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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Im sorry for all the posts, but for now you guys are my number one source for help on modding my car. What kind of guages will i need with a supercharger. Im guessing a boost gauge, a fuel pressure, and an air-fuel ratio gauge? Also if anyone has prefferences on gauges or pillars to house the gauges would help fantastically.
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:49 PM
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make sure you get a wideband air fuel. i guess the other ones are useless. check out autometer..they have sooooo many differnet guages..youll find what u need
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Whats the wideband air fuel do? And thats the problem, they have so many i dont even know where to begin lol
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:55 PM
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If i only need 1 gauge i was gunna get this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1994-...em140135807705

But if i need 2 then im goin for this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Speed...ayphotohosting
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:02 PM
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Did you buy a blower yet?
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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Ya. I talked to my dad briefly and i dont really understand what i need the guages for. I mean i guess a boost gauge would be nice, but i odnt know what a wideband air fuel ratio gauge does or tells me
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Becauseit monitors the air/fuel ratio for effective and proper tuning for the supercharger.

Also a malfunctioning oxygen sensor because of problems with the blower will result in air-fuel ratios fluctuating which you can see in the meter.

This problem will cause the engine to respond more slowly to changing conditions, anda damaged or defective sensorwill lead to increased fuel consumption and also much mess power and decreased throttle response.

So basically it's more of a pre-cautionary measure, but it is needed becuase it also helps in tuning and detects the changes in the ratio which could harm your engine if not treated.

Also it wouldn't hurt to have a bunch of cool gauges in those pods with the all the flashing lights. [8D]
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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Also it wouldn't hurt to have a bunch of cool gauges in those pods with the all the flashing lights. [8D]

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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:17 PM
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Also it wouldn't hurt to have a bunch of cool gauges in those pods with the all the flashing lights. [8D]

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+2, so il get the air/fuel ratio guage and a boost gauge just for good looks. Any other gauges?
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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Boost and A/F gauge should do it. Where r u geting your supercharger?? Did u get new injectors and a fuel pump



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