First two gauges?...and mounting issues?

[94greentsi]

On Monday or Tuesday I plan on picking up a 52mm Autometer Cobalt boost gauge through on of my connections, but I would also like to get another gauge as I want to have two gauges on my A-pillar. My friend suggested getting an EGT gauge, but I am not sure if that is needed right now in my car. I should let you know that I am getting a boost controller and turbo timer next week as well. Once I get my engine back from the rebuild shop, I plan on taking the boost to around 15psi. So, if the boost goes up to around 15psi, should I be looking at the EGT gauge? I want the most important gauges to be in my line of site on the A-pillar, so some suggestions as to that second gauge would be nice.


Ultimately I would like to have 3 gauges on my A-pillar but I dont think that any company makes a full 3 gauge pod full pillar mount. I know that there are companies that make a 3 gauge pod for the A-arm, but its not a full stretch a-pillar mount, and that is what I want. To the best of my knowledge, Mach V is one of the only company to offer a 2 gauge pod full pillar mount for the 1G DSM. As you can see I want the full pillar mount regardless of whether its a 2 or 3 gauge pod, but 3 would be the best. I have searched but does anyone know of another company aside from Mach V?

Thanks for the assistance

forever

 

[project_tsi]

EGT guage, No question. W/ you turning up the boost past stock, the EGT guage will be able to tell you if you are running rich or lean, or getting into dangerous temp zones.

Oh, and Lotek makes a triple guage pod for 1G's.

http://www.gaugepods.com/mitsubishi.html

 

[Mist3r Spool]

Definitely go with an EGT gauge.

-edit- Oops.

 

[project_tsi]

If you didn't notice he has a 1G not a 2G.

 

[94greentsi]

Thanks guys, I will go with the EGT for the second gauge.

As far as the Lotek gauge pod. I have seen that one before in my research, but I am unsure if it is a full length from windsheild to roof line A-pillar pod. I know you can get just a 3 pod for the 1G, but they just might be a section of 3 pods, not the full length version.

Does anyone know?

Does anyone have the 3 gauge pod pillar mount from Lotek, or the 2 gauge pod pillar mount from Mach V?

forever

 

[project_tsi]

Actually, a friend of mine has the 3 guage setup in his 91 talon. It is a full trim piece replacement.

 

[GST with PSI]

if you wanted to spend the money an AEM wideband would fill that hole nicely. ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AEM-...46100QQitemZ8008121650QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

one like this one would look awesome. pricey though.

oh, and for the moderators, this isn't my item or an advertisement. just a suggestion.

 

[Flip_4G63]

I would have to say get an good wideband. If you have the money. If not get the EGT.

I have been told that AutoMeter EGT gauges will not work on our cars for the temp not being high enough. Is this tru?

 

[94greentsi]

Actually, a friend of mine has the 3 guage setup in his 91 talon. It is a full trim piece replacement.

This is the one from Lotek right? If so, I will have to get my hands on one quick. Hope it doesnt take to long to send to Canada. I need it within 2 weeks.

forever

 

[94greentsi]

Ok everything sounds good, but aside from price then, the Wideband is a better choice than the EGT then?

How can a person really tell if you are running lean with an EGT anyways? Is it based upon the temp going up as you raise the boost, and therefore causing a leaner a/f mixture?

And also, if I get the wideband, then I wont have my temp reading, but that may not be important once you have the wideband a/f sensor, right?

Could you guide me a little more, based on this info. Thanks

forever

 

[project_tsi]

I still say go w/ EGT. For the price (about $100) you can have a nice EGT kit. Your EGT can tell that you are running lean by showing that the ex. temps are too hot. Too hot means not enough fuel, and if your temps seem to be cooler than what they should, then it can tell you that you are rich. So I say hold off on the wideband, it will do you personally no good if you have nearly no mods and have nothing to tune with.

 

[Mist3r Spool]

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[94greentsi]

Thanks project tsi,

all I needed was an answer and a reason, and you have provided me with that. Straight to the point, just the way I like it.

forever

 

[chicagoavenger]

I just got my Faze reverse indiglo black faced egt gauge loving it. Do you have a logger? I would get that first before a egt gauge

 

[hystericfox]

If he doesn't have anything to tune, like an SAFC, it doesn't make any sense to spend the money on a logger yet. EGT gauge has my vote, it's well worth the money.

 

[mavisky]

Anyone else notice they put that 3 pillar pod onto a 2.0 nt.

Oh and they also do a 2g 3 pillar pod if noone else mentioned it.

http://www.gaugepods.com/gallery.html