Just one qustion about gauges: I want to install a fuel press gauge to take an eye on it (i have a 99 ctd with the famous VP44); I have found mechanical and electric gauge, what's the differences? what's best for my truck? (I saw that mechanical are much expensive than electr.) what's the easy-install?
thanks to all guys.

ROB

 

both are easy to install, mech. are cheaper and from what i heard last longer. some people use an isolator i have not. i just ran a small needle valve just in case it leaks and to also cut down on the pulses. electric you tap a hole thread a sender then run your wires, but some gauges cant take the pulsating and fail. i chose the mech. because if it fails there much easier to replace, no wires and Hella cheaper. $40 compared to 150 or so.

 

I chose the Quadzilla Commander. For about $300 you get 4 gauges displayed simultaneously, with alerts, custom defueling aprameters, and min/max data. It monitors more than 4 things, but you can display 4 at a time.... It also controls some chips/modules.

 

thanks a lot! I want a fuel press gauge that mount in a single pillar pod and I'll monitor the other parameters with a Commander, I'll get it for next mod very soon. 1 gauge only because I like the single pod, only for this, dont like the 3pod pillar because i think its too much restrictive of drive view...
I have a stock truck, I'm waiting my EDGE EZ next week and plan on exehaust and intake.... fuel press gauge 0-30 psi can fit my ride? or 0-60 0-100...

 

30 psi gauge should take care of it for a VP44.

 

From what I have noticed, mechanical gauges usually have a 270* sweep and electric gauges have a 120* sweep. I like the larger sweeps since there are more graduations and more movement in the needle.

Ronnie

 

Typically, mechanical gauges are cheaper as well.

Dave

 

Ok guys, many thanks! I have looked at Di Pricol Optix on Diesel Manor, very cheap, but I also need the pressure isolator?? about 70$...

 

YOu don't need the isolator.

After running other options, I'm now using a cheapie $20 Jegs 1.5" mechanical gauge-- it's worked the best, and does so at very low cost.


JH