Sensor locations for gauge install

[snoman02]

Hey guys I'm putting new gauges in my snow plow unit and I need to know where to put my oil temp, oil press, and water temp sensors. I'd like to keep the factory ones if possible. If not it's no big deal. Pics would be great too.

Thanks,
Brent

 

[CSIPSD]

Hey guys I'm putting new gauges in my snow plow unit and I need to know where to put my oil temp, oil press, and water temp sensors. I'd like to keep the factory ones if possible. If not it's no big deal. Pics would be great too.

Thanks,
Brent

Oil Pressure... Or you can install oil temp there as well.

Oil temp... Or you can install pressure there as well...

Water temp...

If you have any questions feel free... I test for Isspro and have 17 gauges in the cab!!! LOL

 

[snoman02]

What size fitting did you use for the oil pressure on the top right? I'm having trouble finding something? My sensor is 1/8npt

 

[CSIPSD]

Hell its been so long I cant remember... IIRC it was a 4an fitting. Basically drive down to a fitting shop with a set of allen wrenches, remove the plug and walk in. They will have it.

 

[snoman02]

Ok I got the gauges in and they all work. They look great too, but I'm a little worried that my truck only boosts about 5psi with a diablo 100hp tune in it! It's a 6spd man. Is my turbo just worn out? It does have 238,000 mi on it.

 

[JRJ04]

Ok I got the gauges in and they all work. They look great too, but I'm a little worried that my truck only boosts about 5psi with a diablo 100hp tune in it! It's a 6spd man. Is my turbo just worn out? It does have 238,000 mi on it.

Yes thats very low boost. You should be able to pull about 20. Check your intercooler boots. My guess is one is loose, cracked, or soaked so bad in oil from the crankcase vent that boost is leaking out.

On edit: if you are running your stock intake...you wont get to 20.

 

[snoman02]

Jordan,
Ok I'll have to check the boots. I had an airaid full intake on it, so it should get all the fresh air it needs. Any recommendations on quality aftermarket boots?

 

[CSIPSD]

Where did you install the boost line at? Almost sounds like you cut into the Green or red lines that are for the wastegate...

 

[BIG JOE]

What JR & Joe seez and... is that 5 pounds sit'n still or moving ? Ya gota have a load on the engine to get boost to build*. How 'bout a kink or leak in the boost gauge tubing..

* sounds Dumb.. no harm meant, but it's happened before... to "new to a boost gauge" guyz or galz.

 

[CSIPSD]

What JR seez and... is that 5 pounds sit'n still or moving ? Ya gota have a load on the engine to get boost to build*. How 'bout a kink or leak in the boost gauge tubing..

* sounds Dumb.. no harm meant, but it's happened before... to "new to a boost gauge" guyz or galz.

Agreed. You have to have a load on to build boost. Will not happen just free reving the motor, unless you have a supercharger!