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EGT & Boost Gauges

Quote from: J. D. Stevens –

Started fabricating from a few small pieces of wood a mount for the Turbo Boost and Turbo Pyrometer gauges. I think I can put them in a visible spot on the little deck just above transmission selection panel.

J.D. this is what I did for my guages
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Reply #1 –
Post 2 of the same photo
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Reply #2 –
What gauges were those?
1993 U300, 6v92
build 4366
USAF retired, Flight Engineer, C124, C130
 ATP, A & E.  & ex AI

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Reply #3 –
I would say boost and EGT...
Here is the pod I used for my 93 U280. Its smg ID 24. I can't figure out how to attach it from my 93 U280 upgrades album...


The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: Dave Head –
I would say boost and EGT...
Here is the pod I used for my 93 U280. Its smg ID 24. I can't figure out how to attach it from my 93 U280 upgrades album...

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Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #5 –
Have noticed some interest in monitoring the EGT & Boost info and can assure you that a simple change from the original Cowl muffler to the resonator will give lower EGT  and Higher Boost readings resulting in more hp and better mpg. Try it, you will like it. ^.^d

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Reply #6 –
Yes it the Banks EGT and Boost Gages, just made a box to cover the gages and wires
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Reply #7 –
Thanks!
The selected media item is not currently available. Dave Head & Megan Westbrook
Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #8 –
Those are nice installations on the GVs. Unfortunately, the space on the U295 in a similar area is much more limited. I think I have figured out a vertical arrangement that may work.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

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Reply #9 –
I have my Banks gauges under the dash to the right of radio. Seems to work ok. I again second Dave on the EGT temp after removing the muffler-does not make sense to have it on system and wish I had done the change to Resonator 2 yrs ago. Love that touch more growl, but love the drastic temp drop even more.
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #10 –
Banks gauges were under the dash on the right when we bought the coach. I found them very difficult to see. I've been trying the get them to a more visible spot. I've had limited success so far. We'll see how the next iteration works.

The resonator is on the list of changes to make. The current pipes, including muffler, get the exhaust from the engine to a point outside the coach. That will have to do for a while.

If I can get the gauges up where I can see them, I will be more aware and pleased at the better readings that I should see after I change the exhaust system.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

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Reply #11 –
I had room on my dash panel on the lower left corner to install the boost gauge. Can't remember what's inside on the lower right but there is enough room on the lower right front to install an EGT gauge. I'll post a pic tomorrow.
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
Life is like licking honey off a thorn.