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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Ok since ive been neglecting the poor truck for this long i decided to go ahead with some gauges. My buddy owes me some money so for a trade off i decided this would be a Win Win for both of us..
Here are my Plans:

I like the look of this gauge and its a nice deal.
And i can use the spare LC1 for tuning some of my buddys trucks instead of always takin mine out and puttin it back in.




And while im at it i need a Fuel Pressure Gauge.
Most of the ones i found were $200ish.. Then i found this one.. Its only $92 and it keeps the blue theme goin..





Both of these Gauges will be goin in this Pod.





I dont like the looks of the A pillar Pods cause they draw too much attn and they look a lil ricer to me. I like my Gauges and stuff out of the way.


here is what i currently have..
Except i have my Boost gauge where the "Oil Temp" is
And ill be movin my Nitrous switches and LEDs to this section.






Also Ill be getting some 65# injectors so the boost can be raised just a lil
i also am working on a 2 Stage Electric boost controller.
5PSI spring in the waste gate and im thinking 8 maybe 9psi for the flip of the switch..
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:12 PM
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sounds like a good plan. post up the pics of it when its done. i want to see how that gauge pod mounts.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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haha me too.. I know Cody had one for sale but i wasnt quick enough.. I cant find a bigger picture of it yet..
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
5PSI spring in the waste gate and im thinking 8 maybe 9psi for the flip of the switch..
I say turn up the boost until you run out of fuel with your new injectors, then leave it on that setting. J/K, looks good. I'm interested to see how you like those injectors.
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Old Aug 25, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Stoichiometric
I say turn up the boost until you run out of fuel with your new injectors, then leave it on that setting. J/K, looks good. I'm interested to see how you like those injectors.
Ive got a pretty good idea as to how to make a 2 stage Electic Boost controller with the Link Frenchy sent me. Ill let ya know how it goes..
We are working in Colorado Springs, CO right now and the hotel is by a Home Depot...
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by nonnieselman
Ive got a pretty good idea as to how to make a 2 stage Electic Boost controller with the Link Frenchy sent me. Ill let ya know how it goes..
We are working in Colorado Springs, CO right now and the hotel is by a Home Depot...

When he is done with Home Depot he will have either made a boost controler or a potato gun....either way it will be fun!
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 11:50 AM
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I have an LC-1, and purchased the gauge (in your first image) months later. I should've bought the package the first time, but I tried to wire it up to log in HPT via the EGR wiring. Got frustrated with it not working the right way, and bought the gauge.

It's a sweet setup in a pod (custom or aftermarket). Swings just a lil bit, but WOT is steady as a rock (which is MY main concern). Thought about digital, but went with analog instead (I like to see my swinging rod/needle). All WBs are as good as the calibration procedure. I know Derek @ EDO (PT sponsor) sells PLX stuff. May wanna give a shout and/or ask around for performance comparisons.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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I'm sure it will turn out nice!! I just picked up some 1/8 sheet aluminum from out here at work that's gonna look nice polished a bit and made into gague mounts.... Probably do the overhead mount like you have it there.
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