Next product Request? Ideas???

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<font color=blue>Now that I have the Autometer Custom Gauge pretty much wrapped up, I enjoyed working on that, so I ask y'all what else would you like to see made? Not just gauges but in general. Toss out ideas here and if I can I will pursue one or two of them.
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How about a nice (factory) looking pod to mount (factory looking) accessory switches to. This could mount to the dash somewhere under/to the side of the steering colum. The pod would ideally be paintable plastic so you could match the interior color.

I'm sure I'll think of others... . #ad


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'01 2500 SLT+, QC, LWB, 4X4, 3. 54s, AT, SPA guages, Alpha Liner, Stolen Silencer ring, every option but running lights! To come: DD Stage II's PE or DD Boost Module, Exhaust brake, 4" turbo to tail, etc...

'98 DUCATI ST2 "Bombed" 944CC with Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Exhaust, F. I. M. Chip, K&N and "modified" air box.

 

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How about a 2 and 3 pod pillar mount with tweeter for gauges.

Cup mount for a 52 oz. mug to mount over the smaller cup holder on a 99, 5 speed.

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99 Quad Cab, White, SLT, 4x4, 5-sp, 3:54's, LSD, Loaded except cab lights and leather, Raven cap (cab high), Rhino liner, Stainless Nerf Bars, Stainless Rocker Panels, Tow package, Pro-flap mud flaps (Stainless Cummins "C" coming to add to rear flaps), Power Edge (my first BOMB), Valentine One, Amsoil throughout, CB Radio.

Things to come;

Hadley Bully Air Horns, 285/75R16 Cooper A/T's, SPA Pyro and Boost gauge, 4" exhaust system, DDIII's, Psychotty Air Filter.

NRA Life Member! (Need to protect our rights and FREEDOM!!)

 

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Originally posted by BIG BOB:
How about a 2 and 3 pod pillar mount with tweeter for gauges.

<font color=blue>I have emailed LoTek Engineering 4 or 5 times, only got a reply once. So I suppose I can start searching for this product and or someone to make it. Keep the ideas coming tho... . I have a feeling the pillar gonna be a tuffy.

 

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How about a "Kit/adapter" to intsall a P7100 pump on a ISB?
I need more Bomb time.
Doug.

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1998. 5,2500,ISB,Auto,CC,4x4,White Sport,275hp Injectors,240hp to the Ground,BD Pressure Lock,16x8 Eagles,295 BFG's,2. 5" Skyjacker Lift,Stockland Seibring Shell.
26ft Weekend Warrior.
1973 R/S Z28 Camaro.
1989 Jeep Cherokee.
427ci 585hp L88 Crate Motor, Still in the Crate!.

 

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I would love to see an ultimate box for the ISB something that would control smoke, timing, monitor EGT and not let the engine melt, and raise RPM on the ISB, pretty tall task, the problem is the D@#n cummins copyrighted ECM software.

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BLACK BEAST: 2K1 QC, SWB, Auto, 4X4, 4. 10 LSD, SLT, Black, Camel leather, Tow pckg, nv241HD, cab lights, 2 inch daystar coil spacers, 35 inch Mickey thompson claws, bushwacker flares, rhino lined bed and rocker panels.

soon to come;Auto transmission upgrades and some Bombing to outrun the durrmacks and pSd's

GREEN MACHINE: 93 Jeep Wrangler 4. 0L, T-18, 38X11 Boggers, Dana 44's, AtlasII T-case, ARB's, warn and moser shafts, Ramsey 5K winch... . NEEDS A DIESEL!!!!!!

 

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A rear wheel disc brake kit for less than a grand...

A front caliper upgrade...

A 50gl fuel tank replacement for Quad Cab short beds using the existing sending unit and filler hose...

243

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1999 Quad Cab 2500 ST 4X4 SB 24V/5speed 3. 54/LSD Driftwood/Agate
[*] 275hp Injectors, Wastegate Elbow, Boost Module by TXRam, Straight Pipe
[*] VDO Boost and Pyrometer on Autometer Gauge Pod
[*] 285/75/16 Bridgestone MT's, RS9000's, Hella 500 Driving Lights Husky Liners
[*] Smittybilt Sure-Steps, Magellan 315 GPS mounted on shifter console

-- email address removed --

 

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A data acquistion module with a realtime interface to ALL the variables that people are wanting to measure -

Pre/post turbo EGT
Boost psi
Temperatures - trans, diffs, xfr case
fuel pressures
mpg
etc. , etc.

Realtime output on notebook would be to customizable video "gauges".

Plugged into notebook computer w/GPS and mapping software to record realtime and save historical information for playback.

A second flat panel screen installed somewhere in the dash for easy and safe viewing.

Sounds like some of the cockpit equipment found in real nice airplanes, but the technology IS available.

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"Red Rage" - 2001 2500 SLT 4x4 QC Lowered Rear End 2. 5" 5spd, 4. 10 K&N Stock Replacement - 9,000 miles and counting! 30' 5th Wheel

 

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adapter kit to mate an allison 5 spd auto to take the place of our torque flite transmission!

 

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Originally posted by 243:
A rear wheel disc brake kit for less than a grand...

A front caliper upgrade...

243

And Lockable hubs on the front end

And Rifle holder for under the rear seat

And a center console with a Power Plug in it.

 

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Ditto on the Lock-Out hubs which would in turn, lead to a heavy dual piston caliper and be directly related to a rear disc kit from the same manufacturer.

Ok Kat, Give Warn a good swift kick in the A$$ to get them started.
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'99 2500HD Quad Cab 4x4, Intense Blue Pearlcoat, Fully loaded w/Agate leather interior, 5-speed, 4. 10 Limited Slip, Skyjacker Leveling kit, Heckethorn Nitro 9000 shocks w/dual End to End steering stabilizers, 35x12. 50x16. 5 BFG/AT KO's on 9. 75x16. 5 Eagle 589 Aluminum Wheels, 9004 Cool Blue's, Silencer Ring removed, Fog Lights relay pulled, No muffler, No resonator, 4" straight pipe, Northwest Customs Stainless Steel Rocker Panels, Steel Horse Stainless Steel Nerf Bars, K&N Filter, POWEREDGE W/HOT#3 PROGRAM.

 

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bennettj

That would be cool, an EFIS [electronic flight information system] for the Ram. The "glass cockpit. " Would you prefer a 2-tube efis or a 3-tube efis in case one goes out? Who would do this for us, Sperry, Raytheon, Collins, Radio shack? While we're at it, how about adding a FADEC [fully automated digital engine control]? I think that's been around for a few years, too, [DC-11??] C'mon DieselDunn, help us out here.

Seriously, I like that idea about a switch panel. Whaddya think, Kat?

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Tom
96 2500 Ext-Cab, 4x4, 5sp/3. 54, NRA sticker, Pep Boys Li'l Skunk airfreshener, etc.

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Hey Kat,

How about a fully functional OBD-II scanner with data acquisition and storage so we can see how our trucks perform on the road? At the same time, we could add the GPS receiver as noted above. #ad


Mick2500

 

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RT66DOC,

For pre-98 style dash you can replace the stock cup spiller with a switch panel pretty easy. Mine is on page 20 of the TDR #27. If you would like to see what my dash looks like I can e-mail you a picture.

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Joe George
Eureka, CA

'95 2500 CC auto 4X4,Combo EGT/boost guage,custom switch panel,PacBrake,TST #5,BD valve body,Automatic motorhome steps on both sides,Foldacover hard bed cover,Cummins chrome kit,Black steel grill guard,Front hitch receiver

 

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Kat,
Great job on the guages, wish I hadn't jumped so quick with the Isspro's.

Something I have been running around in my brain (small brain, maybe 5cm, quick to spool up but nothing comes out) is a larger and smoother flow intake manifold for the ISB. Saw on that Banks makes and was pretty impressed, but you guessed it big $$$$.
Anyway something that I feel would help these big fellows breathe a little easier.

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2001 4X4 ETH 6 spd, QC, SLT,SB, 3:54, Flame Red,camel tan leather, 4" exhaust turbo back, EGT,boost guages, Stage III A's, Edge Products Module, Line-X bedliner.
License Plate "1QIK4X4"
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Project that got way out of hand: total "BOMB"
95 Wrangler 4. 0L, NV4500, Reverse cut Dana 60 rear 44 front, Altas II, Quarter Eliptic suspension in rear, coils up front, Warn 10,000 lb to turn me right side up and the list goes on!

 

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I'll second Micks suggestion!!!!

C'Mon... you can't even diagnose a problem today unless you have a functional scanner!!!!

This Cummins Canbus... takes it out of standard OBDII specs making a off the shelf OBDII scanner WORTHLESS!!!

I know these trucks NEVER break down..... but!!!

The dealer charges $65. 00-$75. 00 JUST TO plug in and read the codes!!!!!!!

If the problem turns out to be a $30. 00 sensor... you still pay for the HONOR OF HAVING YOUR ECM SCANNED!!!!

A $30. 00 sensor quickly turns into a $200. 00 repair bill with Labor!!!!

This is B. S... ... .

Larry

 

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How 'bout a fuel gauge sender that works & lasts?

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Bill Lins Wharton, TX 98 2500 QC SLT,12 (the CORRECT # of)valves,NV4500,3. 54 LSD,Manik grille guard,Psychotty Air,Amsoil everywhere, Reading aluminum utility body and bumper,Optima yellow tops- silencer ring, cat,& muffler all stolen.

 

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Sure would like to have rear disk brakes. I kit with everything needed would be great.


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Denny

 

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Ooooo, oooo... I got another one...

How about a dial-in-turbo pressure capability? Just set your max and don't worry about it.

IDEA: The digital guages (SPA's) have the ability to set warning values... and they have an external warning LED socket that is typically not in use (since the guage has an LED for this purpose). Could you use this output to trigger an electrically operated wastegate? That way you could set your max. desired boost and not worry about exceeding it! #ad
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'01 2500 SLT+, QC, LWB, 4X4, 3. 54s, AT, SPA guages, Alpha Liner, Stolen Silencer ring, every option but running lights! To come: DD Stage II's PE or DD Boost Module, Exhaust brake, 4" turbo to tail, etc...

'98 DUCATI ST2 "Bombed" 944CC with Ducati Performance Carbon Fiber Exhaust, F. I. M. Chip, K&N and "modified" air box.

 

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How about a simple EGT alarm that would connect to the standard type K thermocouple and gauge setup many of us already have. It would turn on an idiot light or sounds a buzzer at an adjustable temperature. Of course it would have to be inexpensive.

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98. 5 2500 QC LB 4x4 5spd, white. BFG 285x75x16
Cummins 24v w/ TST PowerMAX w/EGT and Boost gauges on A-Pillar.
VanAaken CPC. K&N In the factory air box. Stock Injectors, Stock Exhaust (complete with rattling baffles in muffler).
SnugTop, JJ Stainless Running boards, Tow Hooks, Bushwacker Street Flares, and a Cup Smoothie.
60,000 miles (5/18/00)