Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Just got done installing my gauges, got ???

[HookMeUp]

I just got done installing a set of Isspro gauges, boost and egt. Started the truck up and the boost gauge reads 0 at idle. Is this normal? I won't get a chance to drive it until tomorrow, other obligations tonight. Thanks in advance.

 

[RAMICATOR]

yes it is normal

 

[FourBarR]

boost only happens when you put a load on the engine. try it up a steep hill at wot. you should see max boost.

 

[HookMeUp]

Drove the truck to work this morning, now I see what you mean about no boost until there is a load. Man the EGT sure does climb fast! Now it's bombs away as soon as I get the fuel pump upgraded. I only have about 11. 8 psi at idle and 9. 8 at cruising altitude.

 

[dmhollister]

boost gauge reads 0 at idle. Is this normal?

Normal for a diesel, but for a gasser no. I did not realize that a turbo on a gasser will actually draw the boost gauge negative until I looked at a friends dodge str4. Quite a difference in how boost works for a gasser. Oo.