Vacuum gauge?

Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Vacuum gauge?

Is it possible to install one on these trucks? I was thinking about getting an A-pillar gauge pod w/ oil temp, vacuum, and maybe oil pressure.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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Sure, any vacuum source in the engine compartment would work for it.

Just T into it, and the vacuum gauge might come with 1/8" diameter white tubing, so the adapter they ( should ) send with it will reduce the engine vacuum line to the gauge size.

Had one on my '01 for a bit of time, cut it into the right hand U shaped piece around the steering column. If you line it up, the gauge will fit in around the metal backing, and lay flat.
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SSCULLY
Sure, any vacuum source in the engine compartment would work for it.

Just T into it, and the vacuum gauge might come with 1/8" diameter white tubing, so the adapter they ( should ) send with it will reduce the engine vacuum line to the gauge size.

Had one on my '01 for a bit of time, cut it into the right hand U shaped piece around the steering column. If you line it up, the gauge will fit in around the metal backing, and lay flat.
Cool, thanks. My sis has one in her turbo'd car (boost/vac) and I think it looks cool when it moves
 
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 11:47 PM
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lol

I have my Scangauge set to hpr, rpm, map, and maf temp... when they look at my map and it says 10 psi they think my truck has f/i... lol
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 04:42 AM
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my OBS doesnt show MAP
 
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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weird...

i want to know my fuel pressure and oil pressure... and a pyrometer...
 
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