I just need a real simple gauge opinion

[JoeyJigglesGSX]

ok i bought an autometer air/fuel guage a while ago and i know it really does nothing but at the time i thought it was "cool"...anyway its just problems and i am returning it again to autometer for another one that this time i plan on just selling...

here is the question... What guage should i get that has some importance but not too expensive...i was thinking about an oil pressure gauge? wide band and egt would be too expensive, egt because i would have to get my exhaust manifold tapped into

again...

What gauge should i get?

 

[DSM90AWD]

I assume you have a boost gauge? If so go for the EGT. Tapping the exhaust manifold is a 2 minute DIY deal. The 1/8" NPT tap can be found at any hardware store.

 

[CyberEye]

ok i bought an autometer air/fuel guage a while ago and i know it really does nothing but at the time i thought it was "cool"...anyway its just problems and i am returning it again to autometer for another one that this time i plan on just selling...

here is the question... What guage should i get that has some importance but not too expensive...i was thinking about an oil pressure gauge? wide band and egt would be too expensive, egt because i would have to get my exhaust manifold tapped into

again...

What gauge should i get?

sell the a/f, save up for an EGT or better yet, wideband.

 

[JoeyJigglesGSX]

honestly how important is this EGT gauge? and yes i do have a boost gauge already

 

[slow4G63]

I've heard EGT gauges are important to have... It lets you see how hot your exhaust temps are, I guess that's pretty important when tuning your car

 

[DSM90AWD]

The EGT is nice to have when tuning as is an extra bit of safety (when used correctly) to ensure you're not running overly rich/lean. Especially nice since it's standalone you can use without the laptop/Palm datalogging.

Unfortunately, it's one of those things you can't readily use while driving (safely) so unless it has a logging feature, peak/hold or a warning light (like my Greedy does).. won't get as much use.