are gauges needed?

[so9956]

I am about to have a plenum, SBTB, 90mm MAF, and an sct tuner installed. currently i have a CAI and exhaust, my quesion is do i need to install gauges(boost,a/f,oil pressure, fuel pressure)? i know they help monitor everything to make sure your engine doesn't detonate, but with those mods, are they needed or should i just spend the money elsewhere, feedback needed, thanks

 

[Lord Tauk]

It's nice insurance to have, you can diagnose problems from reading them obviously as well.

You might as well get them now, so you have them for whatever else you do.

 

[FleeMan]

Boost is for bragging rights
A/F is useless, you want a wideband
Oil pressure and fuel pressure I would buy because those are the most important of the gauges you listed in my opinion

 

[Lightningfr]

why did you get a 90mm maf?
did you get the sct 2400 or 2800
you already have a 90mm maf otherwise

 

[LightningLou]

Yes! lol. Pick up a fuel pressure, wideband, boost, and tranny gauge. Those are some of the most important gauges there to monitor the most vital parts on our trucks.

 

[so9956]

why did you get a 90mm maf?

i thought the stock maf was smaller than 90mm?

thanks for the input guys

 

[Scuba-Matt]

Your stock MAF is fine the SBTB and Plenum aren't going to give you any real kick in the pants results. You might want to spend your money on a FTVB a 6# lower, Mafia and a hand held tuner.

 

[sam00lightning]

The 99-00 L used a 80 mm maf.The 01 and up went with the 90mm maf.