I am looking at getting the Autometer C2 gauges for my pickup. Can anybody give me any advice about other gauges? What is the temp range I should be looking at for my transmission, PSI/Vac for my boost and temp for my PYRO?

 

good choice for gauges! i too am gettin the c2's. im lookin at either 0-60 or 0-100 psi for boost. pyro either 1600 or 2000

 

you won't have any use for a compound boost gauge.

 

I run the phantoms my boost is 0-60 psi and my pyro goes up to 1600 I would also add a fuel press gauge to your list IMO that is one of the most important gauges next to pyro

 

What are the parameters of your guy's trucks? boost, pyro, fuel, trans?

 

boost 0-60 pyro 0-2400 trans temp 0-280 fuel pressure 0-100

 

I'd go 0-1600 on the pyro. If you are doing short blasts, pegging the pyro isn't a real issue, and if you're towing, temps below 1600 will cause harm. Good to have your average reading in the middle of the range.

Boost 0-60, unless twinned, then go 0-100
Pyro 0-1600, maybe 0-2000 if you really want it
FP 0-100 on a 12v, 0-30 on a 24v
trans, I have no idea, never been a concern for me.

 

The thumb rule for all mechanical guages is that they're only really accurate in the middle 1/3 of the range. For instance: a 60 psi boost guage will be most accurate between 20 and 40 psi. How much beyond stock do you expect to take your truck?

Randy.

 

i agree that 1600 is plenty hot but i see temps up to 1400 degrees so i figured the 2400 would be alright and its the only one they had in the style i got

 

Here's mine

EGT - up to 1600
Boost - up to 35
Mechanical fuel pressure - up to 100
Trans - up to 250 (I think)

My boost gauge is too low for some, but I really like it because with normal driving the needle noticeably moves around.

 

Its all a big help guys and girls, I am just trying to figure out what my parameters should be when i choose a gauge. Any advice on mechanical or electrical gauges. I am thinking all electrical?

 

For pressure gauges, I wouldn't trust an electrical one. Some of them come with isolators, those are even worse.

 

I run full electrics in both trucks, no real issues to speak of.

 

I had the C2's and they looked great, but were WAY too bright at night. Make sure to get a dimmer with them, so you can still have the dash lights on, and you'll love them.

 

What gauges do you prefer, on my old Chevy I had trans, pyro, and boost. Most of you are saying i should have pyro, boost, and fuel? Or should I find a place for all four?

Where are you placing your sending units? Ie.. Exhaust manifold, transmission pan, exhaust side of turbo, fuel pump?