Fuel Pressure Gauge or Warning Light?

DvlRacer · 09-18-2009, 06:33 PM

I'm going to purchase either a gauge or a warning light this weekend but I'm not sure which is a better fit for my truck. I have a stock 01 with a really clean interior(which I would like to keep that way). Which do you recommend and, if at all possible, could you link me to a purchase page? Thanks guys!

cmns2500 · 09-18-2009, 06:35 PM

get a steering wheel pod and your choice of gauge.....

warning lights aren't ideal for our trucks cause they go off at around 5 psi, which is lower than the minimum requirement for the VP.....

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UtahDodgeCummins · 09-18-2009, 07:06 PM

I have the light, its cheap and super easy to install, but like cmns2500 said, it goes off at either 5 or 6 psi which is low for our trucks. For me, I plan on getting a guage eventually, but the light works for now.

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DvlRacer · 09-18-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cmns2500

get a steering wheel pod and your choice of gauge.....

warning lights aren't ideal for our trucks cause they go off at around 5 psi, which is lower than the minimum requirement for the VP.....

Sorry if this is a really dumb question but...steering wheel pod? I read another thread about which gauges people prefer but do you have a preference? Also, do you mind linking me to the pod and gauge? I know that's a totally ridiculous request but my PC has a worm and no search engines work

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edcasey · 09-18-2009, 07:27 PM

single gauge pod
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**jkidd** · 09-18-2009, 07:39 PM

lots of performance tuners have built in gauges. I would just do it right and get a fuel psi gauge instead of the low pressure light

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***JDiepstra*** · 09-18-2009, 07:42 PM

Gauge!!!!!!!!!

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 09-18-2009, 08:06 PM

I've even got a Cummins low pressure switch and it set for 3.5 PSI but the gauge shows it coming on by 2.5 PSI... In any case low pressure lights suck and should only be added for attention grabber for a gauge.

NEVER rely on a low pressure light to come on at the proper time...

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**jkidd** · 09-18-2009, 08:10 PM

I love your posts mopar1973man. Visuals are great.

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***Mopar1973Man*** · 09-18-2009, 08:12 PM

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I love your posts mopar1973man. Visuals are great.

Pictures say a thousand words! Thanx JKidd!

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DvlRacer · 09-18-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by edcasey

single gauge pod
STEERING COLUMN MOUNT - SINGLE ('94-'02 DODGE)-Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage

Very cool! Now I just need to pick a gauge

***Mopar1973Man*** · 09-18-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by DvlRacer

Very cool! Now I just need to pick a gauge

Here is some manufactures of products (gauges) with web links...

Manufacture Contacts

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09-18-2009, 06:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
cmns2500 Diesel Head Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: THE REPUBLIC OF TEXAS Posts: 6,509 Thanks: 705 Thanked 200 Times in 179 Posts cmns2500's Truck Pics	get a steering wheel pod and your choice of gauge..... warning lights aren't ideal for our trucks cause they go off at around 5 psi, which is lower than the minimum requirement for the VP..... __________________ J 02 5 speed w/ not much stuff i post a lot...DEAL WITH IT

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UtahDodgeCummins Cummins Fan Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 87 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts UtahDodgeCummins's Truck Pics	I have the light, its cheap and super easy to install, but like cmns2500 said, it goes off at either 5 or 6 psi which is low for our trucks. For me, I plan on getting a guage eventually, but the light works for now. __________________ '00 2500 Auto QuadCab ShortBed 86k- BD performance elbow, 4" straight piped exhaust, AirDog 100 w/custom bracket, Low Fuel pressure sensor, autometer boost and pyro guages, Van Aaken CPC controller, 55 block.

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edcasey Diesel Freak Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Taxachusetts Posts: 664 Thanks: 16 Thanked 54 Times in 45 Posts edcasey's Truck Pics	single gauge pod STEERING COLUMN MOUNT - SINGLE ('94-'02 DODGE)-Dodge Cummins Diesel Truck Accessories – Geno’s Garage __________________ 2000 3500 4x4, auto 4.10,BHAF, 4" MBRP, Power Puck, Converted to SRW, Dual Walbro 392's w/2 mic Cat filter, DiPricol FP, PSC DSS, billet trans

09-18-2009, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
jkidd Diesel Auto Power Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 2,340 Thanks: 73 Thanked 82 Times in 71 Posts jkidd's Truck Pics	lots of performance tuners have built in gauges. I would just do it right and get a fuel psi gauge instead of the low pressure light __________________ www.DieselAutoPower.com Call Jacob at 951-377-4844 Monday-Saturday 9AM-8PM PST SUPER DEALS on Injection pumps, Fuel systems, Turbos, Twins, Injectors & Programmers, etc. For information on new Products, Rebates, and Promotions check out: www.cumminsforum.com/forum/diesel-auto-power/

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*JDiepstra* Dodge > Ford, Chevy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: MI Posts: 4,683 Thanks: 13 Thanked 163 Times in 133 Posts JDiepstra's Truck Pics	Gauge!!!!!!!!! __________________ 2004.5, 2500, Cummins 600, 4x4, SLT, QC, SB, 4.10's, 315's, Molten Red. 48RE by HTS . BullyDog Crazy Larry + MP-8 stack, AFE PG7 and Blade Runner, Silverline and Magnaflow mufflers into 6" mitre, DiPricol pyro, boost, trans, fuel, and rail. Train Horns for

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*Mopar1973Man* www.Mopar1973Man.com Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Meadows, Idaho Posts: 11,237 Thanks: 226 Thanked 667 Times in 515 Posts Mopar1973Man's Truck Pics	I've even got a Cummins low pressure switch and it set for 3.5 PSI but the gauge shows it coming on by 2.5 PSI... In any case low pressure lights suck and should only be added for attention grabber for a gauge. NEVER rely on a low pressure light to come on at the proper time... __________________ Michael Nelson - 2002 Dodge Cummins For Technical Assistance With Your 24V 2nd Generation Cummins - Click Here! Or Search CF.Com for an Answer Remember to smack the *THANKS!* button for those that helped you or you think that post is helpful to others!

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jkidd Diesel Auto Power Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Riverside California Posts: 2,340 Thanks: 73 Thanked 82 Times in 71 Posts jkidd's Truck Pics	I love your posts mopar1973man. Visuals are great. __________________ www.DieselAutoPower.com Call Jacob at 951-377-4844 Monday-Saturday 9AM-8PM PST SUPER DEALS on Injection pumps, Fuel systems, Turbos, Twins, Injectors & Programmers, etc. For information on new Products, Rebates, and Promotions check out: www.cumminsforum.com/forum/diesel-auto-power/