Boost and Pyro Gauges?

[harleyrkc]

Which gauges are you guys using? Has anyone found ones that match the duece? Is it possible to get them either as a combination gauge or both in a sinlge mount?

 

[Recht71]

I have Hewitt gauges , in both trucks . I mounted them on the steering column . They do have combination and single mounts.

 

[hndrsonj]

Isspro also has the double gauges.

 

[Billy Bobbed]

This is the one I want to get.

 

[mudguppy]

here is the thread i made on the Turbocator guage install in my truck - it is a combined EGT and boost guage that only needs power for illumination.

i actually just removed it and am wanting to sell it - $150 and it's yours, complete kit with mounting cup and instructions.

edit: this is the exact guage that Billy Bobbed just posted a pic of.

 

[DieselBob]

I used this one in my deuce.

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[steelandcanvas]

This is the one I want to get.

A nice choice, however you may want to think twice about the 0-30 boost scale. When I bought my Hewitt Boost gauge, I chose the 0-15 scale. With the max boost being somewhere around 6-8, you'll get more needle movement than on the 0-30 scale. Last time I chimed in on a thread about boost & pyro gauges, I got flamed for repeating what the manufacturer had told me.
Disclaimer: I am just offering a suggestion based on what I have experienced with my research and installation, your results may vary.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Has anyone found ones that match the duece?

I ordered a boost and an egt gauge from Hewitt. I chose white numerals on a black background with 24 volt red LEDs for illumination. I think that was about as close as I could get to looking stock.

 

[Kohburn]

I used this one in my deuce.

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I'd love to relocate my speedo and tach to that spot. I doubt there is enough slack int he mechanical connections for that though.

 

[Deuce_and_a_Half_Dragon]

I ordered a boost and an egt gauge from Hewitt. I chose white numerals on a black background with 24 volt red LEDs for illumination. I think that was about as close as I could get to looking stock.

did it matter what size the Thermo coupling was? or is that more a matter of preference? im likeing these gauges quite a bit

 

[srodocker]

im also looking at guages for whenever i turn up my fuel

 

[dittle]

My turbo gauge is in the lower left. I got it from NAPA and wasn't very expensive (don't remember exact cost). It has a light but I didn't hook up 12V to it as I didn't want to hack in to any wiring harness. When I drove it at night I just had a flashlight if I wanted to see the gauge but didn't need to look at it going down the interstate.

 

[Billy Bobbed]

Heres mine

 

[steelandcanvas]

did it matter what size the Thermo coupling was? or is that more a matter of preference? im likeing these gauges quite a bit

I don't recall the choice I made refering to the thermocouple size. I spoke with a technician at Hewitt and he guided me through the selection and ordering process.

 

[jimk]

Isspro pyro w/270* swing and 1200*F range (for post turbo probe). Like Steelandcanvas points out this will maximize needle sweep for better accuracy. Mount panel is an inexpensive Accel hotrod item, held on column with a U bolt. Very easy to see while driving.

 

[harleyrkc]

Isspro pyro w/270* swing and 1200*F range (for post turbo probe). Like Steelandcanvas points out this will maximize needle sweep for better accuracy. Mount panel is an inexpensive Accel hotrod item, held on column with a U bolt. Very easy to see while driving.

What exactly is the swing? I was looking on several of the pyro manufacturer pages and noticed all the different swing rating but couldn't find any thing telling what the difference in swing is for.

 

[jimk]

Many electrical gauges work with a N/S magnetic pole system. Their needle(s) can only move thru 90* of rotation. This small amount of 'swing' makes the scale small. Other gauges can move thru 270 or 300* using almost all of the gauge face. Since the needle moves a longer distance it is easier to see small changes.

Here is my favorite gauge.

 

[harleyrkc]

Thanks Jimk it all makes sense now.

 

[dkeven]

I wasnt concerned about matching the gauges so ordered auberons syl 1813 24 volt red egt display and inconel thermocouple, installed it pre turbo by drilling and tapping while running (no oil as cast drills and taps great dry) installed it a little rear of center to miss casting. Mine may have had fuel turned up although it is governed to 2950 rpm. Runs up to 945 or so no load on a long incline WOT struggling to maintain 55. Drops below 800 immediately on any flat or downhill, response is real quick. Gauge comes pre-set to 900 for alarm light bumped that to 1000. Mounted on steering column with bracket reworked from my motorcycle GPS mount of past. Price with shipping, of thermocouple, gauge, and square box it fits in was $119.99 inconel probe was advertised as good for 1100 C or 2000 Fahrenheit used in aircraft so no worries about turbo eating it.