most important gauges...
09-29-2002, 12:18 AM
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most important gauges...
will i need a boost gauge if i have an electronic boost controller eg. greddy profec a? also, what three gauges would be the most vital into maintaining a turbo setup?
1) boost 2) oil pressure 3) exhaust gas temp... i've been told a/f gauges are just pretty to look at. which do you think are the 3 i "need." thanks
1) boost 2) oil pressure 3) exhaust gas temp... i've been told a/f gauges are just pretty to look at. which do you think are the 3 i "need." thanks
09-29-2002, 08:05 AM
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Re: most important gauges... (ptran13)
I cant stand looking at my A/F guage bouncing all around all the time and it doesnt look right next to the pretty boost gauge 
Plus isnt it only accurate at WOT and sometimes on stoich? !
Plus isnt it only accurate at WOT and sometimes on stoich? !
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09-29-2002, 12:40 PM
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Re: most important gauges... (jinxproof99)
unless you get a wideband, which you have to change out every 1000 miles. go with the greddy egt gauge, its some good stuff 
10-11-2002, 01:45 AM
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Re: most important gauges... (GudeH23a)
unless you get a wideband, which you have to change out every 1000 miles. go with the greddy egt gauge, its some good stuff
10-11-2002, 02:03 AM
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Re: most important gauges... (blufke)
i would skip air fuel meter and get oilpressure, elektronic fuelpressure, boost, EGT and something that monitors knock. Than you home free.
Maybe an oiltemp too
[Modified by The sweed, 3:04 AM 10/11/2002]
Maybe an oiltemp too
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10-11-2002, 03:39 AM
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Re: most important gauges... (blufke)
anyone know anything about the autometer auto gage line? they are about 1/2 the cost of the ultra lites.
10-11-2002, 04:12 AM
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Re: most important gauges... (fire7882)
need to know exhaust temp so you don't melt your afterburner exhaust from AZ 
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10-11-2002, 06:59 AM
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Re: most important gauges... (ptran13)
Theres a post in the room .. Greddy 52mm and/or 60mm EGT and Boost at a good price, you should look in to them. Im considering this buy also.
10-11-2002, 10:03 AM
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Re: most important gauges... (mos)
Do the FJO, it responds faster than the Motec PLM anyway, I've used both and definitely prefer the FJO Wideband. Pick up the datalogging software and the display and you will never regret it!
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Re: most important gauges... (Speedworks801)
i think a narrowband a/f gauge is ok for the amount paid, until i have more money for a wideband. You CANT tune with it but at least it lets you know to let off the pedal youre running lean, eg. if fuel pressure drops.
EGT gauges are not that great and i wouldnt consider them a tuning device either, there are many variables that affect it, for example advanced timing makes the temps lower, so you might think youre ok when in reality you are leaning out. retarding timing will make temps higher so you'd think you need more fuel and really just run really rich. cam profile, cam timing also affects the temps
EGT gauges are not that great and i wouldnt consider them a tuning device either, there are many variables that affect it, for example advanced timing makes the temps lower, so you might think youre ok when in reality you are leaning out. retarding timing will make temps higher so you'd think you need more fuel and really just run really rich. cam profile, cam timing also affects the temps
