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Feb 2, 2007 | 08:21 AM

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I'm running autometer cobalt + LC-1 & xd-16. I painted pillar w/ vht plastic paint. It matches perfectly. Pictures were taken before my lc-1 was installed. Gauges no longer reads --.-.

I agree w/ 1slowhoe on reasons for gauges + cool factor, but a Radix is coolfactor enough for me.

The fuel pressure sender screws onto the test port of the fuel rail after you remove the schrader valve. My LC-1 wideband is in the stock O2 bung. It has 2 analog outputs. One is programed as a narrow band. That is hooked up to the stock O2 harness, and the other is programmed 0-5v 10-18 AFR for tuning. The serial data connection is plugged into the gauge.

Gauges are not difficult to wire up, just a little tedious to do things right. The LC-1 takes a little more care to wire up correctly. All grounds must go to one point at the engine block.

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin

I like the air/fuel and boost gauge but I have a big problem with the Fuel Pressure gauge. Tapped the fuel lines for the pressure regulator and don't like the idea of high pressure fuel running into the cab to eye level and...it's LOUD!! Honestly from the inside, my truck sounds like a diesel when at idle. It's a tapping/clicking sound that's variable depending on engine RPM's. When driving it's usually muted out but I'm gonna remove it, there's probably air in the line but I still don't like fuel at my eye level. Anyone else have this problem? I didn't have this problem with my last set up on my old truck.

LOL Doesn't that fuel pressure gauge say something about only mounting outside of vehicle?

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:45 AM

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be sure to let me know when you are ready for the supercharger!!

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:51 AM

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be sure to let me know when you are ready for the supercharger!!

Hey Brian,

I already ordered it from you buddy. This is Hubert from Simi. Thanks for the awesome deal and the impeccable customer service. I've already sent some buddies your way for a Radix and i think the another one wants some cams. You've definitely got a customer for life!!

Feb 16, 2007 | 10:54 AM

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Nice, glad I put a name with the name

Thanks for the biz!

Feb 16, 2007 | 03:11 PM

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LOL Doesn't that fuel pressure gauge say something about only mounting outside of vehicle?

WOW if it does, it would explain alot and make me less comfortable to drive my truck now! Lol! I really like what blown3qtr did and yukon400. I think I'm just gonna change it all up and do something I really like!

Feb 16, 2007 | 05:07 PM

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If you have a fuel pressure gauge with an electric sending unit that srews into the fuel rail, then there is no problem having the gauge in the cab.

Feb 16, 2007 | 05:17 PM

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looks to me like he has a mechanical one though

Feb 16, 2007 | 05:45 PM

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No your right DozerDan, it is mechanical. I had a electric one in my typhoon and I was fine with that one. But after reading your post I checked it out and it does say to only mount it outside of cab or something like that. Glad to know I was right about thinking it's a stupid idea to have a fuel line at eye level. Well thanks to this thread I know which boost gauges I am gonna buy next. I'm gonna stick that fuel pressure one in the cowl of my hood when I get it. Thanks for noticing, surprised that I didn't!