What gauges are essential for SC?
09-03-2007, 02:38 PM
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What gauges are essential for SC?
I'm picking up some Autometer Nexus gauges for my a-pillar. The install will begin when I start to throw the whipple on there. I want to know what gauges are the best to get and why...I was thinking boost vac for sure, water temp, and fuel pressure? Do I need all three of these?
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
09-03-2007, 05:33 PM
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RE: What gauges are essential for SC?
Essential is just boost and fuel pressure. If one of my pumps dies I want to know it right away which is why I ordered the fuel pressure. Nowing your normal boost pressure can tell you a few things. If your intercooler leaks or pump dies the boost should go up. If your belt is slipping you'll know it from watching the boost gauge.
09-03-2007, 05:58 PM
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RE: What gauges are essential for SC?
my new car is going to have these gauges
http://shelbyperformanceparts.com/SQ...rge/100270.jpg
do you guys think it would be ridiculous to get a single A-pillar pod to mount an A/F ratio gauge? would it be worth it? i know they are expensive and im sure install would be costly too. thanks guys
http://shelbyperformanceparts.com/SQ...rge/100270.jpg
do you guys think it would be ridiculous to get a single A-pillar pod to mount an A/F ratio gauge? would it be worth it? i know they are expensive and im sure install would be costly too. thanks guys
09-03-2007, 06:07 PM
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RE: What gauges are essential for SC?
Wideband gauge is VERY worth it. It keeps check on your car, i always am keeping an eye on my a/f. Plus i can nitrous tune my car without having to get on a dyno. Wideband is VERY worth it.
09-03-2007, 06:51 PM
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RE: What gauges are essential for SC?
Wideband, Fuel pressure, boost are the Essential ones. Other esential one is trans oil temp and engine oil temp but only if you like run it hard and tend to hot lap the car. Also I would like a seperate oil pressure gauge since the stock one doesn't convinces me as being accurate. Oil pressure should increase everytime you rev the car up and on idle it should go a tad lower. A thing it does not.
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