How to piggyback gauges on to an existing gauge cluster? - Competition Diesel.Com

bellabulldog · 04-09-2017, 04:25 PM

I recently installed a set of compound turbos and thought that it would be a good idea to be able to measure the total drive pressure vs boost pressure to help set my wastegate/fueling. I already have 4 gauges on my truck, 3 on the pillar and one on the column. Is there a decently attractive way to mount an additional gauge to the pillar? Figured that I should probably have a 100PSI gauge attached to secondary turbo and the 60 PSI gauge can be moved to the primary.

Any pics or thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Andrew

chevota84 · 04-09-2017, 09:05 PM

I haven't seen a 4 gauge pillar that doesn't block my view and bug me. I like the pods that mount above the rear view personally.

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zstroken · 04-09-2017, 09:11 PM

They make a pod that goes on top of the steering column. At this point, if you are that serious I would look into a type of logger. If you are needing a 100PSI gauge, stuff is gonna happen fast!

bellabulldog · 04-09-2017, 09:25 PM

You guys might be right, I don't know. I barely stepped on the gas and have reduced fueling with my converter unlocked and I had 50lbs of combined boost between my primary and secondary. Figure that a 100 PSI gauge is probably worth it. I haven't really stepped on it with fuel fueling because I'm afraid of breaking something right now and I just don't want to go down that road just yet.

Highwayman · 04-09-2017, 09:27 PM

I went with gauges that have dual needles. Hewitt industries.
But as mentioned, I'd go logger if I did it again.

bellabulldog · 04-09-2017, 09:29 PM

Just found this doing a search for a 4 gauge pillar, this will work and looks like I can put it pretty much anywhere.

Auto Meter 2205 Omni-Pod Gauge Mount

thatguy69 · 04-09-2017, 09:37 PM

Who makes a cheap logger?

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04-09-2017, 04:25 PM	#1
bellabulldog Name: bellabulldog Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2014 Member`s Gallery Posts: 157	How to piggyback gauges on to an existing gauge cluster? I recently installed a set of compound turbos and thought that it would be a good idea to be able to measure the total drive pressure vs boost pressure to help set my wastegate/fueling. I already have 4 gauges on my truck, 3 on the pillar and one on the column. Is there a decently attractive way to mount an additional gauge to the pillar? Figured that I should probably have a 100PSI gauge attached to secondary turbo and the 60 PSI gauge can be moved to the primary. Any pics or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Andrew __________________ ECLB '97 12v .20 Over Head Non-IC Pistons EEP Dual Valve Springs 425's + ORings K27/SXE369 PDD Compounds Weston 5x.16 Wide Angle ATS 3PC Scheid 500cc 191 DV PPump 25* 5K GSK 181/210 Airdog 200 TorkTek OFV Triple Disk Goreend TC 47RE AFC Live w/ Turbo Tuner

04-09-2017, 09:05 PM	#2
chevota84 Name: chevota84 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Prineville, OR Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,926	I haven't seen a 4 gauge pillar that doesn't block my view and bug me. I like the pods that mount above the rear view personally. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk __________________ 99 Dodge 2500 with stuff

04-09-2017, 09:11 PM	#3
zstroken Name: zstroken Title: For $$$ your name here Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Western Michigan(by the lake) Member`s Gallery Posts: 23,151	They make a pod that goes on top of the steering column. At this point, if you are that serious I would look into a type of logger. If you are needing a 100PSI gauge, stuff is gonna happen fast! __________________ 2008 4x4 Megacab, 68RFE 97 Dodge gone.... 24V P-Pump Mafia member #1(retired) Thanks to Mumau Diesel, Goerend Transmission, Northeast Diesel Service!

04-09-2017, 09:25 PM	#4
bellabulldog Name: bellabulldog Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2014 Member`s Gallery Posts: 157	You guys might be right, I don't know. I barely stepped on the gas and have reduced fueling with my converter unlocked and I had 50lbs of combined boost between my primary and secondary. Figure that a 100 PSI gauge is probably worth it. I haven't really stepped on it with fuel fueling because I'm afraid of breaking something right now and I just don't want to go down that road just yet. __________________ ECLB '97 12v .20 Over Head Non-IC Pistons EEP Dual Valve Springs 425's + ORings K27/SXE369 PDD Compounds Weston 5x.16 Wide Angle ATS 3PC Scheid 500cc 191 DV PPump 25* 5K GSK 181/210 Airdog 200 TorkTek OFV Triple Disk Goreend TC 47RE AFC Live w/ Turbo Tuner

04-09-2017, 09:29 PM	#6
bellabulldog Name: bellabulldog Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2014 Member`s Gallery Posts: 157	Just found this doing a search for a 4 gauge pillar, this will work and looks like I can put it pretty much anywhere. Auto Meter 2205 Omni-Pod Gauge Mount __________________ ECLB '97 12v .20 Over Head Non-IC Pistons EEP Dual Valve Springs 425's + ORings K27/SXE369 PDD Compounds Weston 5x.16 Wide Angle ATS 3PC Scheid 500cc 191 DV PPump 25* 5K GSK 181/210 Airdog 200 TorkTek OFV Triple Disk Goreend TC 47RE AFC Live w/ Turbo Tuner

04-09-2017, 09:37 PM	#7
thatguy69 Name: thatguy69 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Mansfield Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,023	Who makes a cheap logger? Sent from my SM-T550 using Tapatalk __________________ 1999 Compound 24v Rust Rocket 2008 F350 P24v/Allison