gauge options?? - Dodge Diesel

studie · 02-06-2012, 08:35 PM

ok im ordering up some gauges for my 93. ive got a few mods, 366 spring, 4 inch turbo back exhaust and bigger injectors (PO installed them i think he said they were 60 hp injectors?) i plan on putting a cold air intake when the funds allow it. but thats about it. i drive the truck to work every day and decided that its time to get some gauges to keep a better eye on things. i just ordered a isspro tach and plan on mounting it on top of my steering column. i was just on geno's looking at some gauges (i wanna stay with isspro) and im not sure what to order first. they have boost gauges from 30psi to 100psi. then they have fuel (either 0-30psi or 0-60psi) pressure, trans temp (either 140 degrees or 320 degress), and a EGT (100 degrees -1500 degrees) pre or post turbo install. what does that mean? i plan to order a dual a pillar gauge pod. what 2 gauges should i order first? why do they have all different ranges of psi? i dont have any major mods planed in the future, so what would be the best options to run in my truck? thanks.

sooty · 02-06-2012, 08:43 PM

you want pre turbo exhaust temp tapped into the exh manifold, check the stickies for location, 0-60 is a good boost range, no mods 0-30, pyro and boost are important as you up the power, trans is also if towing.

studie · 02-06-2012, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by sooty

you want pre turbo exhaust temp tapped into the exh manifold, check the stickies for location, 0-60 is a good boost range, no mods 0-30, pyro and boost are important as you up the power, trans is also if towing.

so you are saying 0-60 would be good for the mods that i have?

Jklawinsky · 02-06-2012, 11:55 PM

Egt is most important I'd say and if your not planning in any other mods it's kind of a toss up between trans and boost because I don't think your pushing enough air to worry about it. My EGT gauge goes to 1800 or 2k can't remember and trans temp is 250-260 which would scare me if I ever saw it go that high! I would say try to get all 3 if you can because power is addicting!

studie · 02-07-2012, 12:01 AM

lol..i wish i could find a 3 gauge pod. all i was able to find was 2 pod for the a pillar and a column mount one. ive been looking for the ones that go on the dash. i do alot of towing so i think i may get the egt and trans temp next..why do gauges have to be sooo expensive!

dieselJon · 02-07-2012, 06:51 AM

Get the 60lbs gauge. Just a dennyt pin, power screw adjustment, and a 4k rpm spring I can bounce the needle off the 30lbs stop because I hit it hard.

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Jklawinsky · 02-07-2012, 07:45 AM

3 gauge pillar mounts don't really work out that well in these old trucks unless your pretty tall. I would do what Jon suggested. With my mods I don't even hit 30 psi unless the converter is locked but I still have the stock lagmaster.

sooty · 02-07-2012, 09:21 AM

pyro is the expensive one, boost gauge is a third the price, in stock form your probably getting to 20 psi, with free pump adjustments, the extra fuel will get you passed 30, smaller exhaust housing will spool quicker and psi will come up a little more, im getting to 40 on a 0-60, i would do the boost and pyro on the pod, do the trans on the column or dash, when money allows.

02-06-2012, 08:43 PM	#2
sooty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hesperia ca. Posts: 676 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	you want pre turbo exhaust temp tapped into the exh manifold, check the stickies for location, 0-60 is a good boost range, no mods 0-30, pyro and boost are important as you up the power, trans is also if towing. __________________ 1990 w250, he351cw, 40psi, f-pin/gov sp, max pump, 5x12's, 2nd gen i/c, nv4500 4x4, gv-od, rear disc brakes, later cooling system, straight pipe, coolertubz, 70 gals, 4wd popup camper, toilet/lots of water, zena welder, onboard air, big winch, 1500 wt invert,60 wt solar, optima,optima,fm tx(ham), custom storage bumpers, rr motorcycle rack, air bags, kdp, 2ND CUMMINS, 1963 jeep j-200 4bt conversion, sm465-4speed, ord gear doubler, 3 stick, gv-od, 8 lug dana powerlock front and rear axles, winch

02-06-2012, 11:55 PM	#4
Jklawinsky Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Waverly, Tx Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Egt is most important I'd say and if your not planning in any other mods it's kind of a toss up between trans and boost because I don't think your pushing enough air to worry about it. My EGT gauge goes to 1800 or 2k can't remember and trans temp is 250-260 which would scare me if I ever saw it go that high! I would say try to get all 3 if you can because power is addicting! __________________ 1992 w250, 4" custom lift rear drop shackles, 2.5 sky jacker fronts, 2" custom frt drop hangers. Rear discs, dual steer stab 2nd gen intercooler. 4.10 gears, 1/8 bump 366 spring 47rh Denny II Custom BHAF Custom Duals, Gauges, Airdog 150... More to Come Soon! (Derek's old truck)

02-07-2012, 06:51 AM	#6
dieselJon Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 1,887 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	Get the 60lbs gauge. Just a dennyt pin, power screw adjustment, and a 4k rpm spring I can bounce the needle off the 30lbs stop because I hit it hard. Posted via Velocity LG ALLY __________________ 1992 W250 G360~ Wife calls it Satans' Lavatory

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02-07-2012, 12:01 AM	#5
studie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: lemont il Posts: 31 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	lol..i wish i could find a 3 gauge pod. all i was able to find was 2 pod for the a pillar and a column mount one. ive been looking for the ones that go on the dash. i do alot of towing so i think i may get the egt and trans temp next..why do gauges have to be sooo expensive!

02-07-2012, 07:45 AM	#7
Jklawinsky Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: New Waverly, Tx Posts: 298 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	3 gauge pillar mounts don't really work out that well in these old trucks unless your pretty tall. I would do what Jon suggested. With my mods I don't even hit 30 psi unless the converter is locked but I still have the stock lagmaster.

02-07-2012, 09:21 AM	#8
sooty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: hesperia ca. Posts: 676 My Photo Gallery My Classified Ads	pyro is the expensive one, boost gauge is a third the price, in stock form your probably getting to 20 psi, with free pump adjustments, the extra fuel will get you passed 30, smaller exhaust housing will spool quicker and psi will come up a little more, im getting to 40 on a 0-60, i would do the boost and pyro on the pod, do the trans on the column or dash, when money allows.