
For ease of install and cost...the Insight will monitor everything the others can (and very well), with the exception of Fuel Pressure, Oil Pressure. Most just add those two as analogue.
Okay thanks, this is what I will be doing. You guys now have me convinced on a better tranny temp gauge haha. The Insight has this right?

Can someone post a link to a double pillar with a fuel pressure gauge with 1 more gauge that the Insight doesn't monitor? (unless you guys tell me the stock oil pressure gauge is also useless, in which case i will get that) I checked out Auto Meter diesel truck gauge kits and can only find a dual pillar that includes boost and pyrometer (which the Insight already has correct?).

So are you saying the SCT X3 doesn't come with the canned tunes anymore? (doesn't really matter to me)
I now remember that a guy I work with has a tuner (SCT as well i believe) so I think i will be able to find my truck strategy. Once I have this, i contact Innovative, let them know I want the SCT X3 with custom tunes, let the custom tuner know what I use the truck for and what kind of tunes i want and theyll ship it off? I will also be ordering an Insight from them as well.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 06:07 PM
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Okay thanks, this is what I will be doing. You guys now have me convinced on a better tranny temp gauge haha.
That was easy
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Okay thanks, this is what I will be doing. You guys now have me convinced on a better tranny temp gauge haha. The Insight has this right?

Can someone post a link to a double pillar with a fuel pressure gauge with 1 more gauge that the Insight doesn't monitor? (unless you guys tell me the stock oil pressure gauge is also useless, in which case i will get that) I checked out Auto Meter diesel truck gauge kits and can only find a dual pillar that includes boost and pyrometer (which the Insight already has correct?).

So are you saying the SCT X3 doesn't come with the canned tunes anymore? (doesn't really matter to me)
I now remember that a guy I work with has a tuner (SCT as well i believe) so I think i will be able to find my truck strategy. Once I have this, i contact Innovative, let them know I want the SCT X3 with custom tunes, let the custom tuner know what I use the truck for and what kind of tunes i want and theyll ship it off? I will also be ordering an Insight from them as well.
Sounds like you have everything figured out exactly. Yes the Insight does have EGT read out, but you will need to use their EGT probe. Approx $72. Still much cheaper than an anlogue probe. If you are ordering your programmer direct from your tune writer...all you need is the X3, not the SF3. I don't have a problem with the factory oil pressure gauge...Although I'm not sure how accurate it is. If you tow, you may consider a rear differential temp gauge. Just scan thru any of the sponsors websites and you will see pretty much what is available. Check out Diesel Manor.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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if you let me know what gauges you need I have some listed in the sale section here I might be able to make a deal on a few of them. they were going to go in my last truck but never got around to it.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 12:27 AM
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if you let me know what gauges you need I have some listed in the sale section here I might be able to make a deal on a few of them. they were going to go in my last truck but never got around to it.
Okay well I'm interested in a fuel pressure gauge for sure, however I'm still trying to decide on one more. Unless the Insight covers every parameter I would ever need.

By the way i do not do too much heavy towing. I tow sled trailers ocassionally in the winter, but most of the time I just have my sled in the bed. In the summer i tow a small 12' with dirt bikes.
 
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