I watch def quality percent, dpf soot level distance since regen current regen status on or off, egt 4 temp turbo egt temp oil temp coolant temp one one page. Another page is set for injector rates. Another for electrical another for nox and emissions one for pedal monster. All except balance rates I have regen status and soot level.

I haven't set any data recording or warnings as of yet.

Holding the left arrow down changes pages.

My main purpose of having the idash is to monitor the emmissions system and injector rates. Everything else is just a bonus. After much reading injectors and dpf/scr/def is what goes south most frequent. So those are important to me to keep an eye on.

Temps let me know when the truck should be cool enough to shut down or warmed enough to go. Having sunk nearly the cost of a freekin house into a vehicle I want it to last.

 

I watch def quality percent, dpf soot level distance since regen current regen status on or off, egt 4 temp turbo egt temp oil temp coolant temp one one page. Another page is set for injector rates. Another for electrical another for nox and emissions one for pedal monster. All except balance rates I have regen status and soot level.

I haven't set any data recording or warnings as of yet.

Holding the left arrow down changes pages.

My main purpose of having the idash is to monitor the emmissions system and injector rates. Everything else is just a bonus. After much reading injectors and dpf/scr/def is what goes south most frequent. So those are important to me to keep an eye on.

Temps let me know when the truck should be cool enough to shut down or warmed enough to go. Having sunk nearly the cost of a freekin house into a vehicle I want it to last.

I'm trying to get my Datamonster set up to watch turbo input and output on my 2022 Duramax. I see EGT1 to EGT4 but can't find a correlation between turbo input temp and turbo out. How did you determine which to monitor?

Thanks

 

Yep mainly monitor for regen status, soot level, def fluid level, and egt temps for shutdown. Check on the urea concentration% sometimes as well

 

I have all 5 pages setup on mine:
Page1: Main page I watch

Page2:

Page 3:

Page 4: My active regen screen, DPF SL counts down to give you an idea of remaining time of regen cycle

Page5: This has been updated now since I got the pedal monster after taking the picture, I use the combo for the PM and Derringer

I also have a slightly different setup now that I have 2 iDashes. On the 1st iDash I watch my page 1 screen, and the second I have the Page 5 PM/Derringer combo. I did change my data a bit to avoid some redundancy.

 

Oh, for colors, the light cyan is the closest match to the factory dash (Chevy wise). I also run the red lettering/black background. I feel this is the least obtrusive at night. I also adjusted the night dimmer value nearly all the way down so that the idash will get very dim at night. Still easy to see, and not blind you.

If you do expand and get a second iDash (and have OCD like me), the colors should match. I bought my second iDash a year or so after the first, so the one that came in didn't match. Called up banks, and they swapped it out free of charge.

 

Here are my pages, for towing I have page 2, for normal driving I usually have 3…

Page 1: Fuel Page
7 Gauge Layout - Gauge Selection
RPM - Engine RPM
Fuel R-GPH
Fuel T- F
BOOST - Boost Pressure in PSIG
Fuel Pressure-FRP PSI
AFR1/1-AFR
CFMENG-CFM

Page 2: “Temp Page”
7 Gauge Layout - Gauge Selection
EGT1 - Diesel Oxidization CAT (DOC) Inlet °F
EGT5 - Post DPF °F
ECT - Engine Coolant Temp °F
EOT - Engine Oil Temp °F
FUEL - T Fuel Rail Temp A °F
IAT - Intake Air Temp °F
TRNS - T Transmission Fluid Temp °F

Page 3: “Emissions Page”
5 gauge Layout - Gauge Selection
DPF SL - Calculated DPF Soot Load Percentage %
DPFDIS - Avg Distance Between DPF Regen MILES
DPFTIM - Avg Time Between DPF Regen MIN
REGEN - DPF Regen Status
DPFIP1 - DPF Inlet Press Bank 1 PSIA

 

(I'm currently idling on a cold start)
I switch the green one on when im in Regen to keep on top of it

 

Great posts all, Banks stuff is so well thought out and really provides info GM should have incorporated into the truck to begin with (especially when you consider what it costs)

Keep um coming, your all giving me ideas and showing me better setups then im using!

 

I just loaded PedalMonster and the first thing I thought of was “why isnt GM doing this?” Made the beast feel like half its size.

 

Loving this thread. I bought a Data Monster and a second Super Gauge to go in the new truck, and a custom mount from http://www.block8head.com/ . Hopefully get it set up this weekend, along with the new fuel tank and the 5th wheel and the new steps and the new mud guards and ...........

Also just got an email from Banks that their diff covers are now avail for the 2020+ GM HD trucks.

 

If you buy the diff cover make sure you buy the stealth ops one or unfinished. Don't get the one with polished fins. PM me for details.

I also have one data monster and one regular iDash. I'll post up my new page formats.

I also have them installed on the blockhead double pod. CLEAN install. 😎

 

If you buy the diff cover make sure you buy the stealth ops one or unfinished. Don't get the one with polished fins. PM me for details.

I also have one data monster and one regular iDash. I'll post up my new page formats.

I also have them installed on the blockhead double pod. CLEAN install. 😎
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Is this the one not to buy?

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Banks Ram-Air Differential Cover rejects heat 5X quicker than stock. 2X more surface area. Extends oil life and mpg. For GM/RAM 11.5/12-inch 14 Bolt axle.

www.bankspower.com

 

If you live anywhere salt is used, get the all black stealth ops one.

 

I originally bought that one and swapped it out for the black ops.

 

thank you both, I do live in snow county!

 

It's a purely looks thing. If you live in a wintry salt use area, you're better off with the stealth ops all black one. I had some issues with the powder coat coming off of my first one. It was replaced free of charge and they recommended I get the stealth ops one.

 

I really, really appreciate letting me know about this, as I pulled the trigger on purchasing the one above 10 minutes before reading your message. You saved me lots of grief, even if Banks would have replaced it at no charge (which BTW is fantastic).

 

Yea, I didn't want to slam them too much publicly because it's a great product. They did do it all for free under warranty, although it did cost me another 4 quarts of gear lube.

 

Hit me before you make your next purchase and I'll make sure you're compensated for the money spent on gear oil. -- Jay jtilles@bankspower.com

 

Wow, thanks Jay.
Well gentlemen, I think you can see their amazing customer service at work.

You'll be very happy with the covers. I like being able to peek under there and actually see the level of the fluid.

 

I am so impressed with Banks Products. Their systems, tech support and customer service is light years ahead of anyone else in the aftermarket market . You can be confident that everything they sell has been engineered to NASA standards and will work better then anything GM has to offer and will last the test of time. Short of a few minor parts my 19 LP5 has all of their offerings.
When I can afford to do it I plan on purchasing the differential cover to finish up, I am sure this will be another worthwhile purchase! Thank you Gale Banks and your company. 5 Stars!

 

Sorry for the thread revival, but I can't yet send PMs. Which Block Head dual mount did you guys purchase?