GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!!
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GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!!
O.k. I need direction. I want to know as much about what's going on with my S/C setup as possible. If I'm not mistaken the guages I will need are: Air fuel ratio guage (not sure exactly what this is called) Fuel Pressue Guage, Boost Guage, aaaannnd I think I'm forgetting one other important one.
Anybody, everybody, please give me tips on brand names, part numbers, prices, purchase locations, and current setups w/ pics, I can never get too much info.
P.S. I want to run an Autometer pod on the A-Arm.
Thanks in advance!!!!
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Anybody, everybody, please give me tips on brand names, part numbers, prices, purchase locations, and current setups w/ pics, I can never get too much info.
P.S. I want to run an Autometer pod on the A-Arm.
Thanks in advance!!!!
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (88-406)
The only two you really need are Fuel Pressure and Boost IMO. The air/fuel is not worth the space (although I have one and use it for reference only). The EGT is nice if you can get a sensor for each exhaust tube, or I assume it works well at the collector as well.
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (Vette92)
The only two you really need are Fuel Pressure and Boost IMO. The air/fuel is not worth the space (although I have one and use it for reference only). The EGT is nice if you can get a sensor for each exhaust tube, or I assume it works well at the collector as well.
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
Depends on what look you want. Do you want white faced gauges with black bezels, white face with brushed aluminum bezels, black face with black bezels, digital, or whatever else you can dream up?
I use the Autometer phantom series gauges. They are white faced with black bezels. The utlralite series (Autometer) has the aluminum bezel and white faces.
I get most of my stuff like this from Summit Racing. (www.summitracing.com)
Chris
I use the Autometer phantom series gauges. They are white faced with black bezels. The utlralite series (Autometer) has the aluminum bezel and white faces.
I get most of my stuff like this from Summit Racing. (www.summitracing.com)
Chris
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (Vette92)
Hmmmm. Decisions decisions. Lemme think. I'll have to dig out my Summit catalog.
Thanks! :cheers:
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Thanks! :cheers:
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
I found an autometer pod for the A-arm but it only holds 2 guages. Is that all Autometer has? If that's all I can put on the A-Arm, where else can I put my guages?
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=26741
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=26741
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
Just to clarify something here. When I said AFR gauge I meant one that uses a wideband o2. If your trying to tune an engine without one IMO you're wasting your time!
I like the V.D.O gauges because they have an all business look and don't bother with the extra colors.
KM
I like the V.D.O gauges because they have an all business look and don't bother with the extra colors.
KM
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
I found an autometer pod for the A-arm but it only holds 2 guages. Is that all Autometer has? If that's all I can put on the A-Arm, where else can I put my guages?
I would not go gauge happy. Just get what you need to start and if you find you need something more, get it after the fact.
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (Vette92)
So you guys are aaaaabolutely sure I don't need an AFR to tune the car for an s/c ???? If not, I'll just stick with boost and Fuel pressure.
Will this boost guage fit the autometer pod? I like the look of the black face. I think the white dial will stick out better of my periferal vision.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=2272
BTW: Chris, do you live in Gurnee or Texas???
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Will this boost guage fit the autometer pod? I like the look of the black face. I think the white dial will stick out better of my periferal vision.
http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=2272
BTW: Chris, do you live in Gurnee or Texas???
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
So you guys are aaaaabolutely sure I don't need an AFR to tune the car for an s/c
The gauge you selected is 2 5/8". You need to look at the 2 1/16" gauges for the Autometer pod.
BTW: Chris, do you live in Gurnee or Texas???
Chris
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (Vette92)
That's too bad. I thought I might be able to see that vette of yours around here. Maybe you should drive it up some time. :yesnod: :yesnod:
You know, Autometer's site sucks. Why don't the link off of the pod section the gauges you can actually put in the damn thing. I guess it doesn't matter. Any 2 1/16" gauge should fit. I'll give them a call.
You know, Autometer's site sucks. Why don't the link off of the pod section the gauges you can actually put in the damn thing. I guess it doesn't matter. Any 2 1/16" gauge should fit. I'll give them a call.
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
That's too bad. I thought I might be able to see that vette of yours around here. Maybe you should drive it up some time.
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (Vette92)
I got two words for you "Truck" and "Trailer" YeeeeHaaaw!!!
Anyway, I think I'm finally settled on the gauges. Autometer pod #10191, Boost gauge #2616, Electric Fuel Pressue #2663 + misc. parts. They recommend remote mounting the fuel pressue sending unit off of their braided line #3227-4 and then connecting that to the shrader on the fuel rail. I also might need a 90 degree elbow #3274 to the shrader valve to the braided line. I also need to remove the valve stem on the shrader. I think I'm pretty set.
I'm assuming I just have to "T" in somewhere for the boost Gauge.
Anyway, I think I'm finally settled on the gauges. Autometer pod #10191, Boost gauge #2616, Electric Fuel Pressue #2663 + misc. parts. They recommend remote mounting the fuel pressue sending unit off of their braided line #3227-4 and then connecting that to the shrader on the fuel rail. I also might need a 90 degree elbow #3274 to the shrader valve to the braided line. I also need to remove the valve stem on the shrader. I think I'm pretty set.
I'm assuming I just have to "T" in somewhere for the boost Gauge.
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
I went with three guages:
1. A liquid filled fuel pressure guage mounted on the fuel rail. Get the Summit brand one - the Accel one is JUNK!!!
2. A Vacuum / boost guage on an a-pillar pod
3. Don't waste your money on a regular air/fuel ratio guage - they are worthless. If you got the $$$ and the need, you have to get a wide band or you may as well do without.
1. A liquid filled fuel pressure guage mounted on the fuel rail. Get the Summit brand one - the Accel one is JUNK!!!
2. A Vacuum / boost guage on an a-pillar pod
3. Don't waste your money on a regular air/fuel ratio guage - they are worthless. If you got the $$$ and the need, you have to get a wide band or you may as well do without.
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
I got two words for you "Truck" and "Trailer" YeeeeHaaaw!!!
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Re: GUAGES GUAGES GUAGES!!! (vvv90)
I bet your about 25 years old. Go with the fuel gauge and the boost gauge if only to fill the hole. Keep in mind the pillar is out of your direct line of sight. When your in 1st and 2nd gear it's hard enough just holding on to the steering wheel and keeping the car straight much less looking at gauges. The 1 1/2 seconds to glance over at and analize the gauges can put you off the road. Also, at night with the gauges properly lighted its even harder to read the numbers. The gauges however do indeed look impressive. :jester