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Posted: 04/29/08
09:19 PM
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i have a '99 Ram3500 4x4 with a 5 speed manual. Truck is bone stock but do a lot of towing with a 5th wheel cattle trailer, so i want to install some gauges to keep an eye on things. Going with the obvious EGT and BOOST gauge, but not sure about the 3rd gauge. Should/do I need a Trans Temp gauge with a manual? or would I be better off getting a Differential Temp gauge instead? anyone with some input would be great! thanks.
1999 Dodge 3500 4x4, EGT/TURBO/FUEL PRESSURE Gauges, S&B Cold Air Intake, S&B Intake Manifold, MBRP 4" turbo-back exhaust.
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Posted: 04/29/08
09:48 PM
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Actually it would be best to put a fuel pressure gage as your third gauge. Its real important to moniter your fuel going to the vp44 injection pump
2006 Dodge ram 2500 Crew cab short bed, K&N intake, Bully Dog Triple Dog W/ Crazy Larry, Quadzilla boost fooler, Boost & Pyro on A-Pillar, Magnaflow Exhaust.
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Posted: 04/29/08
11:47 PM
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2002 Dodge Ram 6 SPD Fass pump, afe cold air, mbrp 4" ss exhaust, 275hp RV injectors, edge ez, isspro gauges, South Bend clutch, track bar updated to 03-07 style, dss steering stabilizer system, 285 Cooper Discover
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BCRAM
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Posted: 04/29/08
11:47 PM
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Listen to Sandslinger! The fuel pressure gauge is the most important gauge on you STOCK ISB. The computer won't let the egt's or boost get to high. This will change if you put on reprogrammer therefore requiring gauges.
Average Pressures: stock truck (in pounds per square inch)
Idle – 10 to 14 psi
Cruising – 8 to 12 psi
Pulling a hill with trailer – 8 to 9 psi
Absolute minimum pressure is 8 psi (some say 12psi); anything below that and you need a upgraded lift pump such as a FASS pump.
2002 Dodge Ram 6 SPD Fass pump, afe cold air, mbrp 4" ss exhaust, 275hp RV injectors, edge ez, isspro gauges, South Bend clutch, track bar updated to 03-07 style, dss steering stabilizer system, 285 Cooper Discover
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Posted: 04/30/08
07:58 AM
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sounds like i might be looking at getting 4 gauges then, seems like fuel pressure gauge would be a good idea. hows about the trans or diff temp?
1999 Dodge 3500 4x4, EGT/TURBO/FUEL PRESSURE Gauges, S&B Cold Air Intake, S&B Intake Manifold, MBRP 4" turbo-back exhaust.
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Posted: 04/30/08
08:44 AM
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probably trans. ive never heard of manual tranny's overheating unless they are low on oil, but that is the next most expensive thing on the truck. diff's are relatively cheap $500 or so, trannys are $2k.
1996 Ram 2500 reg. cab longbox, #6 plate, 191 Deliver valves, 60 hp injectors, star wheel turned up a lot, AFE Stage 2 intake into a Phat Shaft 62 wastgate set at 40 psi, 4" straight pipe, Auto Meter Gauges, ATS tranny and TC (unfortunately), Dick Cepek FC-II A/T 265 LR16 (good tires). FS-2500 Bypass Filter. The only hands that work on my truck are my own.
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Posted: 04/30/08
04:00 PM
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i wouldnt worry much about trans temp with a manual as long as youn keep it sealed and at least 4 quarts in her, you wont have much of a problem with a stock motor and trans. heres what id get if i were you, in order of need
1) Fuel pressure gauge(if it falls below 8 psi, you better replace that lift pump or else major problems are on the way)
2) pryometer/EGT gauge- while towing its important to monitor your egts, anything over 1350 or so so start watching out
3 boost- its just fun to watch it spool up to 30 psi while stock
1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins 24 valve, 5spd with south bend 550hp+ clutch, 150 horse injectors, Fram Boost intake(for now), Edge Juice with attitude, 150 gph fass fuel pump and much more, all together 450 dyno proven HP and 1170 ft lbs.
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Posted: 04/30/08
07:56 PM
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thanks dukeboy, I think thats the way im going to go. I was looking at dieselmanor.com for a kit that is "pre-wired" and has everything i need, is that a good way to go or is it best to buy everything seperate and no it all my self? or if there is someone else who has better kit or similar i would be glad to hear you input.
1999 Dodge 3500 4x4, EGT/TURBO/FUEL PRESSURE Gauges, S&B Cold Air Intake, S&B Intake Manifold, MBRP 4" turbo-back exhaust.
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Posted: 04/30/08
10:09 PM
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Diesel manor has the best kit out there, I myself didnt find out about them till it was to late but they are great guys with promt service.
2006 Dodge ram 2500 Crew cab short bed, K&N intake, Bully Dog Triple Dog W/ Crazy Larry, Quadzilla boost fooler, Boost & Pyro on A-Pillar, Magnaflow Exhaust.
NEVER ARGUE WITH A IDIOT, THEY WILL LOWER YOU DOWN TO THEIR LEVEL AND BEAT YOU WITH EXPERIENCE!!!
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