EGT Gauges, Whats Good?

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Need recomendations on type, range, and where to buy EGT gauges. Also, what temp should ETH run at on flat, stock.

 

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For EGT gauge the only criteria you really need is 0 to 1600&deg; , other then that it is personal preference as to which gauge you use. There is Autometer, SPA Digital, Isspro, VDO, Banks, and a few others that I can't think of of the top of my head. You have to decide which "line" you like the best.

I don't have an ETH, so I will leave that question up to someone else to answer. I am pressed for time at the moment..... I'll check back later today and try to give you some websites so you ccan view these gauges.

 

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Hi, John.
Here are a few websites for gauges:- http://www.isspro.com/ www.westach.com/ http://store. yahoo.com/gofast/ http://www.summitracing.com/index.htm www.dakotadigital.com/products/egt.htm http://www.dieselpage.com/ http://continentalimports.com/vdo_vision.html http://spatechnique.com/instruments.html

 

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Hi John. I just finished installing my DiPricol pyro gauge and I am very happy with the product and TST as well. The instructions were complete and the gauge appears to be of high quailty. I mounted the sensor pre-turbo, in the exhaust manifold and I'm seeing readings around 500-550 F while crusing at 50 mph. Here's the link for TST: http://www.tstproducts.com/gauge_kits.html

Good luck, there's alot of high quality gauges to choose from.
Scott W.



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White 2001. 5 3500 ETH/DEE 4X4 Quad cab SLT,tow package and camper prep,Husky liners front and rear,DiPricol pyro and boost gauges.

 

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If you don't mind spending $$$ the SPA digital gauge is very nice. It also has some unique features such as a memory that holds your max boost/egt and alarm lights. They can be purchased many places. I got mine from HVAC (Nowel) at www.performancediesel.net His customer service is great.

Click on the link in my signature to see my gauge.

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01 2500 SLT+ QC LWB 4x4 Auto 3. 54 rear end Forrest Green Sport with all options avail
DC Nerf Bars, DC Grill Gard, DC mud flaps, Line-X bed liner, Leer 160XL Topper, Power Edge and SPA Boost/EGT Gauge on pillar mount.
Bill K's torque converter/valve body, new EZ power edge and 275 injectors on deck, 4" exhaust and air box mods in planning stages.

See My Truck

Dads truck: 98. 5 3500 SLT QC LWB 4x4
Brother Truck: 92 W250 SLT CC LWB 4x4 (Dads old truck)

See 5 Diesels and a Gasser
Winter fun: 2000 Skidoo Summit 700

[This message has been edited by JR2 (edited 10-23-2000). ]

 

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Real happy with the Auto-Meter liquid filled.

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Owner: Stabco Repower, The turbo housing guys. '89, CC, SB, 5sp, 3. 54, 16cm2 housing, maxed fuel, KN, Banks exh w/muffler, Horton fan clutch, Autometer liquid filled gauges, Accessory tach option, 100% Dyna-Mat, Borgeson steering shaft, Firestone air bags, Chrysler V-twin air comp, 2. 5" lift, Rancho Shocks, Alcoa LTS wheels, BFG 255/85/R16 MTs (33. 3")

 

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Just installed my Dakota Digital EGT. Lots of options on faceplate and LED colors, and seems to be a quality product and great customer service!!!

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2001 QC4x4 eth dee slt+ 3. 54 blk agate leather Warn transformer mount Hella 4000s, Hella 530 backups, Optima redtops Toro liner, jacobs ebrake, wired front and rear for Warn 9000 winch, backup lights inset into rear bumper,bumper powder coated silver vein, bedliner on 6" of rocker Garmin Colormap GPS

 

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Just installed ISSPRO pre turbo, works very well, no problem with lighting, etc.

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96 CC 4X4 2500 SLT AUTO transmission, PrimeLoc, GUTTED CAT, 150,000+ Miles still goin' strong, Lots of Ham Radio gear, NO IGNITION NOISE!!! Love my diesel!!!

 

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hey KBOOU,
What was the Model # to the guage you put in?I am wondering which one it is and did they address the light problem. Thanks

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01'2500 Q\C LWB white,HO-6-spd. ,3. 54,4-disk brakes,trailer tow, camper special,custom bolt-in G/N, See'ya down the road Michael

 

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JR2
Smart looking gauge setup! I like the one gauge design.
Does the digital get sort of hard to read during large swings in boost or EGT?

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Lil' Mack - 89 D250LE 5 Spd 3. 54 Reg Cab. K&N,"tweaked pump", BD Injectors, Banks Pyro/Boost, 3. 5" Exst tail section straight. E&M Custom seats. Bosch H4, PIAA 80W/80W HdLites. 100W Drv,55W Fogs.
232,500 miles (372,000 Kms) 7700 Hrs. Cummins Power Booster member.
The Original Turbo Diesel

 

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Just ordered my dual pyro-boost gauge and pillar mount from www.genosgarage.com

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98. 5 2500 QC,SB W/ camper shell, whitw w/driftwood lower 2wd,3. 54, loaded w/o leather,chrome Westin step bars, BD tc/vb w/trans temp,4" BD exhaust from turbo back, firestone airbags, heavy duty pullrite hitch, Bug sheilds, 4x4 type mud flaps front and back, Amsoil bypass & air filter.

 

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Lil' Dog - The digital reading can swing very quickly and you can have trouble seeing the top. This is most aparent with the boost. When you pust the go pedal to the floor boost can jump fron 2-25 instantly. That being said, the alarm lights and the peak hold features solve this problem. When my limits for boost and egt are hit the lights go off and I back off the go peddle, then I hit the button and see how high the numbers went. The other annoying thing is the egt swings in increments of 7 degrees. All in all I love the digital gauges. . it allows me to get actuall #'s and not just a guess from a needle type gauge. I would highly reccomend them to anyone who does not mind spending $$$ on gauges.

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01 2500 SLT+ QC LWB 4x4 Auto 3. 54 rear end Forrest Green Sport with all options avail
DC Nerf Bars, DC Grill Gard, DC mud flaps, Line-X bed liner, Leer 160XL Topper, Power Edge, SPA Boost/EGT Gauge on pillar mount, and DDT's torque converter - valve body.
EZ power edge and 275 injectors on deck, 4" exhaust and air box mods in planning stages.

See My Truck

Dads truck: 98. 5 3500 SLT QC LWB 4x4
Brother Truck: 92 W250 SLT CC LWB 4x4 (Dads old truck)

See 5 Diesels and a Gasser
Winter fun: 2000 Skidoo Summit 700

 

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FWIW, the ISSPRO, the Banks, and the one listed on the TST URL posted earlier are all ISSPRO. The only difference is the style of lettering/colors.

The Autometer I'd avoid like the plague after hearing that JNutter's guage was off by some 200 deg. At least I think that's who it was...

The SPA is nice, but way pricier than I'd spend on a guage that doens't at least have a bar graph along with the digital readout so you can watch the speed of the increase. I do like the idea of the alarm, though. I'd love to add that to my ISSPRO guage.

Rob

 

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<font color=blue>Rob G -

Autometer is one of the best gauges out there, commonly used in the racing industry. JLNutter had his probe post turbo if I recall not to mention he had I a different thermocouple probe then what should be ran with a diesel.

 

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The meter I ordered from ISSPRO is R607
the illumination is a little brighter than the boost meter. The egt is very easy to read, and accurate.

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96 CC 4X4 2500 SLT AUTO transmission, PrimeLoc, ISSPRO EGT Boost transmission Temp, GUTTED CAT, 150,000+ Miles still goin' strong, Lots of Ham Radio gear, NO IGNITION NOISE!!! Love my diesel!!!

 

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HERE IS WHAT I ORDERED, WHAT IT COST. I THINK THE QUALITY IS GOOD.

Pyro--R606-10 $127. 50
Boost--R8603R+IK (0-50psi) $36. 86
TRANY TEMP--R9054 AND SENDER KIT $31. 34
A PILLAR MOUNT--AUT3GFP $52. 95
SHIPPING $6. 50

TOTAL $255. 15

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96 CC 4X4 2500 SLT AUTO transmission, PrimeLoc, ISSPRO EGT Boost transmission Temp, GUTTED CAT, 150,000+ Miles still goin' strong, Lots of Ham Radio gear, NO IGNITION NOISE!!! Love my diesel!!!