One more guage, which one?
08-04-2007, 09:10 PM
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One more guage, which one?
Right now Im running three isspro guages in the cubby below the heater controlls. Boost, EGT's and tranny temp. Im adding three more above the rearview. Fuel pressure, rail pressure, and one more. What would you guys suggest?
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I second oil pressure. The factory gauge is a reading that is based on the computer. Nowhere on these trucks is an oil pressure sending unit. Very simple to install. Just remove the 1/8 " npt pipe plug on top of the oil filter housing and screw in your line or sender. My factory gauge reads 40 psi all the time. My autometer reads between 28 psi at idle up to 70 psi at highway speeds when warm.
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I second oil pressure. The factory gauge is a reading that is based on the computer. Nowhere on these trucks is an oil pressure sending unit. Very simple to install. Just remove the 1/8 " npt pipe plug on top of the oil filter housing and screw in your line or sender. My factory gauge reads 40 psi all the time. My autometer reads between 28 psi at idle up to 70 psi at highway speeds when warm.
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08-05-2007, 11:10 AM
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Never too many gauges
Second boost gauge or oil pressure. The factory is next to worthless as my factory gauge reads about 40 psi and the aftermarket gauge reads 65 just after start up. Amazing the two read about the same after about 20 minutes on the road when I drop to idle at a stop. The factory is a "if this condition then this reading". I suppose the factory gague reads zero if there is no pressure but what does it read with about 6 psi of pressure?: 
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08-05-2007, 11:26 AM
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Bottom Turbo.. It is reading drive pressure.. I am just learning on this so I may not be correct but Idealy you want say 25 psi boost and 50 psi boost drive pressure driving the big turbo.. It helps with tuning..