Help me spend money on gauges!

[KMSCD]

After looking through the FAQs, it looks like I need a tach, EGT, boost, transmission and water temps. What about pyro (or is this the same as EGT or boost, a little confused on that)? And, I need a little gauge OJT.



Since I can't find any three mount pillars/pods, I assume I can buy a 1- and a 2-gauge pods and fit them on my pillar? I think I'll put EGT, boost, and pyro on the pillar and then put the two aforementioned temp gauges in an overhead pod.



I'd like to get a tach gauge bigger than 2 1/6" (closer to 5" if possible), something like this...

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And mount it on the left-hand side of my dash. What should my rpm range be?



For these gauges, should I get electrical or mechanical sending units?



I'd like to stick with black gauge faces and bezels because eventually I'd like to make most of my interior dark gray with red accents to match my exterior (when i get that done).



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[blacksheep4x4]

PM me I can get you hooked up with what you need.

Thanks, Mike

 

[JLEONARD]

A pyrometer is the guage that monitors EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature).

You need the gauge, a thermocouple to install in the manifold, and a lead wire. It usually comes as a kit, but not always so you need to make sure.

 

[PToombs]

Yeah, PM Mike, he's a good guy to deal with. He got me gauges, I love 'em.

Thanks again, Mike!

Pyro and boost are necessary, tach is helpful, trans temp if you pull a trailer or anything that works the transmission hard. Fuel pressure if you turn the pump waay up. On the other hand, it is fun having the "airplane cockpit" in your truck!



P. S. If you put in a tach, don't forget to watch the road! I almost learned the hard way!

 

[KMSCD]

A pyrometer is the guage that monitors EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature).

You need the gauge, a thermocouple to install in the manifold, and a lead wire. It usually comes as a kit, but not always so you need to make sure.

Thanks, that's what I thought but wasn't totally sure.





Thanks for the contact info!

 

[blacksheep4x4]

Yeah, PM Mike, he's a good guy to deal with. He got me gauges, I love 'em.

Thanks again, Mike!

Pyro and boost are necessary, tach is helpful, trans temp if you pull a trailer or anything that works the transmission hard. Fuel pressure if you turn the pump waay up. On the other hand, it is fun having the "airplane cockpit" in your truck!



P. S. If you put in a tach, don't forget to watch the road! I almost learned the hard way!

I am glad you are happy with your purchase. It is great to see good feedback from satisfied customers!

 

[dpuckett]

In my 91, I had the pyrometer and boost on the A-pillar (by the wing vent and windshield), with the tach on the dash right nest to them in a bullet mount. I think I have a picture of it somewhere. I may not.



If/when I get around to getting a new RPM sending unit (You dont have on ein your 89), I will put the tach on the dash of my "new" pickup, along with a fuel pressure gauge where the ash tray originally was. Easy to monitor, yet not terribly in the way.



RPM range is 0-4000, and only then if you have Greenleaf or someone get into the top of your pump. I think my 91 went up to about 2800 before I started messing with the RPM screw. Turned 3100 or so with stock internals.



Daniel