what kind of pyrometer are you using?

[212sparky]

I am looking to install a pyrometer in my truck and read some threads about them burning up. what kind did you install and roughly did you pay for it.

 

[Chevracer87]

Turbocator! Egt and boost all in one. Less than $300 installed with all the hardware and mounting bracket.

 

[shannondeese]

I am running an Isspro. For the first couple months it was fine. Now it bounces around for the first 10 minutes then settles out fine. And the light works when it wants to. Sometimes it's on right away then others it won't turn on at all. THe glitches are not enough to make me want to take the time to change it out.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Some info here

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-modification-hot-rodding/19089-pyrometers.html

 

[resqur]

Autometer....no problems so far.

 

[m16ty]

Autometer....no problems so far.

I think I paid $140 for the kit from Ebay.

 

[dodgedougak]

Westach combo boost and egt. less than $300, works good so far.

 

[hndrsonj]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-mods-hot-rodding/87125-pyro-sensor-use.html

Check out post #19.

 

[steelandcanvas]

Here are the 2 items I purchased from Hewitt Industries in California. I am very happy with both instruments, no hassels at all. I even ordered black faces, white numerals, and lighting provided by red LEDs to mimmick the instrument panel in my Deuce. The price was right around $200 shipped. I noticed they don't show the 0-20 PSI Boost Gauge in their catalog, I believe I contacted the factory, and they made up the 0-20 for me, and installed the 24 Volt LEDs. The factory was very pleasant to work with, the custom order didn't phase them in the slightest, and they were familiar with MV installations. I did have to order the gauge panel from Jegs or Summit Racing. Also the Pyrometer did not require external power to operate, install the probe in the manifold, wire it back to the gauge and you're done.


Pyrometer, 250° Sweep, 0°F/1600°F

Turbo Boost Pressure Gauge, 0-30 psi

 

[11Echo]

A Stewart Warner pyrometer and Sunpro Boost gauge column mounted setup.

 

[Wildchild467]

I used Isspro. The only pain with the isspro is it requires a 12 volt source for the "amplifier" for the gauge. I called them up because i noticed they offered a 24 volt unit also, but to convert it, they just sent me a ziner diode (spelling?) that drops the 24 volts down to 12. It seems to work good and i would buy from them again. The isspro boost gauge i used has a 0-15psi scale. ill never go over 15lbs, so it makes it easier to read when then needle has farther to move and uses more of the scale. both gauges, tubing kit, pyrometer probe, weatehrpack pyrometer connector wire and 2 gauge cups were around $275 if i recall.

 

[joshs1ofakindxj]

Ordered and installed this 24V pyrometer: http://www.auberins.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=230

I set the high limit alarm at 1150F. I installed the probe in the manifold just above the turbo, in the rear portion of the collector, where EGT is reported to be highest. I'm really happy with it.

 

[Autocar]

Autometer.
http://www.steelsoldiers.com/5-ton-...-400-pyro-boost-gage-installation-photos.html

 

[rronning84]

Ordered and installed this 24V pyrometer: http://www.auberins.com/index.php?ma...roducts_id=230

I set the high limit alarm at 1150F. I installed the probe in the manifold just above the turbo, in the rear portion of the collector, where EGT is reported to be highest. I'm really happy with it.

I just ordered the same one and it should be at the house when I get back from Scotland.

 

[Maverick1701]

I am researching installing some gauges in my M35A2. The issue I am finding is that I can't find a mounting location I like (the pictures I have seen look a bit awkwardly installed and don't really blend in with the vehicle).

Has anyone on this forum ever looked into running a marine MFD as their mapping/gauge cluster? (I haven't found anything via the search)
NMEA2000 is plug/play and companies offer everything from EGT sensors, fluid sensors (pressure & temp), to boost, and more...and you get mapping features on top of all that. I think it would be a bit expensive when compared to installing a simple pyro/boost guage....but fun if I had extra money to blow on cool projects.

 

[winfred]

pair of autometer cups and a hose clamp cheap and effective

 

[TsgtB]

Question... What about those boost gauges that read negative boost?
Would those be totally worthless for a LDT...?

 

[winfred]

not totally, itll show boost, but as diesels generally don't suck........that side won't be used

 

[TsgtB]

not totally, itll show boost, but as diesels generally don't suck........that side won't be used

I've seen one on a deuce (here in some older pages), I wonder if it would pull a higher-negative while going downgrade, near over rev territory.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Or if the air filter was plugged...