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What gauges would you recommend for a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 Gas Engine?

The most common gauge selection for a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 Gas Engine is Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Voltage, Oil Temperature, Transmission Temperature, and 100 PSI Fuel Pressure.

Do you have a fuel pressure adapter that will work on my 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 Gas Engine?

Here at Glowshift, we do offer a fuel pressure adapter for the LS based engines which are equipped in the 2000-2006 Silverado. The adapter part number is GS-FA-LS and can be found on our website by clicking right here!

Do I need a Stubby sensor when installing a Transmission temperature sensor into the test port of my 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4L60e/4L80e?

If you have a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4L60e, our stubby sensor is needed when installing into the test port location. If you are going to install the sensor into the Transmission cooler line and or the transmission pan, the stubby sensor...

What Oil Filter adapter will a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 Gas Engine?

The correct Oil Filter adapter for a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 Liter engine is a 13/16-16 thread. The Glowshift part number is GS-AF4.

Where can I install a Water Temperature on a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 Gas Engine?

On the 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra 4.8/5.3/6.0 Liter engines there is a coolant port on the cylinder head. Once the coolant port plug is removed, you can install our Water Temperature Sensor Thread Adapter for LS Engines. This adapter will allow...

Where can I install a Oil Pressure/Oil Temperature sensor on a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 Gas Engine?

On a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra with a 4.8/5.3/6.0 liter engine, an Oil Pressure and or Oil Temperature gauge can be installed into the factory sensor location by using our thread adapter. This adapter can be purchased from our website, just click...

Do you offer an installation guide for a 2000-2006 Gasoline Silverado/Sierra?

Unfortunately, at this time our installation guide is based off the 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Diesel application.

Is the fuse panel installation the same for a Gasoline 4.8/5.3/6.0 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra?

The fuse panel provided in our diesel guide is the same for the 2000-2002 Gasoline Silverado/Sierra 1500 with the 4.8/5.3/6.0 Liter engine. In 2003, GM changed the fuse panel for the 1500 trucks which is the same fuse panel as the 2004-2006...

What fuse locations do I go to for a 2005 Silverado/Sierra Duramax? The install guide picture does not match my fuse panel.

GM changed the fuse panel in the 2004, 2005, 2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax trucks. Here is a picture and selected locations for wiring your gauges. We recommend double-checking these locations with a Test light.

What Transmission Adapters do you offer for a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax?

Test Port: The Allison 1,000 transmissions have a port on them called a "Diagnostic Pressure Port." This port was designed for transmission companies to test line pressure inside the transmission. The test port is located on the Transmission Bell...

Will an Oil Filter Adapter work on a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax?

Yes, an oil filter adapter will work. Here at Glowshift Gauges, we designed an adapter that works specifically with the 2000-2006 Duramax Engines. Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter for GM Duramax

What is the difference between a Fuel Pressure Gauge and Fuel Rail Pressure Gauge?

A Fuel Rail Pressure Gauge reads the fuel pressure in your diesel truck directly from the common rail to ensure it is running at optimal levels. Neglecting to monitor fuel rail pressure can result in a weak injection pump, fuel filter clogged,...

What gauges do you recommend for a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax?

The most common selection of gauges for a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax is 60 PSI Boost Pressure, 1500 Exhaust Temperature, Transmission Temperature, and 30 PSI Fuel Pressure. (*A Fuel pressure gauge will only work if an aftermarket lift pump...

Do you offer an install video on a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax?

Glowshift does offer an installation video guide on a 2000-2006 Duramax Silverado/Sierra. Click Here to view!

Do you need to Drill and Tap or are there other options to install my Boost gauge on a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax?

Drilling and Tapping your intake manifold is not required but is one form of installation that can be done. GlowShift offers a 1/8-27 NPT Drill and Tap Kit if you decide on this method of installation. Luckily here at Glowshift Gauges, we give you...

Do you have a color match pod for the dark grey interior on a 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax?

The Glowshift 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax Gray Pod is based on the light Gray interior paint code. If you have the dark /charcoal Gray interior trim, we would recommend using our Black pod. Our pods are also able to be painted with any...

Will the 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax pod work on a 2000-2006 Tahoe/Suburban?

Yes, our 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax pod will work on the 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra, Tahoe, Suburban, and Escalade.

Will the 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax pod work on a Silverado/Sierra Gasoline truck

Yes, our 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax pod will work on the 2000-2006 Gasoline 4.8/5.3/6.0 Silverado/Sierra. .

I have a 2007 Classic, what pod do I need?

If you have a 2007 Classic truck, the 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax pillar pod will work on your application as the body style is the same.

I installed a fuel pressure gauge on my 2000-2006 Silverado/Sierra Duramax and the gauge does not read any pressure. Why?

A Duramax factory fuel system is vacuum-based. The truck relies on a vacuum pull from the tank and not your traditional pump to send fuel to the injection pump. This is the reason many customers will install an aftermarket lift pump to get more...

Do I need to use a Snubber Valve for my 2000-2006 GMC Sierra / 2000-2006 Chevy Silverado?

A Snubber Valve is not required for installation on this vehicle.

How can I locate he wastegate actuator hose on my 2000-2006 GMC Sierra / 2000-2006 Chevy Silverado?

The Wastegate Actuator Hose is a black rubber hose about ½” in diameter that runs across the top of the engine.

When splicing into the Factory Wiring, is the signal wire yellow on all the vehicles? (2000-2006 GMC Sierra / 2000-2006 Chevy Silverado)

When splicing into the factory wiring for trucks model year 2002-2005, you will connect the green signal wire to the yellow wire on the sensor. For 2006 model trucks, you will connect the green signal wire to the Orange/Black wire.

Do I need an expandable circuit to go the fuse panel of my 00-06 Chevy/GMC?

We highly suggest using an expandable circuit when wiring anything into the fuse panel. Not only is it easy, but it is the safest way to connect GlowShift Gauges to the fuse panel. The fuse size for a 2000-2006 GMC Sierra / Chevrolet Silverado is...

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