I have just purchased boost and pyrometer gauges for my '04 GMC Sierra Diesel. I know there are some threads discussing the pyro gauge install using the "hoot" method, but has anyone used the hose clamp that came with the gauge ? I am nervous about screwing up my manifold.

Also, does anyone have a picture of where to put the T fitting for the boost gauge ?

Thanks

Post turbo install in the lead pipe will yield a slower reacting EGT reading and will probably be 300 degrees colder than the actual EGT reading out of the manifold.

"T" into the wastegate rubber hose for boost

T:cool: NY

You can put the hose clamp mount around the crossover pipe, located just above the oil filter, and you will still get a pre-turbo reading. It is pretty easy. I have had mine there for over a year, I did it so I could put the Edge pyro in the "Hoot" location. They both read the same.

Thanks for the info. This diesel thing is new to me. Used to working on the gassers.

I'm looking into an EGT gauge also - Predator will be here at the end of January (my wife promises :) ). I'm not familiar with the hose clamp install for the probe. Could someone explain - please???

COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK TO AUTO METERS PAGE. IT SHOWS MOUNTING OF A PROBE WITH A BAND CLAMP.
http://hp.autometer.com/instructions/004344_instruction.pdf

COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK TO AUTO METERS PAGE. IT SHOWS MOUNTING OF A PROBE WITH A BAND CLAMP.
http://hp.autometer.com/instructions/004344_instruction.pdf

Answered my question - thanks!

The clamp method is easy. I used it when I installed it on my Ford Powerstroke and I did not do pre turbo, I crawled under the truck and installed it in the exhaust pipe as close to the manifold as I could get. I plan to do the same on my Dmax. In my opinion, welding in a fitting is a waste of time. Just drill a small hole and move on.

Is this cross over pipe pre or post turbo? Also do we still have to worry about shavings going thru turbo? How difficult to take that pipe down and working on work bench? I know this is a lot of question, but those shavings scare the he*l out of me. Thanks.

#1)Pre #2)Not if you leave it running #3)Very difficult

Don't worry about the shavings. Many, many people have done it this way with zero issues.Is this cross over pipe pre or post turbo? Also do we still have to worry about shavings going thru turbo? How difficult to take that pipe down and working on work bench? I know this is a lot of question, but those shavings scare the he*l out of me. Thanks.

if youer worried about shavings what we did is put a vaccum on it when youer drilling and then we put grease on the tap picked up a lot of shavings whether it helped them from falling or noti dont know but it made use feel like we where doing everything we could think of to prevent as little as possible to fall in a lot of shavings on the die