[dirtyLB7_89]

I need help I want to have a boost get and fuel pressure but I don't know what fuel pressure gauge I need or if I really even need it and I can't find a good two gauge pod if I don't need one I want glow shift gauges or auto meter but I want to be able to change the color of the gauges. I order glow shifts but sent them back cuz it was the wrong kit so if somebody could help me find a kit because I'm seem to be dumb when it comes to finding this stuff so please :help

 

[dieseladdiction23]

are u looking for a fuel rail pressure gauge or fuel pressure? also STAY AWAY FROM GLOWSHIFT, there gauges are complete garbage. trust me i already made that mistake, now i have autometer cobalts and they are 100x better.

 

[GMguy]

PM incoming

 

[dirtyLB7_89]

I'm not sure what ever is better or more nesesary and I don't have a bunch of money to spend

 

[chevylovinfordtech]

get autometers so you dont have to buy gauges twice...

 

[dieseladdiction23]

do you plan on having a lift pump? if not you wont need a fuel pressure. i would recommend a egt gauge. but u will spend more money buying glowshift gauges over and over again. i went thru 2 egt gauges and 3 egt probes, and i bought a fuel pressure gauge from them and it failed a week later and just got stuck at 30 psi. spend the extra cash and get a good set of gauges, ull be glad you did

 

[dirtyLB7_89]

I am new to the diesel world and I want to do mods but I don't know enough now

 

[dieseladdiction23]

you can always get a edge cts monitor. it will read anything you ever need.

 

[KyleR]

I have been looking for autometers, just a question to add are there any dimable or low light output ? I don't like anything too bright on those dark nights.

 

[dirtyLB7_89]

That's what I'm starting to think about getting

 

[GMguy]

I have been looking for autometers, just a question to add are there any dimable or low light output ? I don't like anything too bright on those dark nights.

Autometer Cobalts are really bright, even when wired into the dimmer switch they are still really bright IMO. If you not wanting bright gauges, don't buy a set of Cobalts. I really like the Insight monitors in a LB7 and LLY for the serial switching capabilities for EfiLive. But everyone likes different things

 

[dieseladdiction23]

x2^^ my colbalts are kinda bright, not to bad to me i guess because it dont bother me. but i would have went with the insight monitor if i didnt already have the 3 gauge pillar pod.

 

[KyleR]

I have the JWA and max boost I have seen on it is 24 I have read with the boost valve I should be seeing upwards of 26-28. I would love to keep the cts screen I have, but once I get EFI live I'm ditching the JWA. I hear the mechanical are more accurate.

 

[dieseladdiction23]

I have the JWA and max boost I have seen on it is 24 I have read with the boost valve I should be seeing upwards of 26-28. I would love to keep the cts screen I have, but once I get EFI live I'm ditching the JWA. I hear the mechanical are more accurate.

i see 28psi with my gauge. i personally like the look of the cobalts but if you dont like bright lights then they probably aint for you. i think when it comes to boost a mechanical gauge will be more accurate than reading off the obd plug

 

[GMguy]

I have the JWA and max boost I have seen on it is 24 I have read with the boost valve I should be seeing upwards of 26-28. I would love to keep the cts screen I have, but once I get EFI live I'm ditching the JWA. I hear the mechanical are more accurate.

Boost pressure on an Insight monitor is not going to read correct on a Duramax like a mechanical gauge will, Unless you want to spend the money for the expandable pressure sender to read boost accurately. The benefits and cost of the Insight for not only switch on the fly capabilities on an LB7 and LLY outweigh the bad in my opinion. In the end its up to the person buying the parts and what suits your needs

 

[dirtyLB7_89]

i see 28psi with my gauge. i personally like the look of the cobalts but if you dont like bright lights then they probably aint for you. i think when it comes to boost a mechanical gauge will be more accurate than reading off the obd plug

How much did you pay for your gauges

 

[dieseladdiction23]

i paid right at $500 for all three of mine, i have 0-60 boost, 0-30 fuel pressure for my lift pump, and 0-2000 egt. insight monitor is cheaper but like i said i already had the pillar for the gauges.

 

[O4dirtymax]

I have the autometer phantom II's. they aren't as bright as the cobalts which is nice but still are a bit too bright.

 

[chevylovinfordtech]

i wired in my cobalts to my dimmer and they dimm down alot, they stay as bright as my dash lights, but then again i have an LED dash swap lol