Do I need gauges? - Dodge Diesel

Gizzard · 06-14-2010, 02:29 PM

Hi folks. I recently bought an '06 Ram CTD with auto trans. It has no power-output mods and I have no plans to add any. With a stock engine, do I need the EGT and boost gauges? I would like to add a gauge to monitor the 48RE temps. I will be buying a 30' (+/-) fifth wheel in the near future. Thanks. Don

BIGDAN65 · 06-14-2010, 03:12 PM

I def think you need gauges towing that heavy it can be the life of your rig

klx650a2 · 06-14-2010, 03:40 PM

Yes you need gauges. If you get an Edge Insight, you can monitor everything (except EGT) through the OBDII port. Very painless install.

05 dodge · 06-14-2010, 03:53 PM

Yes you should get some gauges. I never had gauges untill I came to this site and read what these guys were saying. So I put in pyro, boost and trans temp. I have a smarty so it was the right thing to do,but I never relised I was shutting my truck down to soon in the past. Now I look at the pyro gauge and when it's 350 it's time to shut it off. Plus they look pretty cool in the truck. There's many ways you can install them. Pillar, column, over rear view mirror, in dash. What ever turns you on. And if you're going to haul a trailer it 's nice to see what the trans temp is. The cooler the trans temp the longer the trans will last you.

http://www.dieselmanor.com/gauges/DM-3gk-isd.as

05 dodge · 06-14-2010, 03:57 PM

http://www.dieselmanor.com/

michael/edge · 06-14-2010, 04:15 PM

greatest investment ever for my truck. yeah it cost a little but you can save a lot in the end.

like overheated tranny or pulling that big trailer up a steep grade and throwing to much boost and end up blowing a head gasket. the list could go on and on

Brad5502 · 06-14-2010, 09:23 PM

I would recommend them. Nice to know what's going on when towing heavy. Stock truck maybe not necessary but I bet it will make you much more comfortable towing a 5er. Pyro 1st priority imho.

bob4x4 · 06-14-2010, 09:32 PM

With a stock truck you do not need gauges...............a tranny temp will show you how to tow to extend it's life.

Gizzard · 06-15-2010, 09:35 AM

Thanks for all the info guys! Now I just need to decide: all-in-one type monitor like the Edge Insight or Quad Scout; or 3 gauges on the A-pillar.....decisions, decisions... Don

michael/edge · 06-15-2010, 10:23 AM

i think if i could start over i would go with a insight or someting along the lines. if you ever plan to sell the truck it would be easy to yank out and be able to sell it or something.

i love my pillar mount but every once in awhile i get blind spots and cant see these crazy wyoming drivers coming.

just my 2 cents.....................

06-14-2010, 03:12 PM	#2
BIGDAN65 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 398 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I def think you need gauges towing that heavy it can be the life of your rig __________________ 2005 QC 4x4 auto- MODS- CFM+,Smarty TNT-r/MP8, MPI Twins, Banks Intercooler,OPIE Bypass, 5in TB,AIR DOG 150,TRE trans,PML pan, DTT shift enhanser, ARP studs, Hamilton Springs, Mass Diesel 80hp nozzles,MAXX end links, 20x9 Gear Alloy Injectors with 35 in PRO COMP X AT, ATS flares Dyno 07/10/10 600.83

06-14-2010, 03:40 PM	#3
klx650a2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskaberia, SK Posts: 1,797 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Yes you need gauges. If you get an Edge Insight, you can monitor everything (except EGT) through the OBDII port. Very painless install. __________________ 2007.5, 2500HD, QC, Laramie, 4X4, SB, 68RFE, 3.73, Inferno red, Edge Insight w/pyro, MaxBrake, DSS, Firestone Ride-Rites and controller, Air-Zenith air compressor, Bilstein 5100's, EZ Change Drain plug, 250 watt oil pan heater. Toys... 2010 KTM RC8, Annitori Quickshifter, (Orange, the fastest colour) 2008 YZ450F stock 2006 SX Viper Mountain, Boss Seat, Bender can

06-14-2010, 03:53 PM	#4
05 dodge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Belvidere,N.J. Posts: 190 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Yes you should get some gauges. I never had gauges untill I came to this site and read what these guys were saying. So I put in pyro, boost and trans temp. I have a smarty so it was the right thing to do,but I never relised I was shutting my truck down to soon in the past. Now I look at the pyro gauge and when it's 350 it's time to shut it off. Plus they look pretty cool in the truck. There's many ways you can install them. Pillar, column, over rear view mirror, in dash. What ever turns you on. And if you're going to haul a trailer it 's nice to see what the trans temp is. The cooler the trans temp the longer the trans will last you. http://www.dieselmanor.com/gauges/DM-3gk-isd.as __________________ 05 dodge ram 2500, s&b intake , smarty jr,quadzilla boost fooler, 410 gears , auto , flame red , 35" tires dick cepek, rims mickey thompson , 2in leveling kit, autometer gauges - pyro, boost, trans temp, triple pod a pillar, mag-hytec trans cover and diff cover,srt hood,skyjacker dual steering stabilizer shocks, westin running boards,srt hard tonneau cover, bushwacker fender flares, spray in bed liner, Bilstien shocks all around, Wilo air horns, Sony 10 disc player under seat,

06-14-2010, 04:15 PM	#6
michael/edge Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: wyoming Posts: 217 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	greatest investment ever for my truck. yeah it cost a little but you can save a lot in the end. like overheated tranny or pulling that big trailer up a steep grade and throwing to much boost and end up blowing a head gasket. the list could go on and on __________________ 2003 cummins sport 2500. 4" exhaust with magnaflo straight through muffler with 5" tip. triple gauges. . Fass fuel pump{120 gph}. Chips turned off .

06-14-2010, 09:23 PM	#7
Brad5502 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 202 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	I would recommend them. Nice to know what's going on when towing heavy. Stock truck maybe not necessary but I bet it will make you much more comfortable towing a 5er. Pyro 1st priority imho. __________________ 2003 Ram 3500, 2wd, SRW, Quad Cab 5.9L CTD, 5spd, SO, 3.73. ATS Intake Manifold, S&B Cold Air Intake. PAKBRAKE 120db Air horn & exhaust brake. IssPro gauges: (Pyro, Boost, Fuel. Trany, R. Diff) SMARTY SR (awesome)! Prodigy Brake Controller. Air Dog 100. TST tire monitors x 6, FAST tranny cooler, PML Rear Diff Cover, 2009 Montana 3665RE @ 13,500lbs.

06-14-2010, 03:57 PM	#5
05 dodge Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Belvidere,N.J. Posts: 190 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	http://www.dieselmanor.com/

06-14-2010, 09:32 PM	#8
bob4x4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,219 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	With a stock truck you do not need gauges...............a tranny temp will show you how to tow to extend it's life. __________________ 94 2500 4x4 5 speed Carli performance 2.0 with full leafs 05 25004x4 48re Carli Dominator 3.0+long travel air bags Baja proven Hydro bumps 90 wrangler Caged, locked both ends 03 Airstream 25' of home away from home

06-15-2010, 09:35 AM	#9
Gizzard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Thanks for all the info guys! Now I just need to decide: all-in-one type monitor like the Edge Insight or Quad Scout; or 3 gauges on the A-pillar.....decisions, decisions... Don

06-15-2010, 10:23 AM	#10
michael/edge Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: wyoming Posts: 217 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	i think if i could start over i would go with a insight or someting along the lines. if you ever plan to sell the truck it would be easy to yank out and be able to sell it or something. i love my pillar mount but every once in awhile i get blind spots and cant see these crazy wyoming drivers coming. just my 2 cents.....................

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