Gauges
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,130
From: Honolulu, HI
RE: Gauges
ORIGINAL: cobra443
Your absolutely right. Another question though, is it ok to use the mechanical boost/vac gauge or should I go electric with that as well. Im getting the electric fuel pressure guage trying to save some money for some Mickeys.
ORIGINAL: onederful100
the WB a/f gauge will be a lot more accurate than going w/ the fuel pressure alone. the fuel pressure gauge will tell you how the fuel pump is working, but the WB a/f will tell you what the ratio between air and fuel, most importantly at WOT. i believe the WB a/f is the most important gauge to get for safety purpose in a FI setup and for tuning, if you are going to do datalogging. even if you tune on a dyno the bung welded into the exhaust will be more accurate than putting a sniffer at the end of the exaust. IMO if you got money for a SC, a few hundred bucks more is not that much to keep an eye on your investment. yes, those gauges are expensive, but it eases my mind knowing everything is working correctly.
the WB a/f gauge will be a lot more accurate than going w/ the fuel pressure alone. the fuel pressure gauge will tell you how the fuel pump is working, but the WB a/f will tell you what the ratio between air and fuel, most importantly at WOT. i believe the WB a/f is the most important gauge to get for safety purpose in a FI setup and for tuning, if you are going to do datalogging. even if you tune on a dyno the bung welded into the exhaust will be more accurate than putting a sniffer at the end of the exaust. IMO if you got money for a SC, a few hundred bucks more is not that much to keep an eye on your investment. yes, those gauges are expensive, but it eases my mind knowing everything is working correctly.
when you say Mickeys, you mean beer?
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Joined: Nov 2006
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From: Detroit Rock City!
RE: Gauges
I would get the WB A/F, the boost gauge in mechanical (reads boost a little faster/ easier hook up), and a fuel pressure gauge..... JMO but check out the aeroforce gauge for a connection to your OBDII port for readings from your cars computer.... but any of the above mentioned are great!
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Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 4,132
From: California
RE: Gauges
ORIGINAL: cobra443
Thanks mygt500. Also I have another ? I know this is pretty much personal opinion but what would you guys recommend for the pod? Should I go with the Pillar or the center dash?
Thanks mygt500. Also I have another ? I know this is pretty much personal opinion but what would you guys recommend for the pod? Should I go with the Pillar or the center dash?
A Pillar - IMO
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,130
From: Honolulu, HI
RE: Gauges
i have the SOS 3 gauge pilar pod, and it is a personal preference. but i've heard that the autometer dashpod warps over time. i like the SOS pilar pod bc it matches the interior color and looks OEM. i went w/ the pilar pod bc i also sometimes mount my livewire on the windshield so the center dashpod would have been in the way. in this pic the car is off so you cant see the innovate A/F gauge on the bottom.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,881
From: Virginia Beach
RE: Gauges
Thanks for all the help guys especially you onderful100. I am ordering the SOS Tripple A Pillar, Auto Meter Cobalt series Wideband A/F, Electric Fuel Pressure, and Mechanic Vac/Boost. Thanks!!
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,881
From: Virginia Beach
RE: Gauges
ORIGINAL: Ruffnuts
I say go with both pillar and pod Thats the set up I run
I say go with both pillar and pod
Thats the set up I run