need help on which gauges are best ie oil press. vs fuel press

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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:07 AM
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I know I need a boost gauge and an EGT but I can't decide on whether to get the fuel pressure or the oil pressure.. I only have room in my pillar for 3 gauges. I did a search but there isn't much about it. Is there one more important than the other? BTW, I will be using the Hondata 2b w/datalogging if that makes a difference.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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For tuning the Fuel pressure is way more important than oil press
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:15 AM
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For tuning the Fuel pressure is way more important than oil press
Not necessarily. Since he is going hondata the fuel pressure shouldnt be too bad assuming he is gonna go with larger injectors and not have to worry about skyhigh fuel pressure readings. The fuel pressure guage can be left under the hood.
I would go with oil pressure, or even oil temp for peace of mind.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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Default Re: need help on which gauges are best ie oil press. vs fuel press (93LSivic)

even oil temp for peace of mind.
Ahh, the ill-forgoten oil temp gauge If I had the space for yet another gauge (working on fitting 5 right now without the use of a pillar pod) oil temp is the one I'd get
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:48 AM
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Yes, I'll be running with 550cc. injectors

oh yeah, I forgot about the oil temp. I just need a holographic display across my windshield...How cool would that be
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:50 AM
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I just need a holographic display across my windshield...How cool would that be
Oddly enough, I was just looking into what it would take to do this The best answer I've gotten so far is "a lot of money"
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:54 AM
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lol...I didn't think it was even possible..I'm sure it would be quite a bit of change for something like that. But by the time my kids are my age, it'll be common place
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:56 AM
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i've seen something like that but it was only for like rpm, and speed and compass i think. forget where i saw it...but it exists
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 10:57 AM
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Not necessarily. Since he is going hondata the fuel pressure shouldnt be too bad assuming he is gonna go with larger injectors and not have to worry about skyhigh fuel pressure readings. The fuel pressure guage can be left under the hood.
I would go with oil pressure, or even oil temp for peace of mind.
I totally agree with 93LSivic <-- , Once you tune the car, you dont really need to pay attention tot he fuel pressure. Id go for Oil Pressure.
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:03 PM
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Thanks guys...appreciate it..
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:06 PM
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Yes, I'll be running with 550cc. injectors

oh yeah, I forgot about the oil temp. I just need a holographic display across my windshield...How cool would that be
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:11 PM
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Oil pressure
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Old Aug 14, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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to me, one of the most important gauges is the oil pressure gauge.
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