Analog to Digital Gauge Display? - Competition Diesel.Com

texastruck · 08-09-2019, 12:19 PM

I need to figure out what I am going to do about gauges for the truck. Its a 2005 F150.

I really don't want a lot of gauges cluttering the cab/A pillar. I would really like just a single screen that can display all my data. Most of the digital monitors I'm finding hook up through the OBDII port, but being this is an F-150, I'm assuming there wouldn't be any provisions for turbo boost, EGT, and other Diesel related stuff. A friend has a SCT Livewire (i think) in his 03 SuperDuty, and it has the ability to accept analog inputs directly from whatever sensor he's wanting to display. The Livewire is a bit overkill for my application, as all I want is a monitor, not a full blown tuner. Is there any product out there that does this?

My last resort would be something like a Glo-Shift 3-in-1 to minimize the clutter.

FYI I want to be able to monitor/display EGT, Coolant Temp, Boost Pressure. Fuel Pressure would be nice to have too.

Highwayman · 08-09-2019, 09:00 PM

If you end up going with traditional gauges, hewitt industries will do all kinds of dual needle ones.

joefarmer · 08-12-2019, 12:35 PM

I assume you're swapping in a 12valve engine? If so, you'll need to run your own sensors as you really don't get any info from the engine. Have you checked into something like a Racepak IQ3 or similar style dash? Innovate Motorsports had some neat multiple-sensor, single-gauge display options as well.

texastruck · 08-12-2019, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by joefarmer

I assume you're swapping in a 12valve engine? If so, you'll need to run your own sensors as you really don't get any info from the engine. Have you checked into something like a Racepak IQ3 or similar style dash? Innovate Motorsports had some neat multiple-sensor, single-gauge display options as well.

Yes it's a 12 valve. I haven't checked out Racepak or Innovate. I'll check them out now. thanks!

Edit: The innovate Motorsports gauge look similar to the Glo-Shift 3-in-1. The Racepack dash may work, but at $600, it's about the same price as a Livewire, and the Livewire in my opinion is a little closer to what I'm looking for, I just wish they made a cheaper version without all the tuning and diagnostic capabilities that I wouldn't have any use for.

WUnderwood · 08-12-2019, 03:33 PM

Interesting. Can you post pictures of the Cummins in your F-150? 4bt or 6bt?

texastruck · 08-13-2019, 08:51 AM

6BT

08-09-2019, 12:19 PM	#1
texastruck Name: texastruck Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 44	Analog to Digital Gauge Display? I need to figure out what I am going to do about gauges for the truck. Its a 2005 F150. I really don't want a lot of gauges cluttering the cab/A pillar. I would really like just a single screen that can display all my data. Most of the digital monitors I'm finding hook up through the OBDII port, but being this is an F-150, I'm assuming there wouldn't be any provisions for turbo boost, EGT, and other Diesel related stuff. A friend has a SCT Livewire (i think) in his 03 SuperDuty, and it has the ability to accept analog inputs directly from whatever sensor he's wanting to display. The Livewire is a bit overkill for my application, as all I want is a monitor, not a full blown tuner. Is there any product out there that does this? My last resort would be something like a Glo-Shift 3-in-1 to minimize the clutter. FYI I want to be able to monitor/display EGT, Coolant Temp, Boost Pressure. Fuel Pressure would be nice to have too.

08-12-2019, 12:35 PM	#3
joefarmer Name: joefarmer Title: MR. Supreme Overlord Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,137	I assume you're swapping in a 12valve engine? If so, you'll need to run your own sensors as you really don't get any info from the engine. Have you checked into something like a Racepak IQ3 or similar style dash? Innovate Motorsports had some neat multiple-sensor, single-gauge display options as well. __________________ brandon'); DROP TABLE Users;-- 1948 Dodge 1.5t 12v RH swap \| 99 F250 12v RE test rkt \| 11 X5 'no soup' \| 08 F250 CR RE swap \| 05 2500 CR 68 standalone firepunk.com

08-12-2019, 03:33 PM	#5
WUnderwood Name: WUnderwood Title: CompD Minion Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,418	Interesting. Can you post pictures of the Cummins in your F-150? 4bt or 6bt? __________________ 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat 4X4 RIP BFD99, jponder, and Forrest Nearing

08-13-2019, 08:51 AM	#6
texastruck Name: texastruck Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2017 Member`s Gallery Posts: 44	6BT