Matt@FSP+416ci+YSI+Alky+FSP Cam+Superglide+Stage 1 Fuel=?
05-21-2015, 07:36 PM
#102
Melting Slicks
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we have same first name too lol
05-21-2015, 08:25 PM
#103
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St. Jude Donor '15
I would strongly recommend at least getting a wideband or fuel pressure gauge. I'll tell you a little story why...
My tuner and I were out in Mexico doing some WOT tuning sessions. In the middle of the 3rd or 4th pull (can't remember which), my A/F, at WOT, started spiking. I immediately got out of it and we drove to my house to investigate. Turns out, the Hobbs switch that activates my external fuel pump failed!
The switch was less than 3 months old and wasn't near any heat or anything else that could cause the fail. It was simply a factory defect. At 850+whp, WOT, I would have been doomed if it hadn't been for my gauge. Now, my tuner also yelled at the same time to get out of it because he was datalogging but, you don't usually have a tuner watching while you're driving around.
The car was an AES 390ci built motor, AFR heads, YSI, all top of the line stuff that would have been destroyed (well, most of it) if that gauge hadn't been there that day.
I'm not trying to scare you but...like I said before, you should get a gauge.
My tuner and I were out in Mexico doing some WOT tuning sessions. In the middle of the 3rd or 4th pull (can't remember which), my A/F, at WOT, started spiking. I immediately got out of it and we drove to my house to investigate. Turns out, the Hobbs switch that activates my external fuel pump failed!
The switch was less than 3 months old and wasn't near any heat or anything else that could cause the fail. It was simply a factory defect. At 850+whp, WOT, I would have been doomed if it hadn't been for my gauge. Now, my tuner also yelled at the same time to get out of it because he was datalogging but, you don't usually have a tuner watching while you're driving around. The car was an AES 390ci built motor, AFR heads, YSI, all top of the line stuff that would have been destroyed (well, most of it) if that gauge hadn't been there that day.
I'm not trying to scare you but...like I said before, you should get a gauge.
Agree..
05-21-2015, 08:28 PM
#104
Melting Slicks
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If someone is donating gauges sure ill take em lol 
05-21-2015, 08:33 PM
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05-21-2015, 08:37 PM
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peer pressure is a b.. Lol
05-21-2015, 08:44 PM
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dash logic is awesome because you don't have to install gauges, just use the DIC and HUD that are already there. I promise I don't get commission for recommending them haha
here's some pics I took of mine, this was before I had the wideband connected to it though, but you get the idea..
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588421430
Right now mine is setup to show boost, wideband reading, knock retard and something else all at once on the DIC.. then most of the same things + coolant temp on the HUD, so it works pretty good. Has an alarm that alerts me if I get over 2* KR and you can make up whatever alarms you want
05-21-2015, 08:44 PM
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LOL! Yeah the Dash logic with PLX wide band is def on my wish list. We are getting 3 bar MAPs installed as well. Is that plug and play for dashlogic or is adapter required?
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05-21-2015, 08:47 PM
#109
Melting Slicks
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lol just giving you a hard time about the cheap part. none of us want to see anything go boom
dash logic is awesome because you don't have to install gauges, just use the DIC and HUD that are already there. I promise I don't get commission for recommending them haha
here's some pics I took of mine, this was before I had the wideband connected to it though, but you get the idea..
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588421430
Right now mine is setup to show boost, wideband reading, knock retard and something else all at once on the DIC.. then most of the same things + coolant temp on the HUD, so it works pretty good. Has an alarm that alerts me if I get over 2* KR and you can make up whatever alarms you want
dash logic is awesome because you don't have to install gauges, just use the DIC and HUD that are already there. I promise I don't get commission for recommending them haha
here's some pics I took of mine, this was before I had the wideband connected to it though, but you get the idea..
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1588421430
Right now mine is setup to show boost, wideband reading, knock retard and something else all at once on the DIC.. then most of the same things + coolant temp on the HUD, so it works pretty good. Has an alarm that alerts me if I get over 2* KR and you can make up whatever alarms you want
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05-21-2015, 08:48 PM
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it can basically report whatever data the PCM knows about.. so if the engine is using a MAP sensor that can handle boost, then dash logic can access that data over the OBD port. that is what I'm doing
you can also run a separate sensor and wire it straight to the dash logic interface, but I don't see much point since it's a good idea to have a map sensor on the engine that can read boost anyways... it's easier to just use data from the one that's already there
(I just installed my PLX wideband tonight btw.. my Innovate Motorsports one kept crapping out. So far so good)
05-21-2015, 09:09 PM
#111
Racer
05-21-2015, 09:11 PM
#112
Melting Slicks
Bud I'm not a big fan of gauges either but...it's cheap insurance! I've seen them mounted on the steering column before also...nice and stealth and you don't have to look anywhere else while you're driving.
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05-21-2015, 10:26 PM
#113
Melting Slicks
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Got the dashlogic and plx should be at FSP in a few days. 
05-21-2015, 11:20 PM
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Sorry dude!!
It'll be worth it I promise!
It'll be worth it I promise!
05-21-2015, 11:27 PM
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Melting Slicks
05-22-2015, 05:20 PM
#117
Melting Slicks
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Just added 300whp with this!
05-25-2015, 10:05 PM
#118
Le Mans Master
that's awesome where do you mount that supercharger emblem??? I'm guessing for grand sport only? :/
Anyways, count me in for when you guys all want to meet up.
Anyways, count me in for when you guys all want to meet up.
05-25-2015, 10:12 PM
#119
Melting Slicks
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I dunno yet, was going for fender but if it doesnt look right i wont do it.. Id say lets meet up but no clue yet on completion eta.. 
lol
lol