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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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so i was thinking about getting the saleen gauge pod that holds 2 gauges. I was going to get the boost and a widebandgauge as i will be going FI. Arethose teh best 2 to get or should i go another way?
Old Dec 1, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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I agree those are the two most important.

The other thing I monitor is air inlet temp and coolant temp with a Scangauge II.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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I went with Wideband, Fuel Pressure, Boos/vac and aeroforce I'm happy with all of them.



Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Black GT
I agree those are the two most important.

The other thing I monitor is air inlet temp and coolant temp with a Scangauge II.
aeroforce gauge does all that and then some. Aeroforce is an awesome gauge to have.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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WB a/f
mechanical boost
electric fuel pressure
aeroforce interceptor is a great gauge too.
but those 2 in the OP are fine.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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like stated above wb air/fuel, fuel pressure, boost. Also I am planning to get an aeroforce to moniter some other stuff.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sevenleaf
aeroforce gauge does all that and then some. Aeroforce is an awesome gauge to have.
I am aware of that and yes, they are good gauges. But I went with the Scangauge II because you can visually monitor 4 parameters at a time (instead of 2 like on the AeroForce) and I can easily swap it out between whichever vehicle I'm driving. Oh, and its cheaper too.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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ya i was looking at also getting the scangauge2. Anyone have any pics of where they mount it?
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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I'm going with electric fuel pressure and boost in an SOS 2 pod pillar. I'm considering adding a WB A/F later in the vent directly below the a-pillar.
Old Dec 2, 2008 | 11:44 PM
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I went with an AeroForce Interceptor and an Autometer mechanical boost gauge. I have an AEM UEGO Wideband in the mail that will go into a Roush vent pod to the left of the steering wheel. With any luck, my supercharger install is only weeks away. *squeal*




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