Gauges installed!!
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Gauges installed!!
Hey guys...Got my Autometer Z-Series gauges installed. They are the 60psi Boost and Pyrometer mounted on the autometer a-pillar. I took the factory piller out completely and just put the autometer pillar in place and it is held tight with one screw. Lots of room to run wires.
Just wanted to say that this site rocks as I was able to make my own boost bolt from parts at NAPA ($3.00) and put it in the 3/4" plug on the side of the engine. Everything works good! 20psi boost with the Van Aaken and the pyro is mounted pre-turbo and I am getting around 1000ºF......I will post pics soon.
Shayne
Just wanted to say that this site rocks as I was able to make my own boost bolt from parts at NAPA ($3.00) and put it in the 3/4" plug on the side of the engine. Everything works good! 20psi boost with the Van Aaken and the pyro is mounted pre-turbo and I am getting around 1000ºF......I will post pics soon.
Shayne
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i am buying a new truck soon and i will be going with the z series too. i am trying to decide if i want the mechanical 15psi fuel pressure gauge or the electric 30 psi model. the electric one is mucho $$. i am worried about pegging the mechanical one.
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I have the z-series and I am in the process of replacing them with Isspros.
You will definitely want a 30psi fuel gauge. I run 10-15 psi all the time an may run more when I upgrade the fuel system.
I have an Isspro fuel gauge and like the look and lighting more so that is why I am switching...
If you are looking for the autometers and have the isspros you dont want PM me
You will definitely want a 30psi fuel gauge. I run 10-15 psi all the time an may run more when I upgrade the fuel system.
I have an Isspro fuel gauge and like the look and lighting more so that is why I am switching...
If you are looking for the autometers and have the isspros you dont want PM me
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I just got some gauges from speedhut.com. They're not any cheaper than others, but they look pretty good and are all electronic. The boost sensor looks like a very high quality part with an automotive grade connector and the pyrometer came with a high grade Omega thermocouple.
I also got an A-pillar pod from them and it's not so great in terms of fit. I'm wondering if anyone makes a higher quality one?
I also got an A-pillar pod from them and it's not so great in terms of fit. I'm wondering if anyone makes a higher quality one?
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As for a-pillars, go with the autometer part. It is much better in the fit and finish dept and only a little more in the money dept. ( just a few dollars)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTOM...spagenameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTOM...spagenameZWDVW
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I'm using the autometer 0-100 fp guage. I had the 0-15 and with a line kit on the stock pump it was pegged most of the time.