Glowshift highly recommends the removal of the vehicle's intake manifold when drilling and tapping. By removing the intake manifold, this will prevent any metal shavings from entering the vehicle’s engine
The ideal range for fluid temperature is between 175 and 225 degrees, and every 20-degree drop in fluid temperature can help to double the life of your transmission.
If your gauge did not come with any fittings but came with a sensor, this means the boost gauge purchased is an Electronic gauge. Installing the sensor can be done the same way as the line and fittings, using a Boost bolt or directly to intake.
Both drilling and or installing the boost bolt adapter will give you 100% accurate readings. Unfortunately, there is no “Best” option as they are both great options. However, drilling and tapping the manifold can be a very intensive job and is why...
Please refer to the image below for the proper ferrule fitting placement:
If your gauge is re-setting back to the factory Blue color, we recommend taking the following steps: The first thing we would suggest checking is the Constant power wire of the gauge power harness. This wire should be going directly to a constant...
Glowshift Gauges are designed to go to the max pressure when the gauge is experiencing a connectivity issue between the Gauge and Sensor itself. This can mean the sensor is not connected, the harness from the gauge to the sensor is damaged and or...
Regardless of your automotive experience, GlowShift recommends having your gauges and/or pods installed by a professional. Any damage that occurs to our products as a result of improper installation will immediately void the warranty.
You will need tap drill size R, which can be purchased directly from us! http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/1-8-27-npt-drill-and-tap-kit/
In order to install one of our Fuel Pressure gauges in your Duramax, you must have an aftermarket lift pump installed. You can use a 6.6L Pressure adapter, GS-FA_Duramax, when installing in a 2000-2013 6.6L which replaces the stock bleeder screw...
We offer Pressure adapters and T-fitting adapters to assist in an easier installation based on your year and engine size. Pressure adapters 7.3L Pressure Adapter, GS-FA_PS-7.3- Designed for the 1999-2002 7.3L to replace the pressure port fitting...
To properly install a Fuel Pressure Gauge in your Dodge Ram Diesel, you must install a 1/8 NPT Diesel Snubber Valve, GS-Snubber. This valve regulates the pressure spikes from damaging the included sensor on the initial startup of the vehicle. The...
Yes, Teflon tape should be used on all of the threads of the sending units you are installing.
To ensure a leak free connection, tighten the cap until it is snug, then a quarter turn will ensure a secure connection.
GlowShift does not warrant the installation of the Product, which is the sole responsibility of the Purchaser. Installation should be done by licensed professionals. Improper installation may cause damage to the Product and any vehicle in which it...
When working with the boost line we suggest being very gentle with it and loosely run it to the location you are installing it in. From there you can gently tuck away the line being careful not to take any sharp bends. Zip-Ties can be used to hold...
We recommend that no more than 4 gauges are daisy chained together. Installing more than 4 gauges can cause the voltage to drop which greatly affects the accuracy and performance of the gauges. Do not Daisy Chain the Elite 10 Color Wideband Gauge.
Both the Boost Hose and the sensor have a ⅛-27 NPT thread. You may still thread the sensor into a port as you would the boost hose fittings. Rather than routing a hose up the cab, you will be routing the sensor wires.
The little red light on the near the bottom right-hand side of the gauge is a warning light. If this light is flashing this means the needle of the gauge is within the programmed warning level. To change the High and Low warning settings, please...
Drill the hole to the correct size, and ensure the tap is sitting at a 90-degree angle. Make sure you apply tapping oil to the tap before tapping. Slowly turn the tap a few threads and then back the tap out. Do this process until the drilled hole...
Here at Glowshift just about all of our Temperature and Pressure harnesses can be extended with 18-20 Gauge automotive rated wiring. The only gauge harness that can not be extended is the special grade Exhaust Temperature sensor harness. We also...
If you do not have a pre-existing hole in the firewall, you can drill one, just be sure to use a rubber grommet to ensure the lead wire is not cut or pinched.
Once you tighten the fitting to where it is snug, just simply turn a quarter more! Be sure not to go too tight. If you tighten the EGT ferrule too tight it could damage the EGT probe and cause inaccurate readings.
A Boost gauge can be installed in many different ways on a diesel application. Here at Glowshift, we offer a line of boost adapters on our website for most light-duty diesel truck applications. If we do not offer an adapter for your application,...
You will be able to use any type of anti seize.
If you are installing this into a diesel vehicle, the fuel pressure sending unit can be installed to your lift pump, injection pump, or the fuel filter housing. If you are installing this into a regular gas vehicle, the fuel pressure sender can be...
The tip of the Exhaust Temperature probe should be at the halfway point inside the manifold. If the probe is installed too far and or not far enough, it can cause inaccurate readings.
A Transmission temperature sensor can be installed in three different ways. Here are the three installation methods. Test Port: Some transmission has a port on them called a "TEST PORT." This port was designed for transmission companies to test...
The best place to install the EGT probe is in the exhaust manifold before the turbo. You must make sure after drilling and tapping the exhaust manifold that no metal shavings enter the turbo housing. Using a pen magnet and vacuum will help remove...
Yes, the Glowshift Heater plug adapter can be easily removed once your boost line or sensor is removed from the adapter. Once everything is removed, you can install your factory heater plug back into the intake.
Glowshift has done countless hours of testing between the three different install locations on a transmission for a temperature reading (Test port, Cooler line, Bottom of Pan). During our testing, we found that the test port will give you an...
You are going to have to drill and tap your exhaust manifold. The drill bit size for the EGT probe is a size R. After you drill and tap the hole to 1/8-27 NPT, ensure the tip of the probe is at the halfway point inside the manifold and then...
Yes, without Teflon Tape, it will leak.
When installing an expandable circuit to your vehicle’s fuse panel, the expandable circuit can be installed into any fuse location up to 20 amps.
The best install location for an accurate Exhaust temperature reading is to install the Exhaust temperature probe into the Exhaust manifold where all the cylinders exhaust meet into one and before the turbo. You always want to ensure the tip of...
The white wire would be the signal wire from our temp sensor.
The Exhaust Temperature Gauge steel braided cable can withstand higher temperature than a regular harness, however, we still recommend staying at least 6 inches away from any heat source.
Glowshift Fuel Pressure sensors already come with thread sealer on the threads. If the sensor was already installed and for some reason was removed, we would recommend applying Teflon tape to the thread before any re-installation.
We suggest using a jack or vehicle lift for safe and easy access to your vehicle's transmission.
Most Glowshift Gauges come with a provided 9ft sensor harness. If for some reason, the distance is longer we offer extended harnesses on our website under “Wiring Harnesses” or harnesses can be extended with any 18-20 gauge automotive rated...
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 damage to your fuel pump, injectors, or a loss...
The Green, Blue, and Brown wire provided in the Glowshift 2/3/4 Gauge wiring kit can be used for Sensor chassis ground, A signal wire from the Gauge to the sensor, and or just additional wire incase you have to extend any wiring.
Expandable Circuits are not required for the install. However, we suggest using the expandable circuit for easy installation to obtain the correct power source. There will be a constant and a switched power source required for the gauge to work...
The best place to connect a sensor ground is to a clean, bare metal chassis ground and or directly to the Negative terminal of the vehicle battery. We highly recommend cleaning the ground location with a piece of sandpaper or scuff pad to ensure...
Glowshift Gauges automatically dim when the Orange wire of the gauge power harness is provided a switched 12-volt power. If the voltage is reduced when you lower the Dimmer Wheel or and adjustable voltage location it will cause the gauge to flash...
If after your installation, the gauge(s) are not powering on, we would highly recommend going back through your wiring on the gauge power harness wires. If you are using an expandable circuit to get power from your vehicle’s fuse panel, ensure you...
You can screws them in at each corner of the pod that would best secure our pod to the stock A pillar.
If your complete replacement pod is not sitting correctly, we would suggest removing the pod and ensure you have removed the vehicle's weather stripping before re-installing the pod. If you are still having fitment issues, loosen the mounting...
The HPOP Pigtail harness is not required to purchase to install an HPOP gauge to your 1999-2007 Powerstroke. The HPOP Pigtail harness eliminates you from having to tap into the vehicle's factory wiring harness. If the Pigtail harness is not...