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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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OK guys, what all will I need to monitor with the STS setup on the Big Block. I want to just get a 3 guage pillar, but is that enough? I THINK I need to run:
1. Boost 2. EGT 3. AIT
Anything else? Widebands?, which I'm not real sure what widebands are. Sorry for being an IDIOT. Also, this truck will still be used for towing occasionally, so I see the EGT and AIT are almost neccecary, and the Boost is a given.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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I wouldn't worry about IAT, but a wideband O2 gauge is a must. This will show you if the engine is running rich or lean to avoid major problems.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 06:09 PM
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Wideband A/F will allow real time monitoring of AFR and hopefully clue you to any problems but mostly a tuning tool and a distraction

You will want a boost gauge and Fuel pressure gauge. Not sure if EGT is even necessary but if towing alot it can't hurt.
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Oil pressure gauge.
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
Oil pressure gauge.
Whats wrong with stock cluster oil pressure guage?
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Old Dec 5, 2008 | 11:23 PM
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Bearing status gauge.
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Stoichiometric
Bearing status gauge.
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 12:17 AM
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Knipity pin tq guage, while your at it, install a jam flange meter....
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Originally Posted by stoichiometric
bearing status gauge.
lmao:d
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