Which Gauge do I need more? boost or pyro

[dakotafear3088]

i need to add a gauge to see what the garage did to my truck, and I got 2 different answers of what gauge I NEED ! I bought the Boost gauge as I was told that would be far better and more accurate than the pyro for how much the engine is doing since it was "played with" Basicly it seems that if you keep your boost below 15 then the EGT should be at a safe level. yes no? I cant afford both now, but I dont want to take chances on ruining the engine. it has a front headgasket leak but still holds its own and isnt loosing compression. so I want to re-tourque it forst and then if need be replace the gasket. ( was sold the 2 piece unit) is this ok? anyway any help would be greatful

Thank you

 

[Djfreema]

Pyro is the most important and most accurate. That is the one to have if your only going to do one.

 

[ken]

The pryo is the most important!. Since your fuel rate has been reset, the exaust gas temp is a need to know. Espacilly if your are driving on hilly roads, loaded or not.

 

[houdel]

Definitely the pyro. That being said, a pyro will run you about $135 - $150, a boost gauge is only $40 - $50. But buy the pyro first.

 

[Stretch44875]

I tried to find the seller on ebay I got mine from, no luck. It is a skysport/westach gauge, was about 50 bucks, and sender was 30. Gauge is for an airplane and works just fine for me. I seem to remember only paying about 60 bucks total, so one of my figures is off. Search egt and pyrometer on ebay and there are some going pretty cheap.

Dennis

 

[rdixiemiller]

The pyro gauge is the important thing. I picked mine up on E-Bay for $35, look under aircraft parts. They use a standard "K" thermocouple, also available on E-Bay. I think my t-couple was $15, then the fitting was $5. Sometimes you will find kits for sale at good prices.