Gauge for 6-speed Manual
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Temp Gauge for 6-speed Manual
I am looking into getting gauges for my 07 CTD manual. Is the trans temp gauge nessacary or is that only for automatics?
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I think that is autos only. With a stick boost/EGT are cool. I have a boost, have not put it in yet. If I ever start going a little further in the search for power, I would get a fuel pressure gauge as well.
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I don't think it's necessary, as the G56 case is aluminum and dissapates heat well. I put fastcoolers on mine for extra fluuid capacity, but probably was a waste of money.
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I've got on on my NV5600 and it can get toasty if your working it hard. Running around town and such it not a big deal but pulling hard in the mountains it gets warm.
I look at it as a gauge is cheaper than a transmission.
Jeff
I look at it as a gauge is cheaper than a transmission.
Jeff
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is that fiberglass? it will look sweet when its painted. I am going to get the triple a-mount. which would be more important: trans temp or fuel pressure? I know i need boost and egt.
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It is fiberglass. I mad a mold and then created a skin from the mold. I have just been sanding it down and filling the holes this afternoon. I am goona get the final coat on this week with texture and then paint!!! I will post pic's and install when done!!!!
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i don't plan on drag racing or sledding. i may pull a trailer in the future. mostly its for wheeling and hauling in the bed. i go hunting up in the mountains so it will be working but not like it would with a trailer on it.
I also thought chipping was just for automatics but i have a feeling i'm wrong now.
I also thought chipping was just for automatics but i have a feeling i'm wrong now.
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i don't plan on drag racing or sledding. i may pull a trailer in the future. mostly its for wheeling and hauling in the bed. i go hunting up in the mountains so it will be working but not like it would with a trailer on it.
I also thought chipping was just for automatics but i have a feeling i'm wrong now.
I also thought chipping was just for automatics but i have a feeling i'm wrong now.
OOOh you have much to learn my grasshopper!!!
I personally would run them all if you had to do the 3-guage a-pillar and one on the column. Like stated above the guage is cheaper that most of the parts on these trucks!!!
Shane
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yes!! you should definitly get tranny temp, and those others you where talkin about in that thing if your going to tow anythingand put some power behind it. it is always nice to know what is going on with things
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I installed the 3-gauge A-pillar and the used a bullet gauge mount next to the bottom gauge on the outby side. I have boost-egt-fuel press-rail press. No pics at this time but will have some in the future. I have considered also installing a tranny temp since the desert roads get real hot and I am up/down mountains towing a lot.
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