Gauge Setup Help
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Gauge Setup Help
I got a screaming good deal on some used gauges to get me started monitoring before adding tuning for the bigger injectors. They're some glowshift EGT, Boost, and Trans.
I'm planning on using the trans as oil temp for the time being at least until I get my e-fuel in because I'll need that spot for my oil pressure switch. The boost is a 0-60 psi and I'll run it until I can spring for a 40 PSI gauge. The pyro is 1500* and it will be my last to change over to something better.
What I need help with is choosing whether to get a 3 or 4 gauge pod. I'm thinking forward a bit but ultimately I'd like ISSPROs in the boost and pyro slot. I have a have a quandry for the 3rd and possibly 4th spots. A scan gauge would be sweet I imagine. What other gauges do yall prefer to run independently from the scan guage? Is boost, pyro, and SG enough as it is? I'll probably be sticking with mods in my sig plus e fue(w gauge under the hood)l, hpop, and proper tuning.
I don't have unlimited funds so I'm trying to get it right first time. I know I could fill a double pod and a column trim pod or a straight triple. Any other must-monitor parameters?
I'm planning on using the trans as oil temp for the time being at least until I get my e-fuel in because I'll need that spot for my oil pressure switch. The boost is a 0-60 psi and I'll run it until I can spring for a 40 PSI gauge. The pyro is 1500* and it will be my last to change over to something better.
What I need help with is choosing whether to get a 3 or 4 gauge pod. I'm thinking forward a bit but ultimately I'd like ISSPROs in the boost and pyro slot. I have a have a quandry for the 3rd and possibly 4th spots. A scan gauge would be sweet I imagine. What other gauges do yall prefer to run independently from the scan guage? Is boost, pyro, and SG enough as it is? I'll probably be sticking with mods in my sig plus e fue(w gauge under the hood)l, hpop, and proper tuning.
I don't have unlimited funds so I'm trying to get it right first time. I know I could fill a double pod and a column trim pod or a straight triple. Any other must-monitor parameters?
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Tranny and pyro is about the only thing necessary to keep from tearing something up. Boost gauges are cool , but , not necessary. They can help to let you know if are leaking boost I suppose.
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I went with Scan Gauge and digital Pyro only. Scan Gauge already has boost, eot and e40d ready out of box, so no sensors to run. I like the setup, simple clean uncluttered look, but to each his own.
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I like the ease of a digital reading but really like the look of an analog gauge for some reason. Personal preference I guess.
Forunately I don't have to worry about trans temp anymore. How accuarate are the PCM provided boost and oil? Just as much as a mechanical? I've looked at the aeroforce site but am unsure, what are the other things that can actually be wired into the scangauge from installed sending units for our rigs? I do like the nice and clean setup too.
Originally Posted by Hussler
Scan Gauge already has boost, eot and e40d ready out of box, so no sensors to run.
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You can wire just about any sensor you want as the Scan Gauge has two optional inputs available. I've been toying around with the idea using one input for fuel pressure but will probably wait until I go electric fuel. Although the vendor does have a pyro kit that connects to the Scan Gauge I believe a separate PYRO gauge is a good idea.
As far as accuracy I would have to say digital is more accurate as there is no mechanical mechanism and the information is coming from the PCM, what it is seeing, not what an aftermarket sensor is reporting. And before I get a lot of hate remarks please believe me I have nothing against analog gauges as they work great, just not my thing this time around.
As far as accuracy I would have to say digital is more accurate as there is no mechanical mechanism and the information is coming from the PCM, what it is seeing, not what an aftermarket sensor is reporting. And before I get a lot of hate remarks please believe me I have nothing against analog gauges as they work great, just not my thing this time around.
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Purchased it from Clay @ RiffRaff Diesel. It was less expensive than most analog pyro's and included everything needed.
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George also has a cool digital pyro although I can't find the link and info on it right now...
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This is the one George and Richdawg has
Automobile Multimeter for EGT, Boost, Green [SYL-1813G] - $57.50 : auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry
Automobile Multimeter for EGT, Boost, Green [SYL-1813G] - $57.50 : auberins.com, Temperature control solutions for home and industry
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I heard some say that the 4 pod is a little tight at the top and harder to see.
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Yeah I heard some guys say that they had to lean forward a little bit to see the top one well and I'm not exactly an NBA player...
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That is something that I am trying to decide on. I have boost and egt now, thinking of a trans temp even though with the huge cooler and aluminum pan I'd have to try pretty darn hard to overheat the trans and when I upgrade from my superchip to a multi position chip would like to have the switch in the gauge pod. I've seen a couple of different 3 gauge pods, who offers the 4 gauge pod.
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Glowshift makes one for sure. I'm not sure about the others. You can get them at ebay, amazon, etc. I know Complete Performance sells them if you'd rather send your money to a tangible business. Maybe some of our sponsers do too.