which gauge to get?
which gauge to get?
I bought a triple gauge pillar. I got a tranny temp and boost gauge so far. Now I need to decide on what other to get. I'm looking at a oil temp, air/fuel ratio, fuel pressure and oil pressure. What do you think would be most useful? I heard that the oil pressure gauge on these trucks read the same above a certain psi and that it doesn't change. I have no idea where the gauge takes the air/fuel ratio from, but if it is in the intake then cross that one off the list.
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The truck:
Teal 1997 XLT flareside with 4.6L, auto tranny, electronic shift on the fly, 3.55LS and 4x4 ORP.
Performance mods:
Gen. 2 K&N FIPK
Superchip
True dual exhaust exiting out the back
2.5" pipe with 18" glasspacks and 18"x4" round chrome slash cut tips
Appearance:
White face gauges
Euro clear corners
01L headlights
Covercraft tonneau cover
Billet pedals
16" Modern© wheels
265/75r16 Wild Country Radial TXR tires
Factory tinted rear windows
Bug deflector
Sound system:
Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD
4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers
Other:
Bedliner
Bulldog keyless entry/remote start
n6260k@cs.com
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[This message has been edited by King James (edited 06-27-2001).]
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The truck:
Teal 1997 XLT flareside with 4.6L, auto tranny, electronic shift on the fly, 3.55LS and 4x4 ORP.
Performance mods:
Gen. 2 K&N FIPK
Superchip
True dual exhaust exiting out the back
2.5" pipe with 18" glasspacks and 18"x4" round chrome slash cut tips
Appearance:
White face gauges
Euro clear corners
01L headlights
Covercraft tonneau cover
Billet pedals
16" Modern© wheels
265/75r16 Wild Country Radial TXR tires
Factory tinted rear windows
Bug deflector
Sound system:
Clarion ADX5655z Double Din Cassette & CD
4 Pioneer TS-A6865 speakers
Other:
Bedliner
Bulldog keyless entry/remote start
n6260k@cs.com
<A HREF="http://www.f150world.com/v8speeddemon" TARGET=_blank>
[This message has been edited by King James (edited 06-27-2001).]
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Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 199
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From: Austin, TX, USA
Do you have a supercharger? What do you need a boost pressure gauge for? Air/Fuel ratio is a useful gauge if you have supercharger, that will tell you if you are running lean or rich and if you are too lean, you can shut the engine down before you detonate your pistons. You shouldn't have a problem with that unless you have a supercharger or a NOS kit though.
Tranny temp is really useful though. Oil pressure and oil temp are good too if you tow or are in a hot climate.
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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2
mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain
Tranny temp is really useful though. Oil pressure and oil temp are good too if you tow or are in a hot climate.
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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2
mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by r0land:
Do you have a supercharger? What do you need a boost pressure gauge for? Air/Fuel ratio is a useful gauge if you have supercharger, that will tell you if you are running lean or rich and if you are too lean, you can shut the engine down before you detonate your pistons. You shouldn't have a problem with that unless you have a supercharger or a NOS kit though.
Tranny temp is really useful though. Oil pressure and oil temp are good too if you tow or are in a hot climate.
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Do you have a supercharger? What do you need a boost pressure gauge for? Air/Fuel ratio is a useful gauge if you have supercharger, that will tell you if you are running lean or rich and if you are too lean, you can shut the engine down before you detonate your pistons. You shouldn't have a problem with that unless you have a supercharger or a NOS kit though.
Tranny temp is really useful though. Oil pressure and oil temp are good too if you tow or are in a hot climate.
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Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Corona, CA
King James,
What color(s) does the gauge pod come in?....and where did you purchase?
Thanks,
Area 52
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2001 F-150 SuperCrew, Lariat 4x2, Black w/gray leather, 5.4L Engine, Towing package (1.02" radiator)
Modifications: Gibson SideSwept Exhaust, K&N filtercharger w/modified cold air box, ******* lid, Bed Extender, Ventvisors, Hood deflector, Black Stull Billet Grille, Lightning Tails
Shopping List: Oil filter relocation, Front & Rear Swaybars, PermaCool Cool Pack II dual electric fans (available this summer)
What color(s) does the gauge pod come in?....and where did you purchase?
Thanks,
Area 52
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2001 F-150 SuperCrew, Lariat 4x2, Black w/gray leather, 5.4L Engine, Towing package (1.02" radiator)
Modifications: Gibson SideSwept Exhaust, K&N filtercharger w/modified cold air box, ******* lid, Bed Extender, Ventvisors, Hood deflector, Black Stull Billet Grille, Lightning Tails
Shopping List: Oil filter relocation, Front & Rear Swaybars, PermaCool Cool Pack II dual electric fans (available this summer)
<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Area 52:
King James,
What color(s) does the gauge pod come in?....and where did you purchase?
Thanks,
Area 52
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King James,
What color(s) does the gauge pod come in?....and where did you purchase?
Thanks,
Area 52
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