Which one is Best,,,ScanGauge II or Edge CTS Monitor - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

frankmako · 12-18-2011, 09:32 AM

I am looking at adding gauges to my truck. Which one is better, the ScanGauge II or the Edge CTS Monitor? What I am looking for is ease of install,, plug and play. By looking at the pictures of each product it looks like the Edge has a bigger screen to read. Is it hard to see the read out on the ScanGauge?

Smoky · 12-19-2011, 12:05 AM

First of all,

I don't have a gauge but wish I had a few. It's probably some of the best money you can spend on your truck.

What part of Tennessee you from?

2 Stroker · 12-20-2011, 02:35 AM

The Edge Insight CTS a great tool, get the expandable probe so if you want to add more to it down the line
Edge Inisight CTS
Lot of guys get the ScanGaugeII to me not as good as the Edge because you can not use the pyro a must if you pull
ScanGauge - Trip Computer + Digitial Gauges + ScanTools
Yes both are plug and play but the Edge is simple to use and is a lot bigger like a TomTom or Garmin. I like it so well i'm going to get a splitter and run my older edge and the new CTS at the same time. You can add stuff to it down the line like a backup camera, turbo timer.
Insight CTS Monitor by Edge Products | Toy Hauler Adventures
Edge Products – CTS UPDATE: Turbo Timer Install | Toy Hauler Adventures
If you pull you will need a pyro and it is also a plug in just have to drill for the pyro also you should think about a fuel pressure gauge under 45lbs at WOT kills injectors and the list goes on.
2 stroker

TurboMustang370 · 12-22-2011, 12:59 PM

Welcome to the board.

I don't have either product you are referring to but I've had SCT's TSX for quite awhile and absolutely love it. Very easy to read screen, great layout and choices of gauges. Most importantly, tech support and service from SCT is excellent!

frankmako · 12-30-2011, 05:15 PM

i went with the scangauge ii and the blendmount. works well and the mount looks like a factory install.

tommyboy · 01-18-2012, 01:50 PM

Hey fellas,im new to this site....just received my Egde insight CTS monday,plugged it in and shes ready to rock!!Easy to read,has numerous options for screen layout and a number of PID's get monitored!!Ive seen the scan gauge in a buddys truck,from what i seen theres no comparison!!IMO!!

DaveBen · 01-18-2012, 04:12 PM

tommyboy. Enjoy your time here

Dave

Odie1969 · 02-05-2012, 11:55 AM

I just bought the edge insight cts and I love it already. Wish my truck was newer so it would have egt probe built in. But ease of use is just stupid simple. Plug it into your obdII port input your vin and the. Pick what display layout and what you want to monitor.

2 Stroker · 02-10-2012, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Odie1969

I just bought the edge insight cts and I love it already. Wish my truck was newer so it would have egt probe built in. But ease of use is just stupid simple. Plug it into your obdII port input your vin and the. Pick what display layout and what you want to monitor.

You must be missing something any 6.0 can run the EGT pyro just need to drill the hole and plug into the Edge get the expandable to add stuff down the line. This is a must if you pull heavy even if you do not, need for cool down 350*-360* before you turn the key off.
After drilling it out i used a magnet with a paper clip with a L shape on the end clip taped to the magnet run in the hole to remove any steel then tap the hole going only half way with the tap so you do not over size the hole, do not use grease. (the steel is soft so be carefull) Take is slow.

3-Gauge Install Pictures
2 stroker

Odie1969 · 02-10-2012, 12:14 AM

Ya I'm just missing the pryo probe. ($129) But I was told the newer trucks had probe from factory. So you will be able to monitor off the obdII port.

12-18-2011, 09:32 AM	#1
frankmako SDD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Which one is Best,,,ScanGauge II or Edge CTS Monitor I am looking at adding gauges to my truck. Which one is better, the ScanGauge II or the Edge CTS Monitor? What I am looking for is ease of install,, plug and play. By looking at the pictures of each product it looks like the Edge has a bigger screen to read. Is it hard to see the read out on the ScanGauge?

12-19-2011, 12:05 AM	#2
Smoky SDD Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mississippi State Posts: 341 Thanks: 14 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts View Photos By: Smoky	First of all, I don't have a gauge but wish I had a few. It's probably some of the best money you can spend on your truck. What part of Tennessee you from? __________________ 2004 F250 Crew Cab King Ranch Lariat FX4 Saddle Leather 6.0 L FUMOTO Valve AIRAID 4" straight No CAT No MUFF Nitto Terra Grapplers All Terrain LT285/75R16 10 PR Everything else pretty much stock NEW Ranchos installed 8/15/2010 Anyone Got Birds? Will Travel to Hunt! We are all just Village Idiots, Enamoured with our own shadow, Oblivious to the setting sun!

12-20-2011, 02:35 AM	#3
2 Stroker SDD Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Warren/Oregon Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts	The Edge Insight CTS a great tool, get the expandable probe so if you want to add more to it down the line Edge Inisight CTS Lot of guys get the ScanGaugeII to me not as good as the Edge because you can not use the pyro a must if you pull ScanGauge - Trip Computer + Digitial Gauges + ScanTools Yes both are plug and play but the Edge is simple to use and is a lot bigger like a TomTom or Garmin. I like it so well i'm going to get a splitter and run my older edge and the new CTS at the same time. You can add stuff to it down the line like a backup camera, turbo timer. Insight CTS Monitor by Edge Products \| Toy Hauler Adventures Edge Products – CTS UPDATE: Turbo Timer Install \| Toy Hauler Adventures If you pull you will need a pyro and it is also a plug in just have to drill for the pyro also you should think about a fuel pressure gauge under 45lbs at WOT kills injectors and the list goes on. 2 stroker __________________ 06 F350 4x4 PSD Lariat FX4 CC LB Edge Insight-Pyro,AutoMeter Fuel Pressure Gauge Updated Fuel Reg. Kit 3C3Z-9T517-AG Amsoil By-Pass(Amsoil 5w40) Coolant Filtration System Delo ELC Pulling a 14,000 lb Alpenlite 5er 97 F350 4x4 PSD CC LB PacBrake&ATS converter lockup 3" dp-4" exhaust TruCool 28,000 lb cooler Tymar Intake A piller EGT,Boost,Trans

12-22-2011, 12:59 PM	#4
TurboMustang370 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hamilton, NJ 08690 Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Welcome to the board. I don't have either product you are referring to but I've had SCT's TSX for quite awhile and absolutely love it. Very easy to read screen, great layout and choices of gauges. Most importantly, tech support and service from SCT is excellent! __________________ -2006 F-350 6.0 crew cab Lariat 4x4 8' box: Bank's intercooler, Liberator EGR delete, ARP head studs, SCT TSX tuned by IDP, DieselSite HPODS, Coolant filter, CCV filter, Silverline turbo back, Icon 4" lift. -2004 F-350 6.0 crew cab XLT DRW 4x4 8' box: Sinister Mfg. EGR delete, '06 front clip, Diamond Eye turbo back, B&W turnoverball gooseneck hitch.

01-18-2012, 01:50 PM	#6
tommyboy SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: mississauga ontario Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Hey fellas,im new to this site....just received my Egde insight CTS monday,plugged it in and shes ready to rock!!Easy to read,has numerous options for screen layout and a number of PID's get monitored!!Ive seen the scan gauge in a buddys truck,from what i seen theres no comparison!!IMO!! __________________ 2006 F250 CC SB XL SPORT 37x12.5x17Kuhmo Road venture MTKL 71's on 6001 series procomp rims 6"procomp lift skyjacker shocks all around skyjacker dual steering stabilizer 6"clarion in dash dvd Bulletprrof EGR cooler New OEM oil cooler Banks Ram air intake Sinister coolant filtration system Delo CAT 1 EC coolant Rotella T6 synthetic MBRP 4" exhaust turbo back,no cat no muff Edge Insight CTS

12-30-2011, 05:15 PM	#5
frankmako SDD Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i went with the scangauge ii and the blendmount. works well and the mount looks like a factory install.

01-18-2012, 04:12 PM	#7
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	tommyboy. Enjoy your time here Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

02-05-2012, 11:55 AM	#8
Odie1969 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mesa Az. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just bought the edge insight cts and I love it already. Wish my truck was newer so it would have egt probe built in. But ease of use is just stupid simple. Plug it into your obdII port input your vin and the. Pick what display layout and what you want to monitor. __________________ 2004 F350 king ranch FX4. First Diesel. No need for gauges, I bought myself a Edge Insight CTS.

02-10-2012, 12:14 AM	#10
Odie1969 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Mesa Az. Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ya I'm just missing the pryo probe. ($129) But I was told the newer trucks had probe from factory. So you will be able to monitor off the obdII port. __________________ 2004 F350 king ranch FX4. First Diesel. No need for gauges, I bought myself a Edge Insight CTS.

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