Should I install a fuel pressure gauge in my 04.5?

[PJereb]

Do the new trucks still have the lift pump problems?



Thanks!

Peter

 

[PJereb]

Any opinions on Westach gauges?

How do you guys like their stuff? They seem like a good company. I just want to make sure I use quality stuff, because I don't need a thermocouple breaking off and getting sucked into the turbo, or some crappy pressure sender failing and spraying diesel all over the place.



Any opinions on Westach gauges?



I was planning on using them, because they are located about 80 miles away from my home.



0-30psi boost gauge 2ch-57

300-1500 EGT gauge 2cau2-30



And maybe a fuel pressure gauge depending on what responses I get.

0-30psi fuel pressure gauge 2c8-37kv

 

[PJereb]

Anyone?

Anybody have an opinion?



Any replies would be appreciated!



Peter

 

[EBottema]

Hey---i really dont think it is needed becuase these trucks dont have the 2nd gen vp44 lift pump problems but gauges are always cool to have... you might need it one day to tell you why the truck is running bad... low pressure or something like that



erik

 

[CoastyAV8R]

There was a hotly debated discussion over this, whether or not the new Dodge's need to monitor fuel pressure. I read in TDR that you don't need to worry about fuel pressure as this truck uses the same HPCR system as the Duramax and that truck doesn't even have a lift pump. Neither does the European version of this Cummins motor. The reason it's on the US version according to the TDR article is for fuel priming when changing the filter or if you run out of gas.



That being said, the guys who bomb their trucks have determined that they can really suck the fuel pressure down with all of their mods, so some of them want to monitor it. Personally I'm not going to bomb my truck as I need a good dependable truck that will get my family and I from point A to point B without the concern of being my own warranty station, so unless something comes up in the future that changes my mind, I'm not going to monitor the fuel pressure on this truck. I can hear the lift pump fire up when I start the truck and if I get to the point it doesn't do it, then I'll worry about it...



Also, the 30 psi boost gauge should cover ya unless you plan to bomb it. I like the Westach gauges personally, but it boils down to what you like and what has a good reputation for durability...