Gauges Where?

[drawson]

Where did you install your EGT & Transmission Temp Gauge? Any Pics?

I have a 2020 RAM 6.7L

 

[Topzide]

Are you looking to install separate round gauges? There isn't much in the way of mounts for the newer trucks. The best option would be an Edge CTS with the bracket that Genos sells that mounts with A-pillar screw with ball mount. I used that style bracket in my 2014 to mount a Garmin GPS unit in drivers lower windshield. Other option would be to get a Dash-Mat and use Velcro on the bottom of gauge pod to hold in place. With the Edge unit, it allows you to monitor a lot more Pid's that are in the truck. Hope this helps.

 

[Ozymandias]

Are you looking to install separate round gauges? There isn't much in the way of mounts for the newer trucks. The best option would be an Edge CTS with the bracket that Genos sells that mounts with A-pillar screw with ball mount. I used that style bracket in my 2014 to mount a Garmin GPS unit in drivers lower windshield. Other option would be to get a Dash-Mat and use Velcro on the bottom of gauge pod to hold in place. With the Edge unit, it allows you to monitor a lot more Pid's that are in the truck. Hope this helps.

I second this, use the sensors that are already in the truck.
You must have a Tradesman then, the others have the transmission temp in the cluster.

 

[AH64ID]

Where did you install your EGT & Transmission Temp Gauge? Any Pics?

I have a 2020 RAM 6.7L

Edge CTS3

 

[Topzide]

Another you might consider, upgrade your EVIC from 3.5" to the 7". You'll have access to a better gauge selection with many available all the time. I did this to mine; https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/7-evic-change.275726/. Same place has for the 2020's, and AlfaOBD can change engine hours and mileage.

Another option since you have AlfaOBD, you can monitor gauges (Pid's), with a small tablet on a dash mount. This outfit has some nice mounts! https://www.bulletpointmountingsolutions.com/. They're able to hold a tablet up to 10"! Little bit on the $ side, but worth it! Put it in my truck, very happy with the way they work.

 

[Diesel85]

Another option to consider is the Banks iDash and do a pillar mount to dress it in.

I'm going to get the iDash with the data logger that logs to a MicroSD this summer and dress it into the pillar. I mainly want it for the regen, boost PSI, exact DEF %, and exact DPF %.

Right now I'm using a BlueDriver, but it's slow to load/connect, plus it ties up my phone.

 

[AH64ID]

Another option to consider is the Banks iDash and do a pillar mount to dress it in.

I'm going to get the iDash with the data logger that logs to a MicroSD this summer and dress it into the pillar. I mainly want it for the regen, boost PSI, exact DEF %, and exact DPF %.

Right now I'm using a BlueDriver, but it's slow to load/connect, plus it ties up my phone.

Get a CTS3, it’s a much nicer product and better display.

 

[Diesel85]

Get a CTS3, it’s a much nicer product and better display.

Hmm... I didn't realize they had a mount for the DT trucks.

Guess they do!

Thanks!!

 

[John Jensen]

I second this, use the sensors that are already in the truck.
You must have a Tradesman then, the others have the transmission temp in the cluster.

There is no exhaust manifold EGT sensor on the truck. Need to add it

 

[John Jensen]

Hmm... I didn't realize they had a mount for the DT trucks.

Guess they do!

Thanks!!

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That's a great looking mount. Is that a new Edge mount or ???

 

[AH64ID]

There is no exhaust manifold EGT sensor on the truck. Need to add it

It’s not necessary with EGT1 though, add 10° per psi of boost to EGT1 to get a manifold temp.

 

[John Jensen]

It’s not necessary with EGT1 though, add 10° per psi of boost to EGT1 to get a manifold temp.

Also, it may not be necessary to monitor, as it's my understanding that the truck will defuel if EGTs reach a maximum temperature. Not sure of this, do you know?

 

[AH64ID]

Also, it may not be necessary to monitor, as it's my understanding that the truck will defuel if EGTs reach a maximum temperature. Not sure of this, do you know?

I understand that it will, but I do not know at what temperature that is.

 

[Ozymandias]

If your truck is factory you need nothing at all to monitor.
Especially EGT are closely monitored by the ECM for the functionality of the DPF and SCT. Anything out of spec you get a CEL and a derating.

 

[Diesel85]

If your truck is factory you need nothing at all to monitor.
Especially EGT are closely monitored by the ECM for the functionality of the DPF and SCT. Anything out of spec you get a CEL and a derating.

I think the gauges in the stock EVIC on the 2020+ trucks are fine for the Cummins. At least you guys got a DPF, boost, and fuel filter life screens.

Those three screens should be mandatory on any modern diesel.

Since my little EcoD doesn't have those nifty gauges, I want them, so doing a CTS3 would make sense.

But I agree with @Ozymandias, they are not needed for routine operation. It just provides more feedback to the user.

 

[Cummins12V98]

West Coast towing over 35k combined, I really don’t care as I lay down the pedal and as the FAMOUS Stan Gozzi once said “it can’t hurt its self.

Now my 98 12V I towed by the gauges or I would have smoked #6.

 

[johnmyster]

Piece of 2" PVC pipe profiled to fit the lower corner of the bezel. Held in place with 3M double sided tape. Fits a gauge perfectly. Black rattle can. Would be easy to do a second on the other side if needed.

It keeps the dash clean. Well, until I put the TPMS monitor up there for the camper and the trailer rear camera screen. Oh, and the video screen dashcam rearview mirror...