Hummin Cummins

Was wondering if any of you guys have pics of where you have added boost and pryometer gauges.<br><br> ;D

davec

I used the triple a-pillar gauge from Geno's Garage for Autometer Phantom gauges (EGT/boost/tranny temp). Attached is a picture from when I was fitting it. Haven't had time to hook them up yet.

Goodys1ton

Davec<br><br>When installing the pillar mount, did the &quot;Oh s#@$&quot; handle get in the way? I am in the same boat and want to mount gauges but I thought the handle would be in the way. Thanks for any help.

FiverBob

[quote author=Hummin' Cummins link=board=17;threadid=11041;start=0#105385 date=1045429268]<br>Was wondering if any of you guys have pics of where you have added boost and pryometer gauges.<br><br> ;D<br>[/quote]<br><br>Check with Push Rod for one of their new pods. I only mounted the pyro and used a cup. Attached a shot. Out of the way but easy to see. Does not block vision. The pillar mounts really blow that pillar up quite large - - hard to see around them.<br><br>Bob

davec

I took the whole a pillar cover off and put that gauge pillar on. It comes with a note that the NHTSA says it's not an approved replacement, yadda, yadda, yadda, and to saw off the handle and use the gauge pod as a cover over the original pillar. I opted to not for the time being...

Hummin Cummins

Was looking for the mounting options...<br><br>Has anyone ever seen a two gage pod that is similar to the pod a 94-2003 Mustang's clock is mounted in? I think the supercharged cars have a boost and fuel pressure gauge in this pod in lieu of the clock.<br><br>Could be a good idea for the 03 Ram dash. Mount it front in center about 4&quot; from the front of the dash lip.<br><br>Now just to find the &quot;correct&quot; color and a &quot;manufacturer&quot;.<br><br>I too thought the A-pillar location may be a little cumbersome to both look around (given it's current capablility to block sight of small vehicles) and the fact you either need to give up the &quot;oh-crap&quot; handle, or thicken the pillar padding to get the gauges in place left me looking for other solutions. There are not any blind spots in the dash for them either.

Mathew

I used the steering column mount from Diesel dynamics (autometer makes it) on mine. If you are only going with 2 gauges I thought it came out very clean. It does block most of the view of the numeric displays - but you can still see the warning areas and the gauges fine. <br><br>Mathew

Mopar_Mudder

I am going to go with the X-Monitor from BD. I like the idea of gauges and think they are easier to glance at, but I am not cutting off my handle. Also I think it will block less view then a triple gauge does. It looks like the read out should closly match the numbers on the radio making it a some what stock looking piece.<br><br>I know the price is a little higher, but what are you paying for 3 guages and the pillar? really for the price it is a drop in the bucket compared to the price of the truck, atleast to me any way <br><br>

TON4FUN

Same here on the X-Box just waiting for it to come out for the 03's and to get my new truck. I hate waiting.

davec

[quote author=Mopar_Mudder link=board=17;threadid=11041;start=0#105639 date=1045496733]<br>I know the price is a little higher, but what are you paying for 3 guages and the pillar?[/quote]<br><br>About $300 for everything (EGT/Boost/Tranny) from Geno's Garage plus the boost tap from PDR.<br><br>As for blocking the view, it doesn't block much more than the stock pillar. The angle of the photo exaggerates the blocked view.

Mopar_Mudder

So the X-Monitor is a little more, its $425 I belive. For the extra $125 I will keep my handle I think

butchera

DaveC, <br><br>Who's a-pillar did you use? I saw that Geno's has one from ProPod that can act as a replacement. Is this the one you used? I want to do the same thing, but that grab handle thing keeps comming up.<br><br>

davec

[quote author=butchera link=board=17;threadid=11041;start=0#106109 date=1045597683]Who's a-pillar did you use? <br>[/quote]<br><br>It's the Pro Pod from Geno's. It will replace the stock pillar, but I think they are required to tell you that it is &quot;not approved&quot; for replacement by NHTSA standards. They recommend sawing off the handle and placing this over the stock, I opted not to...

butchera

Thanks Dave, <br><br>That looks like the way I'm going also.<br><br>

duck

The X-Monitor looks like the way I'll go. If anyone's interested, you can e-mail Dave Dias at Dave Dias dave@bd-power.com and he'll put you on a list of people to notify that the 03 box is ready.<br>I e-mailed BD and this is the guy I got. He let me know about the list, so now you know <br><br>The idea of having 3 digital guages and getting to keep my grab bar is pretty appealing.