roughstock

I just got the truck in my sig, the 03. Going to start the mods soon. I want gauges and a programmer. Will Edge CTS be enough for gauges, ive heard mixed reviews and sever different versions of what it will measure. At a minimum, i need Boost, EGT, and Fuel Pressure from LP. A rail pressure gauge would be nice, but not necessary. Will the CTS do those things for me? or should I go with regular mechanical gauges?
Sould i get the programming with it or go with Smarty?
Thanks

beewize

There are alot of post on this. Alot of folks like the analog because they are easier to read at a glance. I believe this to be true.
I recently added a smarty pod6 with a quadzilla scout 11 montior. It is awsome!!!!!! It is the ONLY one that works with smarty. It is way less $$$$$ then a edge. You can get both for less. The Quadzilla is nothing fancy. No color, pics, etccc. But it is a great monitor. I really like watching my gears change (1-4 auto) and it shows when the torque convert is lock or not and if there is any slip occuring. I glance over at the egts and they are instant. They show to the 10ths. I like that it will show spikes the instant you throtle up, and i mean the very second, no analog delay. Set it up with one wire or take down in less then a minute.
Again Quadzilla is set up for smarty POD

roughstock

That scout II looks good, but i have an 03, and they dont list one for my truck.
Im still thinking regular gauges and smarty.
EGT, Boost, FP.
Any think else?

madhat

I'm all for analog. I have only had an edge for a digital gauge, I was not a fan. Not saying there isn't a good digital gauge set out there...

Those three are your top ones. I would look into a tranny temp gauge if you tow heavy, and a rail pressure gauge if you really start getting into performance.

RyeThomas

I'm on the other side of the fence I like a digital gauge set up. I HATE the pillar gauges, JMO. I like the simplicity of the electronic screen, but at the same time you will need a real boost gauge if you go with a real turbo, or two for twins but most everything else can be done electronically. I like my CTS better than my outlook, but both have more accurate rail pressure but less accurate boost.

nickg

I like the digital set up as well, as it will log/save the highest settings(not all ), that way you can drive and not eyeball a gauge all the time, also you can set them to warn you when you hit your max presets, beauty of this for me is I can drive/tow or what ever and NOT have to keep an eye on the gauges, in my case edge backs down fuel when temps/egts/boost etc get out of range.

roughstock

So will the Edge CTS do Rail pressure?
I wont need trans temp as I have a manual.

madhat

I do have a digital rail pressure gauge, tho.

RyeThomas

Depending on the year yes.

bonus

For the 2005, Here is what Edge CTS/CS will do:

Accel Pedal Position,
Barometric Pressure,
Battery Voltage,
Boost,
Calculated Load,
Corrected Speed,
Engine Coolant Temp,
Engine Speed,
Fuel Level,
Fuel Rail Pressure,
Gear.
Gear with Reverse,
Intake Air
Temp,
Manifold Air Pressure,
Output Shaft Speed,
Throttle Position,
Trans Temp,
Vehicle Speed.

roughstock

Decided to go with regular gauges. Isspro white face.
Fuel pressure, boost, pyro.

cal74

On an early '07 will a CTS read accurate oil pressure unlike the dummy gauge in the cluster?

Thanks

Doe_knob

So The CTS on a 2005 will read rail pressure?
Without any extra plug ins? Will it work with a smarty? What if I wanted lift pump pressure?
Sorry didnt mean to Hi jack this thread. I am wanting to add pressure gauge myself

Racerx296

Rail pressure yes.
Lift pump not without an added sensor, I don't know if they are available yet.

Falcon1

My set up on the 04.5