Gages and KDP

[62MaxWedge]

Getting ready to order gauges for my truck.



What are the best mfgs? I'm looking at AUTOMETER:



Tach - Will the AUTOMETER work with the factory plug? (BTW, where is it and what color wire?) Range?



EGT Range?



Boost - not sure range



Plan on mounting them on the A pillar using a two pod and a single - anybody done this on first gen?



Trans Temp to come later.



Okay, next question - do I need to worry about the KDP on this truck?

 

[Philip]

If you don't plan of bombing t hard a 35 psi boost gage should work.



On the EGT a 1600 degree reading should get you by with no problem.



The third gage pod might put you up a little high. I have a pic of my 2 gage here somewhere. I'll find the link for it.



Yes you do need to worry about the KDP. There are issues in all years of the B series up till the case change in what ever later model year it was done.

 

[Philip]

Here is one link for a triple setup in a first gen.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=66695



Here is one of my double setup. That is the level I look at when going down the road.



https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=63940

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

I'm pretty sure most every guy/gal in here will agree with the following... .

You are on the right track with guages.

When it comes to EGT and or boost guages, remember one thing,... . almost every one of us has had such a good time tweaking and tuning, we've gotten hooked on it..... so. .

Your boost guage should have some "safety margin" in terms of max readings... .



I've had to change guages twice due to insufficient sweep range... boost used to be 20 psi, my 35 psi is no longer enough and I'll need a new one soon. . maybe this week actually. .

Pyro, should sweep to at least 1600*F, and 1800*F would be better. My first was 1500*, my current one is 1800*F.



If you don't allow enough "fun factor" in your guages you'll end up buying them two or three times...





Bob.

 

[farmerzo]

KDP

I would check on the KDP before it comes out, its not cheap replacing the timing housing. I'm still saving up to fix mine. alonzo

 

[Old Smoky]

Boy, it sounds like BushWakr is getting out of control. . I agree with these guys. A 35psi gauge, along with a 1600* pyro, should be enough unless you plan on getting crazy. I've got the Automeeter Z-series. They work great and closely match the factory gauges. I also have the two-gauge A-pillar pod. I like it. The gauges could be positioned a little better, but they are easy to read.



I cant say about the aftermarket tach hookup for sure. My Mopar gauge plugged into the factory location under the dash. I think some others do the same. As far as readings - flat ground no load I would see 12psi, and around 900* or so basically stock.



It is possible for the KDP to cause damage in the first gen too. Chances are that it wont, but I stopped mine just to be sure that it can’t.



Mike