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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 03:47 PM
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What should I get for my 5th gauge? I've got Fuel Pressure, Boost, EGT, and transmission temperature. I was thinking oil pressure next. Does ISSPRO make an oil pressure gauge? My goal with this truck is 600 rwhp daily driven so what do yall think would be the best gauge to get? Thanks for the help yall.
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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How much are you making now?? Power that is?
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Comp(in EZ mode) and 275's are being thrown in this january and that'll be it until I get the money for a new tranny. I'm trying to get all of my supporting systems up and running so I have an idea what's good and bad before I get into the real heavy bombing (Drag comp, Mach 6, head, cam, twins, the usual .
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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I'd go with an engine oil temp guage......
andy
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 06:55 PM
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I'd go for the oil pressure. Oil temp is going to be within 10 degrees of coolant temp most of the time due to the oil to water oil cooler.
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:36 PM
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How about dual boost gauges?
One for each turbo
Or maybe a NOS gauge or a brake pressure
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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Brake pressure? Hmmm. Never thought of that. Should I get a pressure gauge to see when my kanooter valve opens as well?
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 07:45 PM
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I read a post about something called "Juice Grips" I think they may just hold your kanooter valve open always so you dont need a gauge.
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:06 PM
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Second Exahust guage

It might possible to to gain somethng by a second exahaust gauge mointering down strean exhaust after the turbo before the EB too. With your proposed set then your will not if your twin are cooling properly no guessing.
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:17 PM
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Rear end temp gauge. (The truck not yours) Exhaust temp gauge, intake air temp. Pre post fuel press? But I would prolly go with an oil press, but dont disable the warning light. (or install one alone with the gauge.) It will grab your attention quicker than a moving gauge needle.
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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My rear end temperature gauge would probably be pegged right now (just ain't wings).
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:25 PM
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how about the Turbine Inlet Pressure gauge? to keep an eye on your drive pressures. just a thought...

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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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I've got two tranny temp gauges... one in the pan and one in the hot line...

I wouldn't mind a gauge on the rear diff for when I'm towing...
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 10:29 PM
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Barometric pressure?
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Old Dec 21, 2004 | 06:10 AM
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How about a wallet gauge? When it gets over half full, it's time for more BOMBS!
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