BuckeyeQuicky
09-04-2004, 02:26 AM
I'm getting ready to order my gauges, and Iv notices that the Boost gauge is offered with two different read outs (0-35 & 0-60), OK so which one does everyone order and is the most popular, I intend on towing a 28' fifth wheel, I also intend on installing a turbo back 4'' exhaust system along with boosting the power a little, using one of the hand held tuners, so should I buy the gauge with the higher read out 0-60 or stick with the 0-35?.
baimpala
09-04-2004, 11:38 AM
For me, the 0-35 was fine. I haven't got it up to 30 yet, but close. I have pretty much what you are going to do on my truck, so for you I wouldn't think you'd need the 0-60.
I have Autometer Ultra-Lites mounted on a two gauge full A-pillar mount. I think it looks great. The Ultra-Lites come with two different light covers, a green and a red, so you can go with white lighting, red or green. I originally had the green covers on, since it matched closer to the factory dash color, but I changed to the red, and I don't think I'll change them back. I originally wanted to go with the Z-series, thinking it would be nice to have a factory look. After I thought about it for a while, I figured nothing I did would look factory mounted to the A-pillar, and said screw it, I'm going to get the ones I think look the best overall. I'm very glad that I picked the Ultra-Lites.
One thing to note, though. If you want to mount the boost gauge on the A-pillar and still tap into your post-intercooler pipe, you will need a longer 1/8" nylon line than what comes with the kit. You happen to be in luck, though, since I have about 80' of the stuff. I'll send you what ever amount you need, but just ask that you pay shipping (probably under 2 dollars total).
Dennis
dmaxalliTech
09-04-2004, 11:59 AM
If you need the 0-60 boost gauge, I wanna see pictures of the carnagehttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif
A gauge with a reading range that big will be fine, but you will loose some of your accuracy to read it, if that makes since. A 35lb gauge will be easier to see where it is reading
I was going to say the same thing- If you manage 35 or better regularly, I bet you won't be doing it for too long...