Gauges

[dodger22]

I am another new member to TDR and this is my first post. I have a 2001 SB 2500TD QC, auto with 3. 55 rear end. I bought the truck new to pull a 29' Golden Falcon - gvwr 9,800lb. My plan is to eventually install DTT tc & vb and exhaust brake. First I want to install EGT, trans. temp and possibly a boost or fuel pressure gauge these will be mounted on the "A" pillar.
Question - anyone care to recommend one make over another? I would like something that matches the factory instrument panel. Are these gauges fairly straightforward to install? About how much time should it take qualified person to do?
Thanks,

 

[Justbeamn]

Welcome to the TDR. Do a search on this topic. Many good points about this. I personally have Banks gauges. They work great for me. Autometer has a set that matches pretty close to the instrument cluster. Not to hard to install if you are somewhat savy. Have fun! #ad

 

[PAYCHECK]

I have the westach gauges that i bought from genos,in the latest issue of the TDR. It looks good with the stock dash. welcome to the TDR site!

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01 2500HD Q. C. 4X4,241HD SLT+ SB,3. 54,5spd,jacobs e-brake,tow pack,camper pack,all black,all leather,fully loaded,htd power mirrors,htd seats,full rhino lining bed and rocker panels,265/85r16 BFG ATs ko,nerf bars,everthing black,4'' Jardine,Westach boost & EGT gauge,

 

[mmeyn]

I am also a new comer to the cummings world, powerstroke was looking to complicated, anyhow I installed a boost and post turbo pyro and went with Isspro on the pillar. looks sharp. R607vw pyro $127. 50 and R8603r 0-50 boost $38. 86 bought them at dieselpage.com

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2001 HO Cummings QC 4x4 Long bed, 6spd 3:55 limited slip

 

[mmeyn]

I am also a new comer to the cummings world, powerstroke was looking to complicated, anyhow I installed a boost and post turbo pyro and went with Isspro on the pillar. looks sharp. R607vw pyro $127. 50 and R8603r 0-50 boost $38. 86 bought them at dieselpage.com

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2001 HO Cummings QC 4x4 Long bed, 6spd 3:55 limited slip

 

[LSMITH]

I have the SPA dual digital. It looks nothing like the factory gauges, but I really like it. Only one gauge for boost and pyro, and you can read it.

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99 2500 QC 4X4 AUTO SB 24V LARAMIE SLT 3. 5 LSD 285-75-16'S SPA Boost/EGT Everything but leather NRA Member Great Lakes TDR Member

 

[BigMike]

I just had ISSPRO Boose & Pyro gauges installed on a pillar. They look terrific. You can even have the pillar painted to match your interior. I simply went with the black, and saved $50. Had my installed along with some other performance enhancements for $217.

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1999, 2500, 4X4, QC, Laramie SLT, 5 spd, KN Filter, ISB Plug n' Power, 4" Exhaust, Piller Mount Pyro & Boost Guages, BD Exhaust Brake, Bugshield w/eyebrows. Bedliner, Diamond Plated Rail Protectors, Better Built tool box.
Pull a 2000 30. 5' Terry Manor 5th Wheel. GVRW 12000lbs.

 

[bbutler]

I installed banks guages, a pyro and a boost. I liked banks, they match the stock guages. Both are installed on the piller. Pillers come in black, with 1,2,and 3 gauge pods. you can by a can of spray paint from your dealer to paint the piller to match your interior. I drilled 3/4" hole in the fire wall next to the clutch pedal and installed a rubber grommet to feed the wires and tubing through. The hard part is drilling the 7/16" hole in the exhaust manifold for installation of the prob. Make sure to keep all chips out of the exhaust manifold. There's a 3/4' pipe plug in the intake manifold towards the rear of the engine, remome it . Install a 3/4' X 1/8' reducer. Install boost gauge fitting. (Check out DIESEL INJECTION SERVICE web page for guages and installation info) To feed the wires up to the piller it's easer to take the dash off and pull out the headlight switch. Just grab the dash and pull it comes off real easy. The stock piller also comes off the same way, just hold on and pull it stright towards you. Took me about 4 hours to install both guages. HAVE FUN!!!

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2001 3500 HO with all the yada yada yada.....

 

[JR2]

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They don't look anything like stock and they are expensive. But they are easy to install and have a few functions that are really great. Such as peak hold and flashing lights that get your attention at a preset level. I installed mine completly in about 4 hours.

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John D. Rathert Jr.
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01 2500 Forrest Green Sport SLT+ QC LWB 4x4 Auto 3. 54 rear end with all options avail. DC Nerf Bars, DC Grill Guard, DC mud flaps, Line-X bed liner, Leer 160XL Topper, Power Edge, EZ Edge, SPA Boost/EGT Gauge on pillar mount, DDT's tc/vb combo, 275 RV injectors, DD 4" Exhaust and a KN RE0880 where the air box use to be. New turbo (HX40), SS fuel lines and bigger injectors 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) Winter fun - 2000 Skidoo Summit 700
I am my own warranty station.
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[This message has been edited by JR2 (edited 03-08-2001). ]