gkainz
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Hey Ram drivers - I just moved up from my 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 CTD where I have an Edge CTS display to show Boost, EGT, ECT, IAT for towing, to a 2019 Ram 3500 6.7 CTD.
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On the new dashboards, how do you have your dashboard display configured to show your most important settings/gauges?
Thanks!
Greg
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Cummins12V98
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I have to ask why???
These trucks will NOT hurt them selves. ZERO reason to look at the pyro or anything else the truck doesn't show you.
I tow over 35k combined West Coast and don't give it a second thought. Pedal to the metal baby!!!
Now my 98 12V I had Boost and Pyro gauges. If I didn't I would have smoked #6.
That is what's nice about the modern diesels they are ready to tow right out of the box with NO MODS.
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fj12ryder
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Yeah, I pretty much feel the same way. I did get the Torque Pro app to go with my OBD II reader, but mainly to see the turbo temps when I pull off and want to know when the turbo temp is lower to shut down the engine. But mostly I just simply go.
I had an EGT gauge, fuel pressure gauge, and turbo boost on the old 5.9, but I also was running bigger injectors and a tuner, so knowing when to let off the throttle so I didn't melt something was only prudent.
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Grit dog
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As silly as the OPs question is, both of you ^ need to go back to reading comprehension school….
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Depending on trim level, there is tons of information available via the DIC (Driver Information Center) AKA Instrument Panel for old timers. On our Laramie I can display most everything.
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Grit dog
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^Apparently that’s what is perplexing the OP.
However after having an “old school” diesel without a factory DIC and presumably understanding the numbers and what they mean on the Edge on the old truck, it’s hard to make the connection as to why this is a question for the OP.
Now if only OEs had an EGT readout on newer diesels that would be nice.
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gkainz
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Why? Because I'm also a pilot, and instrument scans is just part of normal operation! ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
@rhagfo - agreed! There's tons of info to be displayed - I was looking for tips on what people find helpful to display and common setups.
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rhagfo wrote:Depending on trim level, there is tons of information available via the DIC (Driver Information Center) AKA Instrument Panel for old timers. On our Laramie I can display most everything.
EB braking HP and boost but no pyro.
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Grit dog
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gkainz wrote:Why? Because I'm also a pilot, and instrument scans is just part of normal operation!
@rhagfo - agreed! There's tons of info to be displayed - I was looking for tips on what people find helpful to display and common setups.
Then I would hope you can navigate the controls of a pickup truck. Just a really odd question is all.
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fj12ryder
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Grit dog wrote:As silly as the OPs question is, both of you ^ need to go back to reading comprehension school…. You really should read up on how forums work. People ask for opinions, and opinions is what they get. Rarely are they explicitly what they requested. And I suppose your post was in response to his question? So maybe you're right.
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