3rd Gen. Isspro EV2 Gauge Install

65StangBoy · 06-24-2009, 01:49 AM

Gauge Power/Illumination

My first task was getting the gauge pillar wired up and ready to go. I decided to use Weather Pack connectors for all connections to the pillar. This will make it easy to move/remove if need be. I’m still waiting on parts to actually hook up the senders, so for the time being I’m just concentrating on getting the power and illumination circuits installed.

One of the things I like about the ISSPRO EV2 gauge’s is that the power/illumination/ground can be installed in serial, or a daisy chain fashion.

Starting at the bottom we have the Weather Pack with the power/illumination/ground coming into the gauge pillar. It then goes through the ISSPRO lighting harness and finally to the gauges. I left myself enough room on the top so that if I ever install gauges above the rear-view mirror I can just crimp on another Weather Pack connector and be ready to go.

For switched power I used an Add-A-Circuit in the fusebox. I used fuse #30 which was labeled as a spare, but it turns out that it actually isn't a spare. I accidentally forgot to plug it back in and when I started up the truck I got an ABS and E-Brake light on the dash. I took the easy way out and just notched the fuse block and cover. Probably should have drilled a hole and used a grommet, but I don't expect to have any problems.

I don't have a picture of where I mounted the ground but I just reused an existing ground under the dash.

The illumination circuit needs to be tapped into the dimmer wire at the headlight switch. Gaining access to the switch was fairly easy. I just pulled away the plastic dash piece far enough to get a right angle screwdriver behind the headlight switch. Remove three screws and the headlight switch pulls out of the dash. On some trucks the headlight switch will pop out without removing any screws, but mine would not. You definitely want to verify before you go prying on your dash.

On my 2006 this wire is one of the two orange with brown stripe wires. You're supposed to probe the wire to find the one that dims with the gauge cluster. Somehow I managed to probe the same wire twice which led me to believe that neither of them worked. I went back the next day and found the correct wire, as pictured here.

Tapped it with a Posi-Tap and we were good to go.

Dimmer all the way up...

Dimmer all the way down...

Final product. Gauges have power and illumination but no sender connections yet. The gauges will dim with the factory gauges and I can also fine tune the brightness with Isspro lighting harness to get a perfect brightness match.

__________________
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition
Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp.

Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-24-2009 at 02:11 AM.

65StangBoy · 06-24-2009, 01:50 AM

Pyrometer

This was the part that I was most worried about but it ended up being super easy. The general consensus is that in order to get a "worst case" reading, it is best to install the thermocouple in between cylinders 5 and 6. This is considered to be the hottest location and thus will give you the earliest indicator of an EGT problem.

Drilling the manifold was very straight forward. I was unable to find the required "R" drill bit locally so I ordered the bit and tap from Diesel Manor along with my transmission line. If you decide to install the thermocouple in between 5 and 6 like I did, you will definitely need a right angle drill or a right angle adapter for your drill. I used an 18V Right Angle DeWalt and it worked perfectly. I started with a very small bit and worked my way up slowly to the "R" bit. I used light pressure on the drill and had a shop vac placed over the hole to vacuum up all the shavings. Once I was finished drilling I used a pen magnet to pick up all the shavings that dropped down into the manifold. I was very surprised by how little there actually were.

Tapping the manifold was a different story. In hindsight I should have greased the tap as a lot of shavings made it into the manifold. It took numerous passes to get the magnet coming out clean.

Now it's time to install the probe insert. Apply anti-seize to the threads and screw in the insert.

Install the probe into the insert doing your best to place the tip in the middle of the exhaust stream. Tighten the nut and you're done.

__________________
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition
Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp.

Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-25-2009 at 01:17 AM.

65StangBoy · 06-24-2009, 01:50 AM

Boost Gauge

Boost sender is also installed. Will also update as time/energy permit.

__________________
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition
Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp.

Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-24-2009 at 02:37 AM.

65StangBoy · 06-24-2009, 01:51 AM

Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge

I wanted to get the most accurate reading so I purchased a replacement transmission line from Diesel Manor with a sender port already installed.

Installation was pretty straightforward. Clearances are a little tight around the transmission due to the front driveshaft but take your time and you'll get it no problem. Just make sure you have a drip pan as you'll lose a decent amount of fluid when you remove the old line.

Terminate your two wires going to the sender and you're done.

Finished Product

Gauges wired, Weather Pack connectors terminated, and wires secured.

Weather Pack connectors.

Stick a fork in it.

__________________
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition
Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp.

Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-25-2009 at 01:29 AM.

AugerDickMining · 06-24-2009, 02:18 AM

Can you explain to me how you got them to dim all the way down after i dim mine so far they kind of blink.

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04.5 48re/Smarty TnT/Diablo Pred Puck/Quad Boost Fooler Fbd 5in-7intip/Whistler Intake/Bryd's Intake Horn/Grid Delete/Isspro Ev2 boost, pyro and rail psi/33-12.50's 17in verde boxers(390hp/1163ftlbs 10/10/09)Thanks to Farm Truck Diesel.

65StangBoy · 06-24-2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AugerDickMining

Can you explain to me how you got them to dim all the way down after i dim mine so far they kind of blink.

I didn't do anything special but have noticed that same blinking when dimming the gauges too far down. There is a software update available from Isspro that adjusts the dimming of these gauges. My gauges, and probably yours, will completely turn off when you dim the factory gauges about 1/3 of the way down. This is because the gauges are designed to match up with incandescent bulbs which would go out around 8 volts. Since the 3rd Gen. Dodges have LED back lighting we need to adjust the EV2's to turn off around 3 volts instead, which is exactly what the software update does. I run my factory gauges at full brightness all the time and then adjust the brightness of my EV2's with the Isspro harness to achieve a perfect brightness match. I never turn down my brightness so I will most likely not send out my gauges to be updated. Long story short, I think the new software would help. You can PM "Michael", from Isspro, for more information. I've been going back and forth with him for awhile and he has been a wealth of information.

__________________
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition
Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp.

Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-24-2009 at 02:36 AM.

AugerDickMining · 06-24-2009, 02:34 AM

i dont believe it would be worth taking the guages out and shipping them off for that...But thanks for the info.

__________________
04.5 48re/Smarty TnT/Diablo Pred Puck/Quad Boost Fooler Fbd 5in-7intip/Whistler Intake/Bryd's Intake Horn/Grid Delete/Isspro Ev2 boost, pyro and rail psi/33-12.50's 17in verde boxers(390hp/1163ftlbs 10/10/09)Thanks to Farm Truck Diesel.

65StangBoy · 06-24-2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AugerDickMining

i dont believe it would be worth taking the guages out and shipping them off for that...But thanks for the info.

I didn't think so either.

__________________
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition
Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp.

***Smokin5.9L*** · 06-24-2009, 02:43 AM

Very nice write up.. Time to clear that CEL

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Smarty TNT/R
5-16-2009 618.68hp 1205.06tq

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avid · 07-02-2009, 06:04 PM

Where did you buy the connectors?

Nice write up. I have some I'm waiting to install, and may get to it this weekend.

__________________
2007.5 - 2500 Quad Cab, LWB
Smarty, AFE Mega Cannon, ANSA Silverline 5" T304 exhaust, ISSPRO Guages, No EGR, HIDS, SBC3600

65StangBoy · 07-02-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avid

Where did you buy the connectors?

Nice write up. I have some I'm waiting to install, and may get to it this weekend.

This was the cheapest place I found. They're actually pretty cheap once you purchase the crimper and removal tool. I used three 3-Pin connectors and one 2-Pin connector.

Power/Ground/Illumination, Pyro, and Boost all got the 3-Pins and the Transmission Temperature got the 2-Pin.

RJM Injection Tech WeatherPack Connectors

__________________
2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition
Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp.

CumminsSoldier04 · 07-03-2009, 12:01 AM

how come you put your egt probe so far back? good write up and install

__________________
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 QC LB H.O. (305 HP) CFM + intake manifold, 4inch Silverline Turbo Back Exhaust, AEM Brute Force HD Intake system, ISSPRO Gauges (Boost, Pyro, Trans), Custom grill inserts, Recon smoked cab lights, Predator Power Puck

06-24-2009, 01:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
65StangBoy Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 65StangBoy's Truck Pics	3rd Gen. Isspro EV2 Gauge Install Gauge Power/Illumination My first task was getting the gauge pillar wired up and ready to go. I decided to use Weather Pack connectors for all connections to the pillar. This will make it easy to move/remove if need be. I’m still waiting on parts to actually hook up the senders, so for the time being I’m just concentrating on getting the power and illumination circuits installed. One of the things I like about the ISSPRO EV2 gauge’s is that the power/illumination/ground can be installed in serial, or a daisy chain fashion. Starting at the bottom we have the Weather Pack with the power/illumination/ground coming into the gauge pillar. It then goes through the ISSPRO lighting harness and finally to the gauges. I left myself enough room on the top so that if I ever install gauges above the rear-view mirror I can just crimp on another Weather Pack connector and be ready to go. For switched power I used an Add-A-Circuit in the fusebox. I used fuse #30 which was labeled as a spare, but it turns out that it actually isn't a spare. I accidentally forgot to plug it back in and when I started up the truck I got an ABS and E-Brake light on the dash. I took the easy way out and just notched the fuse block and cover. Probably should have drilled a hole and used a grommet, but I don't expect to have any problems. I don't have a picture of where I mounted the ground but I just reused an existing ground under the dash. The illumination circuit needs to be tapped into the dimmer wire at the headlight switch. Gaining access to the switch was fairly easy. I just pulled away the plastic dash piece far enough to get a right angle screwdriver behind the headlight switch. Remove three screws and the headlight switch pulls out of the dash. On some trucks the headlight switch will pop out without removing any screws, but mine would not. You definitely want to verify before you go prying on your dash. On my 2006 this wire is one of the two orange with brown stripe wires. You're supposed to probe the wire to find the one that dims with the gauge cluster. Somehow I managed to probe the same wire twice which led me to believe that neither of them worked. I went back the next day and found the correct wire, as pictured here. Tapped it with a Posi-Tap and we were good to go. Dimmer all the way up... Dimmer all the way down... Final product. Gauges have power and illumination but no sender connections yet. The gauges will dim with the factory gauges and I can also fine tune the brightness with Isspro lighting harness to get a perfect brightness match. __________________ 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp. Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-24-2009 at 02:11 AM.

06-24-2009, 01:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
65StangBoy Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 65StangBoy's Truck Pics	3rd Gen. Isspro EV2 Gauge Install Pyrometer This was the part that I was most worried about but it ended up being super easy. The general consensus is that in order to get a "worst case" reading, it is best to install the thermocouple in between cylinders 5 and 6. This is considered to be the hottest location and thus will give you the earliest indicator of an EGT problem. Drilling the manifold was very straight forward. I was unable to find the required "R" drill bit locally so I ordered the bit and tap from Diesel Manor along with my transmission line. If you decide to install the thermocouple in between 5 and 6 like I did, you will definitely need a right angle drill or a right angle adapter for your drill. I used an 18V Right Angle DeWalt and it worked perfectly. I started with a very small bit and worked my way up slowly to the "R" bit. I used light pressure on the drill and had a shop vac placed over the hole to vacuum up all the shavings. Once I was finished drilling I used a pen magnet to pick up all the shavings that dropped down into the manifold. I was very surprised by how little there actually were. Tapping the manifold was a different story. In hindsight I should have greased the tap as a lot of shavings made it into the manifold. It took numerous passes to get the magnet coming out clean. Now it's time to install the probe insert. Apply anti-seize to the threads and screw in the insert. Install the probe into the insert doing your best to place the tip in the middle of the exhaust stream. Tighten the nut and you're done. __________________ 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp. Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-25-2009 at 01:17 AM.

06-24-2009, 01:50 AM	#3 (permalink)
65StangBoy Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 65StangBoy's Truck Pics	3rd Gen. Isspro EV2 Gauge Install Boost Gauge Boost sender is also installed. Will also update as time/energy permit. __________________ 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp. Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-24-2009 at 02:37 AM.

06-24-2009, 01:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
65StangBoy Cummins Fan Join Date: May 2008 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 57 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 65StangBoy's Truck Pics	3rd Gen. Isspro EV2 Gauge Install Transmission Oil Temperature Gauge I wanted to get the most accurate reading so I purchased a replacement transmission line from Diesel Manor with a sender port already installed. Installation was pretty straightforward. Clearances are a little tight around the transmission due to the front driveshaft but take your time and you'll get it no problem. Just make sure you have a drip pan as you'll lose a decent amount of fluid when you remove the old line. Terminate your two wires going to the sender and you're done. Finished Product Gauges wired, Weather Pack connectors terminated, and wires secured. Weather Pack connectors. Stick a fork in it. __________________ 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 QC/SB Big Horn Edition Quadzilla Xzillaraider 2 Race Module, 5" Turbo Back Exhaust, BHAF, Leveling Kit w/ 35's, ISSPRO EV2's-Pyrometer, Boost, Trans. Temp. Last edited by 65StangBoy : 06-25-2009 at 01:29 AM.

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06-24-2009, 02:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
AugerDickMining Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hazard, Ky Posts: 311 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts AugerDickMining's Truck Pics	Can you explain to me how you got them to dim all the way down after i dim mine so far they kind of blink. __________________ 04.5 48re/Smarty TnT/Diablo Pred Puck/Quad Boost Fooler Fbd 5in-7intip/Whistler Intake/Bryd's Intake Horn/Grid Delete/Isspro Ev2 boost, pyro and rail psi/33-12.50's 17in verde boxers(390hp/1163ftlbs 10/10/09)Thanks to Farm Truck Diesel.

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AugerDickMining Cummins Nut Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hazard, Ky Posts: 311 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts AugerDickMining's Truck Pics	i dont believe it would be worth taking the guages out and shipping them off for that...But thanks for the info. __________________ 04.5 48re/Smarty TnT/Diablo Pred Puck/Quad Boost Fooler Fbd 5in-7intip/Whistler Intake/Bryd's Intake Horn/Grid Delete/Isspro Ev2 boost, pyro and rail psi/33-12.50's 17in verde boxers(390hp/1163ftlbs 10/10/09)Thanks to Farm Truck Diesel.

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*Smokin5.9L* Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Western PA Posts: 907 Thanks: 3 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Smokin5.9L's Truck Pics	Very nice write up.. Time to clear that CEL __________________ 05 Dodge Ram 2500 Smarty TNT/R 5-16-2009 618.68hp 1205.06tq http://s629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/Smokin59L/

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avid Diesel Head Join Date: May 2007 Location: PA Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 9 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts avid's Truck Pics	Where did you buy the connectors? Nice write up. I have some I'm waiting to install, and may get to it this weekend. __________________ 2007.5 - 2500 Quad Cab, LWB Smarty, AFE Mega Cannon, ANSA Silverline 5" T304 exhaust, ISSPRO Guages, No EGR, HIDS, SBC3600

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CumminsSoldier04 Diesel Freak Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: FT. Campbell, KY Posts: 597 Thanks: 4 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts CumminsSoldier04's Truck Pics	how come you put your egt probe so far back? good write up and install __________________ 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 QC LB H.O. (305 HP) CFM + intake manifold, 4inch Silverline Turbo Back Exhaust, AEM Brute Force HD Intake system, ISSPRO Gauges (Boost, Pyro, Trans), Custom grill inserts, Recon smoked cab lights, Predator Power Puck