pillar guage pod [Archive] - Diesel Place : Chevrolet and GMC Diesel Truck Forums

Fireman

11-22-2003, 03:27 AM

Okay,

So far, I have put on the AFE stage II, A 4" straight exhaust, high idle, Nicktane (install this or next week), and the Bilstiens are ordered.

Next I want a triple pillar pod with pyro, boost, and I'm undecided on the third guage.

What brand guages do you use/recommend, and what should I put as the third guage?

BTW, I am kinda partial to the luminescent or reverse glow type guage faces, but am open to any suggestions.

Thanks,

Kevin

Edited by: Fireman

Fireman

11-23-2003, 09:28 AM

I know there are lots of you guys with gauge set-ups, let me know what you think...http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Thumbs Up.gif

Thanks,

Kevin http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gif

DMAX2DAMAX

11-23-2003, 10:31 AM

Some guys run an Air Inlet Temp gauge.

I'd recommend the luminescent or reverse glow type guage faces.

sorry, that's a SA answer, hehe

Mackin

11-23-2003, 12:13 PM

I prefer Autometer ....

Pillar.com (http://www.pbase.com/mackin/triple_pillar)

Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Big Smile.gif
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Max Power

11-23-2003, 01:22 PM

mackin, you forgot the .com after pbase.

Fireman

11-23-2003, 01:29 PM

Mac,

I get a "page cannot be displayed" screen with your link.http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Kevin

Mackin

11-23-2003, 01:39 PM

mackin, you forgot the .com after pbase.

How's that ??

Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/HiHi.gif

Fireman

11-23-2003, 01:48 PM

SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Are those the lunar series gauges?

Mackin

11-23-2003, 01:50 PM

Ultra-lite Series .... Silver face to match my Escalade cluster ....

It's a Martha Stewart thing .....

Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

Fireman

11-23-2003, 01:57 PM

Mac,

Never mind, I enlarged your photo and saw they are the ultra-lite series.

I'm kinda sketchy about drilling and tapping the pyro probe, mostly worried about drill shavings in the turbo...I know to drill and tap while engine is running, but I'm still real nervous. are there any special tips/tricks? Also, where do the other gauge sensors get connected(boost and tranny temp)?Edited by: Fireman

Fireman

11-23-2003, 01:59 PM

Mac,

Btw, it was the pics of your truck that sold me on the piaa air dam. You've got one sweet looking truck!

chevmeister

11-23-2003, 02:39 PM

anyone else notice the top of the third picture?? must have been left from macs last toy run.......http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Clown.gif

Fireman

11-23-2003, 03:14 PM

I think those are all he had left after paying for all the mods to his truck! LOL! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

Mackin

11-23-2003, 05:19 PM

I think those are all he had left after paying for all the mods to his truck! LOL! http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Cool.gif

You got that right ..... There was only two there then .... http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Wink.gif

My pyro is in the left hand manifold, the right side is more accessible .... If your real concerned about chips you can take the manifold off and bench it .... Not necessary at all though ....
See => Pyro Gauge install (http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=946&KW=EGT++install+)

My boost sensor is drilled and taped in the intake plenums ...

Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

NoWake200

11-23-2003, 06:23 PM

Mackin, kick a$$ pics! I am wanting to get the that AFE air filter on mine. I noticed you had a Trans temp guage in the pillar....did your truck not come with one? Was that you I posted with about the 50w Reverse bulb? I had zero luck...AutoZone, O'Reillys, Wally World, and even my buddy's NAPA I can not find them anywere...I did get some really nice head lights though...SilverStar by Sylvania.

Fireman, High Idle I know what it does but what is it....box, plug in, downlaod? They are really good to have if you leave the truck running for a while keeping oil pressure up....helps with the warm up also.

White Duramax

11-23-2003, 07:17 PM

nowake,

You can put high idle on fairly easy and cheap. For high idle instructions go to kennedydiesel.com and click on tech tips. It is a really good write up. Works great.

dmaxalliTech

11-23-2003, 08:04 PM

high idle kit and gauge kits avail here....

The Diesel Place Forum: Best Pricing....Period (http://dieselplace.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1351&PN=1)

Mackin

11-23-2003, 08:15 PM

NoWake200

No sir it's an add-in .... I never cared for the two gauge full pod look, always seemed like something was missing .... The three gauge pod IMO looks saaa-weet !!!!
Thanks for the compliments ....

Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

Fireman

11-23-2003, 09:36 PM

Fireman

11-23-2003, 09:49 PM

NoWake200,

I put the high idle on the other day. It is basically a single wire with a special terminal crimped on the end.

It was a simple process, and it works like a champ! And believe me, if I can do it...anybody can!http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Geek.gif I am no mechanic! But the instructions and the support on this site are top notch. In fact, I feel confident enough to tackle some other projects now, thanks to the help I've received here!

BlackZ71

11-24-2003, 08:18 AM

Who sells the full gauge pods color matched to factory colors?

BukWild

11-26-2003, 05:13 PM

Mackin', which boost gauge do you have. I've seen quite a few different ones in the Ultralite series and am not sure which one to get. Are the boost gauges that show vacuum even necesary?

Idle_Chatter

11-26-2003, 06:00 PM

BlackZ71, no one that I'm aware of sells color matched units. The ones that I've seen come in black ABS and must be painted to match with interior paint.

Mackin

11-26-2003, 11:40 PM

Mackin', which boost gauge do you have. I've seen quite a few different ones in the Ultralite series and am not sure which one to get. Are the boost gauges that show vacuum even necesary?

4304 Model .....

http://www.autometer.com/hp/2003_catalog/racing/racing_art/4304.jpg

Mac http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Approve.gif

BukWild

11-27-2003, 04:01 AM

Thanks Mackin, the EGT gauge and pillar pod will be in Monday, next is to order the boost gauge and figure out what to use as the third gauge.

Maverick

11-27-2003, 08:26 AM

My pod is from Autometer and gauges are from Isspro. Bought complete from Kennedy.

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/551338/10798593.jpg

http://pic8.picturetrail.com/VOL227/437876/551338/10798589.jpg

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Fireman

11-28-2003, 11:24 PM

BlackZ71, no one that I'm aware of sells color matched units. The ones that I've seen come in black ABS and must be painted to match with interior paint.

www.rpmoutlet.com (http://www.rpmoutlet.com), I have a call into them...Should hear something Monday, I hope.

Kevin

Fireman

11-28-2003, 11:28 PM

Who sells the full gauge pods color matched to factory colors?

www.rpmoutlet.com (http://www.rpmoutlet.com)

Sorry, I quoted the wrong post before...DUHhttp://www.dieselplace.com/forum/smileys/Confused.gif

Kevin

BlackZ71

11-29-2003, 08:40 AM