2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission What size boost gauge? Gauges??

[JPA2002]

Should I go ahead and get the 60 psi boost gauge or the 30 psi? Where is the best place to get gauges? DieselManor seems to have a good package?



Any advice is appreciated?



Jon

 

[BOstiguy]

I just bought a set form DPPI.

http://www.dieselperformanceparts.com/cgi-bin/search.pl/dieselshop



I have yet to install them but they have a price guarantee, if you see it elsewhere even on the net they'll match it. You can't go wrong there. I bought the boost, pyro, fuel pressure set and found out they don't offer a simple connection to install the F. P. gauge to the pump but they were nice enough to recommend buying a banjo fitting from Geno's (who also sell gauges)

http://www.genosgarage.com/CoastalData/Category.cfm?&DID=30&CATID=1



hope this helps soem.

-Bill

 

[rweis]

Miles of post on this one.



I try to get the reading I think I will have on a gauge to be in the middle of the gauge.



My boost towing is about 10#, but can go to 35# easily, so I got a 60# gauge.



Fuel psi I set at about 14#, I got a 30# gauge.



transmission temp around town runs about 175* (~150* in lockup), got a 350* gauge.



EGT I try to stay around no more than 1000*, I got a 1700* gauge.



Diff temp towing in mountains runs about 200*, gauge goes to 350*



Fuel temp runs around (mine, that's another thread) OAT +10*. OAT in FL runs 30* - 95* generally 80* ish, gauge goes to 150*



Oil Psi hangs out about 80 psi on cold start to about 40 psi idle to 60 psi running, gauge goes to 100*



You get the idea.



Bob Weis

 

[vssman]

Learn from me... I have a 35psi gage now sitting in the basement.



Go with the 60

 

[SLJolley]

I would definitly go with the 60.

 

[paulb]

I started with a 35psi, then went to a 60psi, and now have the 60psi, between the two turbos, and a 100psi for total boost. So... it depends on where you want to go, and how many gauges you want to buy to get there! :-laf



If you plan on buying a turbo that is bigger then a 35/40 hybrid, get the 60psi.



Paul

 

[MPerez]

My truck was stock so I got the 35 PSI gauge; now it' modified and it's pegged often. One day I'll get around to getting the 60 PSI gauge (I saw that Autometer now has a 100 PSI boost gauge too... )



So even if you're thinking you'll leave it stock, get the higher pressure version

 

[vssman]

If you plan on buying a turbo that is bigger then a 35/40 hybrid, get the 60psi.

35psi is too small even with the hybrid...