30 or 60
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30 or 60
I'll also be adding gauges pretty soon. I noticed there's a 30 PSI. and 60 PSI boost gauge by Di-Pricol. Based on the fact that the Edge EZ, and a Scotty filter will probably be all the mods I'll make, which gauge would I need to get?
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TO elaborate further, the addition of the EZ and accompanying boost elbow will permit the boost to max out at around 32 PSI under full load - and peg out a 30 PSI guage, thought being far more readable under less than full bore driving.
The 60 PSI guage will put a full bore run at around mid scale - but be far less readable at "normal" driving boost, since PSI will usually be down around 10 PSI or less. The Westach guage I have with my Comp, maxes at 35 PSI - which in my scenario, is excellent, since I can still monitor operation at full load - but still get good readability at normal, lower operation...
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The 60 PSI guage will put a full bore run at around mid scale - but be far less readable at "normal" driving boost, since PSI will usually be down around 10 PSI or less. The Westach guage I have with my Comp, maxes at 35 PSI - which in my scenario, is excellent, since I can still monitor operation at full load - but still get good readability at normal, lower operation...
Ya pays yer money, and takes yer chances... ;D ;D
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I'm with Gary. My rule of thumb is that if you don't use at least 2/3 of the scale...you have the wrong gage for you. If you BOMB it down the road, a higher gage will be the least of your $. You can get 40 and 50 psi gages too. Check around the different mfgs.
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Well I considered some other gauges, but I think I read somewhere that the Di-Pricol was one of the more accurate for the EGT. I guess I could mix brands for the different gauges, but I thought I’d look a little nicer if they were all the same brand. Does anybody know of a company making a 3 pod dash mounted holder? I’d like to avoid “modifying” a 02 gauge mount. I’m not the handiest guy in the garage.
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I have just ordered a DiProcol boost gauge that goes to 35 psi. I like my gauges to read between 50 and 65% full scale at cruise. As all I can see for now is maybe the new TST box when it comes out (if I can still afford it after the air suspension) Does anybody see a problem with pegging the needle? I did not think a stock engine with just a fueling box would go over 35 psi. Or am I wrong?
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I have just ordered a DiProcol boost gauge that goes to 35 psi. I like my gauges to read between 50 and 65% full scale at cruise. As all I can see for now is maybe the new TST box when it comes out (if I can still afford it after the air suspension) Does anybody see a problem with pegging the needle? I did not think a stock engine with just a fueling box would go over 35 psi. Or am I wrong?
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You should be fine - with my Comp and the provided boost elbow, I usually cruise empty at less than 10 psi - even when towing out in the flats... about 33 PSI max in the hills under load with the 5er...
I have just ordered a DiProcol boost gauge that goes to 35 psi. I like my gauges to read between 50 and 65% full scale at cruise. As all I can see for now is maybe the new TST box when it comes out (if I can still afford it after the air suspension) Does anybody see a problem with pegging the needle? I did not think a stock engine with just a fueling box would go over 35 psi. Or am I wrong?
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You should be fine - with my Comp and the provided boost elbow, I usually cruise empty at less than 10 psi - even when towing out in the flats... about 33 PSI max in the hills under load with the 5er...
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Bikinaz, BigBlue made me think of something. Your original question did not state whether you wanted analog or digital. Personally I want the analog because they match my existing gauges. Have used both and find that after I get to know the position of the analog needles I can just glance at them and know if anything is out of whack. With a digital I need to actually read the number which takes a hair longer for my eyes to be off the road, specially at night. Basically it boils down to personal preferance. Something like which is best, Dodge, Ford or Chev. ;D ;D ;D
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I did see that digital unit. It makes the most sense as I could mount it on the pillar and my wife could still use the grab handle. However, I’m a lot like you Mexstan, I do like the quick glance ability on the analog gauges. They also look better and are less expensive. I just wish someone made a 3 pod mount that fit on my dash with out me having to take a Dremel to it.