gauges

[kareem17]

I want to do a dual or triple gauge pod in my car... what gauges should I go with? currently I have a Blitz DTT turbo timer which has a built in boost gauge, but it is broken now. So I figure I might as well get another boost gauge, what should be my other(s) gauge?

 

[ckozlgod]

Boost
Exhaust Temp
A/F

 

[boostedinaz]

A/F

This gauge is so pointless its not even funny. Go with fuel pressure, water temp, or oil pressure.

Michael

 

[ckozlgod]

Someone should tell that to the rest of the people on this board then . That's the same anser I see given everytime this question is asked.

 

[Defiant]

Sadly, perhaps, it's the right answer. The DSM O2 sensor is almost a binary device, telling the ECU "enough" and little else. Trying to monitor it is like having a sunlight detector to tell you whether it's night or day. However, they're cheap gauges, and fill a hole. So they remain popular.

 

[Juggalo]

If it was me, I would handsdown, with out a doubt, no matter what buy

1) Boost- vac gauge ( It can tell you alot about how its running) ( Very important)
2) Oil Pressure ( Very important )
3) Exhaust temp ( Once you mod it is also very important)



Also look into buying www.pocketlogger.com The OBD2 version. I love it. It's a great monitoring tool for the novice and up.

I'm hooked to mine. It's also a nice first step into "tuning" due to the fact that you learn what things mean before you can mess with them.

It watches things like water temp, intake temp , throttle position, timing, etc....

I know it doesnt fit in the 3 pod holder but really a great monitoring tool along with those gauges.

 

[kareem17]

thanks guys, do you know of anyone or have any pics of ppl using this type of gauge pod?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7914425596&category=40017

 

[95TSiNewbie]

I have a dual a-pillar and had a dual gauge cluster.... 30-0-30 vac/boost, Water temp, Volt, Oil Pressure... the only one I really need/use is the boost gauge.. I sold the dual cluster and i currently have a boost and a/f gauge in the pillar. Have a logger/afc for everything else. Buy a logger and save yourself money on gauges. I also agree the a/f looks cool but is fairly useless unless you want to see how rich or lean you run at idle. Just my 2 cents

 

[Defiant]

The gauge-bezel pod is really nice, but it doesn't have much depth behind it. It barely obscures the factory gauges.

 

[tsi4ya]

I at 1st wanted a A/f but now that i think about it. . .its kinda riceish but I do agree with the fact that u do want to get a EGT and a oil temp. . .and later when u up date with volt and water temp

 

[kareem17]

The gauge-bezel pod is really nice, but it doesn't have much depth behind it. It barely obscures the factory gauges.

thats what I am worried about that it will block the factory gauges, so you say it won't? I still will be able so see my gas gauge, and oil pressure gauge?

 

[RamenPride]

thats what I am worried about that it will block the factory gauges, so you say it won't? I still will be able so see my gas gauge, and oil pressure gauge?

I have the autometer one and it doesn't block anything. I'm kinda surprised at the price for the one listed on ebay.... I either overpaid by a lot, or the ebay one must be really cheap (quality-wise)

 

[Defiant]

I think Auto-Meter gets $80 for theirs, and I've seen the knock-offs go for $20. Their quality isn't the same, but it's more than sufficient.

 

[kareem17]

I decided to go with the Autometer Lunar series gauges:
1)Boost Gauge
2)Oil Pressure
3)EGT (Pyrometer)

I don't really want to spend alot on gauges, I just want to make sure my car is running the way it is supposed to. Anyone have these gauges? or suggestion on any other models?