Hey guys,

I am looking at getting some guages for my truck like the following

Fuel pressure guage
trans temp
exhaust temp
boost

but i dont know what acceptible ranges are for these items.
thanks in advace for a simple answer to an easy question

 

Fuel pressure guage 0 to 30psi
trans temp 0 to 280 should be good.
exhaust temp 0 to 1600
boost 0 to 35psi or 60psi if your stock a 35psi would be fine.

Check out Geno's Garage or Vulcan performance. They sell gauges kits with a pod.

 

I think the question is if you are anticipating huge, moderate, or stock power levels.

For my truck, comp, exhaust, intake, (in other words "moderate") I have exactly what's above with the 60 psi for boost. I can read them all really well and having the capability to go to 60 psi wouldn't be a bad thing....

Decide where you want to go eventually (and realistically) and we can point you in the direction....

But for now, above mentioned gauges should cover you!

 

ok along the same line what is the red line danger zone on each gauge?

 

Diesel manor has guage sets also
1250 EGTs is max for extended times
35-40 psi your turbo and head gasket will start to hate you
Never seen my trans temp over 170deg
Not shure about fuel press on 24v

 

He is right about the egt's, 1250 is max for long periods. I've seen all the way up to 1700-1800 for a few seconds(dyno runs). I've seen 50 psi on every hard run I do, but hey, I like playing with fire. Depends on your fuel setup for the pressure gauge. I see a constant 16-18 psi no matter what I do on the fass setup. You should never let the fuel pressure drop below 5-6 psi, that's when the fuel doesn't properly cool the VP causing the diaphragm problems.