Guages - transmission Temp for NV5600?

[Tee]

Looking at guages (Isspro whites from Geno's) and can't decide if I should get a transmission temp for the 6 shooter or not.



Truck is stock (04. 5) and will remain mostly that way. Only planned mods are



1)Rokktech sensor

2)AFE or BHAF intake

3)Highflow muffler and Cat test pipe (I think mine has distemper )



I do haul around a Lance Camper and tow either a boat or 18' enclosed car hauler.



If I don't get the transmission temp, would a fuel pressure guage make sense? Thought I read someplace they were a waste of $$ on the common railers.

 

[MMeier]

I take it you are installing the basic EGT and boost gauges, correct?

 

[Grizzly]

Looking at guages (Isspro whites from Geno's) and can't decide if I should get a transmission temp for the 6 shooter or not.



Truck is stock (04. 5) and will remain mostly that way. Only planned mods are



1)Rokktech sensor

2)AFE or BHAF intake

3)Highflow muffler and Cat test pipe (I think mine has distemper )



I do haul around a Lance Camper and tow either a boat or 18' enclosed car hauler.



If I don't get the transmission temp, would a fuel pressure guage make sense? Thought I read someplace they were a waste of $$ on the common railers.

I'm a little confused, why would anyone want a transmission temp gauge for. What does it do for you? Even if you are pulling a much bigger load than a Lance camper, the transmission isn't going to get that hot, is it? I just to know if this is something I should consider.

 

[Tee]

I take it you are installing the basic EGT and boost gauges, correct?

Yea, thats correct.

 

[abdiver]

Glad this question was raised, as I too want to install gauges that will enhance my knowledge of what is going on with my truck. But I am not sure what gauges are really required for this. Because of all the sales hype, its hard to know. I really don't think I need a differential temp gauge or do I ?



It appears to be only 2 places to install 3 gauges in a newer Dodge The pillar 1gauge unless you want to loose the hand grip, and 2 on the steering column



It would be great if someone could list the gauges to have for a stock truck in starting with the most important and ending with the least important



My 2 cents on the transmission is if you have a manual transmission a temp gauge is not required.



Bill

 

[rbattelle]

It would be great if someone could list the gauges to have for a stock truck in starting with the most important and ending with the least important

Every contributor would have a different list.



I'd like an NV5600 temp gauge some day, but not because I think it's necessary at all. Rather, it's because I like gauges and like looking at them. And I'm trying to make my cab look like an A-10 cockpit. :-laf



If I were making the choice, I'd go with fuel pressure before NV5600 temp. I think it's a fallacy that fuel pressure need not be monitored on the common rail trucks.



-Ryan

 

[Cattletrkr]

If you're concerned about your stock truck, you don't need gauges. If you drive it like you stole it or tow like a fool, then you do. I had gauges in mine before the mods came 'cause of the towing I do.



1. EGT

1a. transmission temp for auto

2. Fuel pressure--'98. 5-infinity

3. Oil pressure--a REAL gauge

4. transmission temp manual--for those us us who feel it necessary to tow way above sane limits for a pickup

5. Boost-- Do we really "need" this one??? About all I get out of mine is a smile watching it go. I suppose it'll tell us if we're not seeing enough boost.



For three gauges, how's 'bout this setup I got from Geno's



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[Diesel Manor]

I think Pyro, Boost, and Fuel Pressure would make more sence for your application. Take a look at our ISSPRO kits here if you want to see some good pictures. If you have any questions before you buy just give us a call. We'll be glad to help you out.

 

[Moose]

I like having gauges in any diesel vehicle I have ever and will ever own. . stock or bombed. . for one simple reason... Establishing baselines so I know when something might be going south... Even on a stock truck parts fail for what ever reason. . factory assembly, casting flaw, abuse, etc... And if u have already established base lines. . Then u can usually tell when something isnt right



My personal preferences for gauges r as follows:

1. EGT and Boost at the bare minimum

2. Trans temp gauge for autos

3. Post filter fuel pressure

4. Oil pressure (for the 3rd gens)

5. Oil temp for heavy haulers in hot climates

6. Manual trans temp for haulers in hot climates or mountainous areas



Moose

 

[CMNS PWR]

I'll add to Moose's setup by adding a pre filter fuel pressure. With both pre and post pressure gauges, it would be a relatively foolproof method to tell when its time to change filters... or at least in theory...



As far as places to put the gauges, one could run an additional 3 SPAs either in the cubby hole or under the rear-view mirror. Yes pricey, but why take a chance on a $45k+ truck?

 

[Moose]

Thx cmns pwr... I knew I forgot something...



I got bored one night and figured out just how many gauges u could fit in a 3rd gen using only comercially available gauge pods... 3 on the a-pillar, 3 in the cubby, 4 in the over head pod above the rear view mirror, 3 in a dash pod, 2 in a steering wheel pod, possibly another 3 in an additional dash pod modified to mount where the drivers visor is... So a total of 15 or possibly 18 gauges... I ran out of gauges to put in all the holes... If I ever win the lottery I am going to do it just for sh!ts and giggles... . I know. . I need help

 

[abdiver]

If you're concerned about your stock truck, you don't need gauges. If you drive it like you stole it or tow like a fool, then you do. I had gauges in mine before the mods came 'cause of the towing I do.



1. EGT

1a. transmission temp for auto

2. Fuel pressure--'98. 5-infinity

3. Oil pressure--a REAL gauge

4. transmission temp manual--for those us us who feel it necessary to tow way above sane limits for a pickup

5. Boost-- Do we really "need" this one??? About all I get out of mine is a smile watching it go. I suppose it'll tell us if we're not seeing enough boost.



For three gauges, how's 'bout this setup I got from vGeno's



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Cattletrkr, Does the 3 gauge Dash pod from Geno's interfer with your veiw out the windshield ?

I also have a dash mat did you just cut a piece out for the gauge pod to fit?



How does the gauge pod attach to the dash?



How do you get wires to the gauges ?



Thanks Bill

 

[abdiver]

My newbie Gauge list so far

Every contributor would have a different list.



I'd like an NV5600 temp gauge some day, but not because I think it's necessary at all. Rather, it's because I like gauges and like looking at them. And I'm trying to make my cab look like an A-10 cockpit. :-laf



If I were making the choice, I'd go with fuel pressure before NV5600 temp. I think it's a fallacy that fuel pressure need not be monitored on the common rail trucks.



-Ryan

Ryan, Sure everyone MAY have his or her list of gauges or like you just like gauges BUT it would seem a short list of the best gauges to have if you could only have a few of them. That said here is my list starting with the most important to the least This list is for Manual transmission

1 EGT

2 Boost

3 Oil pressure

4 fuel pressure

5 Oil temp

6 Manual trans temp

7 Differential temp

 

[Cattletrkr]

abdiver,



No interference with visibility at all. It sits just at or below the windshield wiper. Unless you're 4' 8" and drive with the seat all the way down.



There is a bracket that attaches to the dash. You have to pull the dash apart, which is surprisingly easy. The pod has little bitty screws that go into the bracket to hold everything into place.



The pod can be attached directly over the mat, although it's a very tight fit that way. I guess a hole could be cut large enough to fit the pod inside of it so as to avoid having to smash the pod down to get the mounting holes lined up. I didn't cut mine out 'cause I wasn't sure it would lay flat again.



Wiring... that's where it gets tricky. Actually, wires are the easy part, it's the boost line and the larger thermocouple leads and that massive fuel pressure line that are tough. They get routed up behind the tach/speedo assembly. Now that I think about it, it may be easier to pull that as well... wish I had thought of that when I put mine in. I used a piece of fencing wire to pull everything up thru. Took a while.



I like the look of the dash pod a lot better than the A-pillar. It's also a lot easier to keep an eye on too. Had the A-pillar in my '01, thought it was great until I got this one.



Am I the only one here who thinks boost gauges are overrated?? I bought mine 'cause everybody said I needed one. I'd much rather have an actual oil pressure gauge.

 

[gsbrockman]

If I were making the choice, I'd go with fuel pressure before NV5600 temp. I think it's a fallacy that fuel pressure need not be monitored on the common rail trucks.



-Ryan

I agree with Ryan as well.

Greg

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[abdiver]

Gauge placement

I was planning to install one gauge in A pillar so I could keep the hand grip, But I read where A pillar installations are not for TRUCKS with side air bags Ih have side air bags so I guess I won't be able to hang a gauge there.