2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Gauge ????

[JamesSimpson]

Im looking into a set of guages for my 02 QC. What type of gauges should I get mech? Elec? Also what is the diff between a EGT gauge and a pyro gauge. Should I get a boost/vac or just Boost. What about the Fp what the highest range I should get 15psi 60psi 100psi? Has any one got the BD X-mon system that is digital?

 

[Rattlin_Ram]

As far as what you need... .



EGT/Pyro same thing



Boost 0-40 or 0-60 depends on how many BOMBs you plan on in the future, but a new boost gauge is cheap to upgrade. I got 0-40. Don't need vacuum.



Fuel Pressure 0-30 is ideal I think. Any more is too much, any less isn't enough. Unless you could find a 0-20 or something, but generally they are 0-30 or so.



Tanny temp if you have an auto.



Mechanical vs. Electric is kind of your preference. Electric can be more expensive. And easier to install. Mechanical some say are more reliable/accurate.



I don't personally like digital, but can't comment on the quality of the x monitor.



I just put in ISSPros and am so far happy with them. They match stock almost perfect. They are a combination of mechanical and electric. EGT and transmission temp are electric, boost and FP are mechanical. There is a pic of my ISSPros in my gallery, before they sent me the new ones with orange pointers. Do a search for gauges on here and you'll have enough reading for hours.

 

[2ndgen2500]

i too dislike the digital gauges, i think its easier to read the standard gauges. . i personally all electrical gauges, but personally id stick with the electrical trans and boost, but i would choose a mechanical FP gauge with an isolator...

 

[CarlJensen]

In a thread some time ago a comparison was done on a variety of gauges and they ALL worked pretty well and were all nearly the same cost. I guess it comes down to personal likes. What I looked at was how they matched existing gauges and how they looked at night, did not want something I could not understand at a glance. I used combo gauges and they work for me, but a lot of people don't like them. Does not matter what you use as long as you have them to tell you what is going on in there.

 

[JamesSimpson]

If the EGT and PYRO are the same thing why does one cost more tan the other?

 

[Rattlin_Ram]

I would assume because you are looking at 2 different manufacturers.



A pyrometer is a device used to measure radiant heat. Or something like that I forget the actual definition. An EGT (exhaust gas temp) gauge is just a pyrometer in the exhaust. Make sure the gauge you look at includes the thermocoupler (sp?). That is the expensive part if I remember right. Most from the sources that advertise on here come as kit with everything you need. About $100-150 I think for an EGT gauge.

 

[JamesSimpson]

Is any one using the triple gauge Dash POD from AUTOMETER? Im looking for PIcs if anyone has them. The PIcs on the Autometer Webpage are not that good. I would like to see them in a truck on the dash.

 

[Ron Bissett]

Boost is vac samo samo. Ron Bissett in metro Louisville ky