What to do for gauges????

[tekemp]

Before i start doing performance upgrades on my truck i want to figure out something to moniter my engine! I want to go either digital or all standard gauges but if i go digital i need something that will except an EGT probe of course so i guess what would you guys suggest i do!

Thanks, Tommy

[sldghamr]

go old skool: Analog. egt, boost, trans temp.

[tekemp]

Originally Posted by sldghamr

go old skool: Analog. egt, boost, trans temp.

should i do oil pressure to? and what all is involved with installing these gauges?

[sldghamr]

Originally Posted by tekemp

should i do oil pressure to? and what all is involved with installing these gauges?

i did oil pressure also and i had someone install them for me.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

i personally like analog gauges... but you cant go wrong with the new edge CS or CTS... if you need prices we carry all edge products and Isspro, Autometer and GlowShift gauges...

-Raul

[tekemp]

i dont have a problem doing analog gauges thats what i was originally planning anyway, my question now is installation, for like the trans temp and oil pressure where do those senders go or are they electronic that i tap a pcm wire?

[2006PSDSD]

I vote for the CTS, many more parameters can be viewed with it

[tekemp]

Originally Posted by 2006PSDSD

I vote for the CTS, many more parameters can be viewed with it

i was thinking about the CTS because it has the egt probe that can plug into the unit, the only thing i wasnt sure of is other parameters because i dont know if the computer sees actual or just a stepped readings from the factory sensors on the 7.3. plus i had edges dashhawk unit in my last car which is similar just less fancy and i loved being able to moniter so many PIDs

But if the other gauges just tap into factory wires then it would be the same from analog gauges, but thats what i dont know lol

[2006PSDSD]

You're going to have to install the sensors for analogs, EGT, trans temp, and boost, or whatever you choose to monitor

[tekemp]

ya i mean i would prefer to not have to drill into my trans and block if i didnt have to, i mean the EGT i dont mind cause theres no getting around that. Unless they dont involve drilling that is. honestly i have never installed a bunch of gauges before always just gone digital in my past vehicles.