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Old 11-10-2009, 09:33 AM
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im starting to do upgrades on my truck what gauges do i need
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 11:37 AM
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Minium I would suggest is - Boost - EGT (pyro) and Tach. I have used Auto Meter and had good luck with them.

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Old 11-10-2009, 03:13 PM
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Pyro and Boost to get started. A Fuel pressure guage also comes in handy when messing with the fuel system.
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by muskrat
Pyro and Boost to get started. A Fuel pressure guage also comes in handy when messing with the fuel system.
i have an oil pressure guage as well, but i'd say muskrat hit the nail on the head
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by muskrat
Pyro and Boost to get started. A Fuel pressure guage also comes in handy when messing with the fuel system.

thats a good start. but if its an auto transmission in these trucks, a trans temp gauge is a MUST.
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 09:58 PM
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yea next what i need is a fuel pressure guage and tranny temp but what kind of fuell psi gauges are u guys running, mechanical or electric, i guess what i'm asking is which is better.
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 10:13 PM
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i have a 0-20 psi gauge its a crappy one from kragen auto parts. but the one i plan on getting is a 0-15. i believe anything over 15 is bad for the pumps so no need to go that high anyways.

as for what kind, i got my eyes on the autometer ultra lites those are what im ordering this week
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 10:40 PM
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Just get em all.
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Nice Setup
 
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Old 11-10-2009, 11:13 PM
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Originally Posted by lukesdiesel
Nice Setup
Its ok, not great. Made it from scratch from a flat metal shelf and a piece of aluminum.
 


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