Edge CTS Insight vs overhead gauge pod vs a pillar gauge pod

FarmerBill · 12-13-2012, 02:59 PM

Just like it says which one do you prefer. I have an 04.5 LLY and I am trying to pick a direction to go with for gauges. Also what are the pros and cons you guys have found with your gauge setups.

**MaxnSaxon88** · 12-13-2012, 03:23 PM

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**ALLY Cat** · 12-13-2012, 03:26 PM

I like the idea of having an analog EGT gauge always at eye level, always on. An Insight would make a good addition for checking other parameters or double checking the analog EGT readout from time to time. I tow a lot and keep an eye on exhaust temp, it gives an early warning of potential overheating.

SGMdmax · 12-13-2012, 07:58 PM

I have the CTS mounted in the overhead counsel. Out of the way and out of site from thieves. Nice gauge that monitors a lot of info.
Be aware there are a few issues with the CTS and a few threads on hear. Mine has to be unplugged and plugged back in about one in ten when you start the truck.

NEDuramax · 12-13-2012, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by SGMdmax

I have the CTS mounted in the overhead counsel. Out of the way and out of site from thieves. Nice gauge that monitors a lot of info.
Be aware there are a few issues with the CTS and a few threads on hear. Mine has to be unplugged and plugged back in about one in ten when you start the truck.

Thats weird that it does that. Is that a common problem? b/c ive had mine for almost a year now and have never had to unplug it for that reason...

But yeah I love my CTS, I have the EGT probe with it, itll chirp at you if the temps are getting too high as well as for any other things that go out of whack

FarmerBill · 12-13-2012, 08:22 PM

I've been leaning towards a boost and egt gauge in the overhead console problems like that are part of the reason I'm leaning away from the edge.

nvrplzd · 12-13-2012, 08:41 PM

I love my CTS. If i didn't already have an egt gauge i'd run an expandable probe to it in a heartbeat.

I run an analog boost since to read higher psi than the edge and then have the cts also sitting in my pillar.

Absolutely digging this setup

boostnlb7 · 12-13-2012, 08:50 PM

i have three pillar gauges, mechanical i believe.. i trust them, soon i will hav a cts also to monitor more pyrameters.. other than that my pillar gauges havent let me down yet in 2 yrs...i also run a dsp5 switch, kinda think i shoulda went with a monitor to switch tunes with.. overall im satisfied..diff varities will work better than others

lparrill · 12-13-2012, 10:21 PM

I have both and couldn't go back to one or the other. CTS w/ mechanical boost and pyro FTW

usafduramax · 12-14-2012, 12:43 AM

I'm oldschool I like a-pillar.

View Poll Results: CTS vs Overhead gauges vs A pillar gauges
CTS	41	62.12%
Overhead Gauges	3	4.55%
A Pillar Gauges	22	33.33%
Voters: 66. You may not vote on this poll

12-13-2012, 02:59 PM	eBay Motors #1 (permalink)
FarmerBill Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 68	Edge CTS Insight vs overhead gauge pod vs a pillar gauge pod Just like it says which one do you prefer. I have an 04.5 LLY and I am trying to pick a direction to go with for gauges. Also what are the pros and cons you guys have found with your gauge setups.

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ALLY Cat Duramax Forum Supporter Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indy OR 7S5 Posts: 1,797	I like the idea of having an analog EGT gauge always at eye level, always on. An Insight would make a good addition for checking other parameters or double checking the analog EGT readout from time to time. I tow a lot and keep an eye on exhaust temp, it gives an early warning of potential overheating. __________________ 2004.5 GMC SLT 4X4 CCLB LLY Ally, EFI Live V2 & DSP5 by Rob, Ride Rites, LBZ turbo inlet mod, po' man CAI, HIDs, stock height, Cognito tie rods, Bilstein 5100s, Isspros, H2 wheels with Toyo OC 285-70-17s, B&W turnover & Companion, Prodigy P3, dog snot on windows...... Sent from my antique HP DV7-4183cl with Radeon HD5470 graphics, Beats Audio and Blu-ray drive.....

12-13-2012, 07:58 PM	eBay Motors #4 (permalink)
SGMdmax Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 104	I have the CTS mounted in the overhead counsel. Out of the way and out of site from thieves. Nice gauge that monitors a lot of info. Be aware there are a few issues with the CTS and a few threads on hear. Mine has to be unplugged and plugged back in about one in ten when you start the truck. __________________ 2007 GMC Sierra Classic LBZ CCSB 4x4 LineX bedliner, Nasta SS Nerf Bars, 265/75R16 Revo 2 tires , front windows tinted to match rear, Tekonsha P3 brake controller, Bilstien 5100 shocks, MBRP 4" turbo back exhaust, Edge Insight CTS, EFI from ATP.

12-13-2012, 08:22 PM	eBay Motors #6 (permalink)
FarmerBill Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 68	I've been leaning towards a boost and egt gauge in the overhead console problems like that are part of the reason I'm leaning away from the edge.

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nvrplzd DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: West Central MO Posts: 2,527	I love my CTS. If i didn't already have an egt gauge i'd run an expandable probe to it in a heartbeat. I run an analog boost since to read higher psi than the edge and then have the cts also sitting in my pillar. Absolutely digging this setup __________________ Tyler- 2007.5 3500HD SRW Long N' Looow EFI by Kory Willis, DJM, DPC, PPE, Airdog, Nitto, Profab, Airlift, Cognito.. just to name a few. 4094 removed, back to stock turblow again Currently piecing together an s400 setup 2004.5 LLY Ext Cab 8' ~EFI, Fabtech 6" and much, much more.. SOLD

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boostnlb7 DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: in the woods of michigan Posts: 1,188	i have three pillar gauges, mechanical i believe.. i trust them, soon i will hav a cts also to monitor more pyrameters.. other than that my pillar gauges havent let me down yet in 2 yrs...i also run a dsp5 switch, kinda think i shoulda went with a monitor to switch tunes with.. overall im satisfied..diff varities will work better than others __________________ couldnt pass hazing to be a "pup bro" 03 lb7 ccsb 4x4-6" bds- 20"mkw's- p195/65/14 intercos- auto meter boost/pyro/trans gauges- traction bars- 5'' DE straight pipe- PPE BIV- AD II 200 lift pump- edge insight CTS- spectre CAI- 45% over injectors- LMM cp3 & FPR -EFI live dsp5 flashed by tony burkhard with danville tunes- thanks to Brent @ Lincoln Diesel

12-13-2012, 10:21 PM	eBay Motors #9 (permalink)
lparrill Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 564	I have both and couldn't go back to one or the other. CTS w/ mechanical boost and pyro FTW __________________ Levi 04 CCSB White LLY - Carrillos l Mahle Fly Cuts l Studs l Stage 2 heads with Socal Nitrous Cam l Manifolds l Up- pipes l 3" IC pipes and Y-bridge l Suncoast GMAX5 w/ 1058 l II Dual Feeders l II 40 over Injectors l Airdog II l Danville 72mm l Zex Nitrous l Traction bars l BT Lock up box l Airdog II l exterior/interior stuff 92 3000GT VR4 69 Mustang Mach 1

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