Anyone running EGT, boost, or rail pressure gauges?

marauderer · **Posted:** Wed Apr 19, 2006 3:30 pm

I did a search and it came up empty. I am going to install those three gauges and am loooking for input on brand, location of both the gauges and the sending units. all input will be greatly appreciated except saying it is a waste and not to do it. Those I am not interested in. Sorry if you are offended.

RTStabler51 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 19, 2006 4:25 pm

I've got a nice boost gauge at home, but I have also come up dry in searching on a suitable place to hook it up too.

Stan Wright · **Posted:** Wed Apr 19, 2006 5:07 pm

I've got several gauges in the boxes. Just waiting for some free time to install them. I plan on putting boost and EGT in an A-pillar pod and trans temp, water temp, oil pressure, and voltage in an overhead quad pod. The quad pod may or may not fit and will probably require modification to fit.

Locations for senders are not jumping out at me. When it comes time to start installing things I'll probably park the Jeep in the garage and drive my truck. This way I can take my time and start disassembling the engine compartment to see what I can find. Here is my speculation...

EGT - I'll probably end up tapping the exhaust manifold. The easiest way might be from the bottom, or maybe removing some things to get to the top. An idea I had was disconnecting the EGR port and creating a fitting to go into the EGR hole that would hold the EGT sender. I don't know how feasible that is though. Don't know if the EGR would still function without error codes or problems.

Boost - I'm planning to put the sender in where the intake tube goes into the intake manifold. This way I can get the shavings out. If the metal is too thin to tap (or I screw it up) I bought some drain plug kits I can use.

Oil pressure - Probably 'T' into the factory oil pressure sensor. I've been considering integrating the oil pressure sensor with a bypass oil filter setup. There seems to be a plug on the front of the oil pan that could be used but it's only about 1" from the front axle assembly so things would be tight. I'm also not sure what kind of threads are on that plug or the factory oil sender. I'm hoping for normal NPT but you never know.

Trans temp - I have a remote filter with a temperature probe port so I'm using that. http://liberty.eurekaboy.com/transfilter.htm

Water temp - Have no clue on that one. I'd like to find a drain plug in the block but so far I haven't. I haven't found any plugs in the manifold or thermostat housing but I haven't looked real hard yet.

Voltage - The only easy gauge in the bunch.

n3qik · **Posted:** Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:35 pm

I did this:

http://www.lostjeeps.com/forum/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=6111&highlight=

retmil46 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 20, 2006 12:28 am

marauderer wrote:

I did a search and it came up empty. I am going to install those three gauges and am loooking for input on brand, location of both the gauges and the sending units. all input will be greatly appreciated except saying it is a waste and not to do it. Those I am not interested in. Sorry if you are offended.

Check out TS Performance, www.tsperformance.com . They sell a unit called the MPD Monitor. Works as a stand alone unit, small enough to sit right on top of the steering column, and can be ordered with a heads-up display to show one reading on the windshield. Monitors EGT, Boost, Fuel Rail Pressure, and RPM. Called them up a couple months back, and other than the pyro for EGT's, they use connectors that hook into the factory harness and use the OEM sensors for boost, fuel rail pressure, and rpm. Quoted price at the time was $500, may have changed since then.

Also check out the BD X-Monitor, www.dieselperformance.com . If you call up their price sheets, dated March 10th '06, they're developing a version for the CRD that mounts in the overhead, similar to the EVIC, that displays EGT and Boost. Price probably around $450.

marauderer · **Posted:** Sat Apr 22, 2006 10:37 pm

I am leaning toward the MPD Monitor. Initial cost is a bit high but, it looks like the most inexpensive unit that will provide the parameters that I want. They haven't shipped any yet, but expect to next week.

marauderer · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2006 2:25 pm

After considering all the variable: price, accuracy, placement, safety issues I feel the best unit is the TS Performance MPD Monitor. I will post how it is. Suppose to arrive next week.

Ripster · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:55 pm

I don't know if I can keep up with you marauderer, you have more time to order,
you will have to hang out just waiting on the UPS guy to show up :lol:

marauderer · **Posted:** Mon Apr 24, 2006 8:20 pm

Ripster wrote:

I don't know if I can keep up with you marauderer, you have more time to order,
you will have to hang out just waiting on the UPS guy to show up :lol:

Nah, I don't have to every wait for the UPS guy as my wife has him trained with all of her QVC orders.

deviousz · **Posted:** Thu Jun 08, 2006 3:18 pm

Well, did you get it? Pics?

marauderer · **Posted:** Thu Jun 08, 2006 5:25 pm

deviousz wrote:

Well, did you get it? Pics?

Sorry to say it hasn't been released yet. :cry:

Every week I call and they say it will be next week. :roll:

Maybe next week.

Shoot, I haven't had time to do anything to the CRD except drive it. Hopefully next week. Nah, I got to get the bike ready for a 10 day Blue Ridge Parkway trip. We leave on the 6/17 and I also promised my daughter new struts, shocks, and springs on her 97 T-Bird before the 17th.

The good news is the CRD is running great.

marauderer · **Posted:** Wed Aug 02, 2006 8:38 am

I am still waiting for my multipurpose display unit. It is in production for some vehicles but not for the CRD yet. Every couple of weeks I call and they say everytime that it will be just a couple of more weeks.

Oh Well!!!!!

oldnavy · **Posted:** Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:56 am

marauderer wrote:

I am still waiting for my multipurpose display unit. It is in production for some vehicles but not for the CRD yet. Every couple of weeks I call and they say everytime that it will be just a couple of more weeks.

Oh Well!!!!!

Mybe by the time rolls around for the GTG you will have it and install it here for all to see and some old fart can take pictures. :wink:

marauderer · **Posted:** Wed Aug 02, 2006 10:18 pm

oldnavy wrote:

marauderer wrote:

I am still waiting for my multipurpose display unit. It is in production for some vehicles but not for the CRD yet. Every couple of weeks I call and they say everytime that it will be just a couple of more weeks.

Oh Well!!!!!

Mybe by the time rolls around for the GTG you will have it and install it here for all to see and some old fart can take pictures. :wink:

Yea, I here you ON. If I wasn't so busy travelling for the next two months I would be up their Arse about it. Maybe it will be there when i get home on 8/12.

Left Castle Rock, CO this morning and travelled to Heber City, UT. We took US 40 just West of Denver. Did some serious climbing and decending. Highest point was 11,700 ft through one pass and 9,700 ft through the other. Stopped in Steamboat Springs for lunch. The CRD ran flawlessly even though I really flogged it hard in places. Was passing a piggy back tanker and he didn't want me to pass. Ended up out of O/D at 3800 rpm about 90 mph to get by. Motor is starting to break in.

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