What gauges for DD

[bender]

It wont really be a dd but its not getting raced, more of a couple times a week if the weather is good driver. My rebuild is almost complete, I have a 2 gauge pillar pod and only an autometer boost/vacuum gauge. So I have another hole to fill and had thought about going with a 3 pod for one more, I was just looking for recommendations on what gauges would be beneficial for a stock truck. I was thinking Air/fuel for the vacancy now, but do I need a 3rd besides the cool look factor. Or should I get a few more and do the front speaker pod. Im doing door speakers so the dash will be empty.

 

[BoostedSUV]

Re: What gauges for DD

Air/fuel is a waste, get a Wideband.. they are pricey but that is great gauge to have and it's useful. Other than that an Elec fuel pressure gauge or Trans temp are 2 other good things to monitor. Hope that helps! :tup:

 

[13Pelle]

Re: What gauges for DD

IMO.......if your going to stay with a double pod, go boost/vac and wide band. You could always go with a three pod and add a temp gauge. Most of the stock gauges aren't worth a shit anyways so it never hurts to install new ones that are actually acurate. Just my 2 cents......

 

[bender]

Re: What gauges for DD

Thanks for the input, I guess I am not to sure what the difference between the 2 is. I will do some research.

 

[SY2932]

Re: What gauges for DD

In order of importance, boost/vacuum, WBO2 and transmission temperature.

Boost/vacuum because you must know how much boost you are making. I haven't looked at my stock gauge in over nine years...

WBO2 Wide Band Oxygen sensor. Needed to tell you where you tune is at. The only other item that will give you more information on how well your truck is running and save it from damage, is a data logger (this is a must have item).

Transmission temperature because these trucks LOVE to break transmissions. I'm on my third one now. Keeping an eye on how hot your fluid is will alert you to when something is up.

 

[bender]

Re: What gauges for DD

I plan on getting a tuning software and cable to run on my laptop, the free one for now, then datamaster when I can afford it, however I am starting from zero, I know nothing about tuning. Wideband seems the way to go, so I will look out for one.