Guages, Do you really need them?

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I KNOW I WILL BE PURCHASING THE EGR/BOOST GAUGE WHEN MY 2001. 5 ARRIVES. WE HAVE AN OLD MACK TANDEM DUMPER AND WHAT GAUGE DO YOU THINK IS CENTERED RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DASH AND IS BY FAR THE BIGGEST GAUGE IN THE CAB OF THE TRUCK?---- PYROMETER!

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2001. 5 2500 DARK GARNET QC LB 4X4 6SPD HO 3. 54 EVERYTHING BUT THE COWHIDE

 

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Originally posted by M1A2:
I know the cardinal rule of BOMBing. Guages (Pyro - boost)are a must but what about a stock truck. All good to know info but is there ever a risk of damage to a stock truck under normal operating conditions that make them a nessecity?

NO?NO?, Uh-OH! YES! YES. Weell, I'll jump in. I think gauges are a help in a perfect world, keeps you updated, you can watch your boost for fuel economy. In an imperfect world…after having someone fuel up my rig with gas, I bet I coulda saved a turbo and maybe injectors if SOMEONE coulda known the EGT!!