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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:08 AM
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i was thinking about buying the autometer a-pillar 3 guage pod. what ranges would i need for the following?

1. boost

2. egt

3. tranny temp
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:20 AM
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Here's my install ....

https://dodgeforum.com/m_875603/tm.htm
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 01:56 AM
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i think thats what most are running. a fuel pressure gauge would be a good idea but that can always be put in some where else at a later time because i guess it wont be a problem until later anyways...
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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I am going with the mechanical boost 0-60 psi. Some members have pegged their 30 psi gauges which cannot be good for the gauge, and if you ever want to modify your truck you can use the same gauge.
Next I decided to go with a digital oil temperature gauge because it can read from 0-400 degrees F. I am going to wire in a 6 position rotory switch so that I can monitor up to six oil temperatures just by adding another sending unit, Example 1) trans temp., 2) engine oil temp., 3) front differential temp., 4) rear differential temp., etc.
The third is a digital oil pressure gauge 0-100 psi to monitor in tank fuel pump pressure.
Last is the digital pyrometer to monitor exhaust gas temperatures pre turbo and post turbo 1-2000 degrees F.
The gauges have been order just waiting for them to arrive for install. I hope that this helps. I have an SRT 10 A pillar post for the boost gauge and an over head pod for the three digital gauges.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2008 | 11:44 AM
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PLEASE take pics and possibly do a write up of your install. That sounds WILD !!
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 09:49 AM
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I was going to do a write with pictures for other memebers Mayfair. That is what I like about this site, the write up that you and others have done will definately help with my install, and hopefully my write up with pictures will help someone else.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Thats the same setup I'm gonna run eventually
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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That sounds like a lot of work but seems as if it would be well worth it. I'd be interested in following along with the instal. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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I will keep you posted on my progress, still waiting for the gauges. I will do a DIY write up with pictures. I am also waiting for the Rotary switches.
 
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