Gauges for auto V-10

[LIKENIT]

I would lie to install an autometer triple pod gauge system in my 99 V-10, automatic Superduty.
Any suggestions for useful monitoring gauges other than transmission temp.
I would like to find an aftermarket instant mpg gauge also.
Any help appreciated.

[Solly]

You might want a Temp. and Voltage. From what I hear the SuperDuty gauges do not read accurately they are more light dummy lights. It sounds redundant but at least you will REALLY know what the Coolant Temp and the Voltage is.

[bajarunner]

The three I plan on for my truck are the trans temp, oil pressure, and coolant temp. I know the voltmeter is pretty wothless (as far as actual charge rates), but when alternators, batteries, or voltage regulators go, they go usually without warning. I am not sure a guage helps you that much.

Rob

[J.C.]

I've been pondering the same thing recently. I'm thinking I'm going to go with trans temp, water temp, and ammeter or voltmeter. For the water temp I'm thinking about putting the sender for the new gauge where the factory gauge sender is and either just taping up the old connector and just ignoring the non funtioning gauge on the dash or jumpering in a resister and having the gauge read normal as soon as I turn the key to on.
I'm really not sure if I want to go with an ammeter or a volt meter. I'd like to hear others opinion on what would be more usefull.

[NoMo]

I vote for those that bajarunner mentioned...
<UL TYPE=SQUARE>Transmission Temp
Coolant Temp
Oil Pressure[/list]

[Stan Wright]

http://www.eurekaboy.com/apillar.htm

I agree with Bajarunner and NoMo.

[robsd]

I agree with Stan Wright and Bajarunner and NoMo.

[J.C.]

What's the advantages to a oil presure gauge? I just figure you either got it or you don't and if you don't have it, you'll know soon enough. [img]images/icons/blush.gif[/img] Also, where would be a good place to put the sender for one? Maybe factory location?

[Fritzmaster]

I was under the impression that the temperature gauge was real, It acts real in my van unlike all the other idiot gauges.

[bajarunner]

by Fritzmaster:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR> I was under the impression that the temperature gauge was real, It acts real in my van unlike all the other idiot gauges. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I hate impressions, that's the one I had too. Happens to be untrue. The gauge moves as the truck warms up, but then stops. The only additional movement is when you overheat at 250 degrees and the gauge pegs, there is no in-between to tell you you are getting hot. Kinda sucks.

Rob [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]

[bajarunner]

J.C.-

I think I would like to know if my oil filter or something got a hole in it and I was loosing pressure. Once it happens it is too late. When I get to installing mine, I plan to tap into the existing sender location. That way if I am clueless and don't notice the pressure dropping, at least the oil light goes on on the dash.

Rob

[robsd]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by J.C.:
What's the advantages to a oil presure gauge? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Then you get to install 3 gauges instead of 2.

I believe Stan has some pictures. Drivers side, below the head near the firewall is where someone located it.

Rob

[Homegrown]

And I agree with robsd...........