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trickedeclipseMar-16-02 01:48 AM
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#17296, "to all those with extra gauges"


          

okay, i've been putting off ordering gauges for some time now, but it's finally time to get them. i plan on putting them in a triple gauge pillar. i already have a nitrous gauge on the bottle, so i don't think i need one of those. i was planning on getting an oil pressure gauge, an air/fuel gauge, and a voltage gauge since i run so many electronics (stereo, ps2, tv's, occasionally underdash neon, etc...)

i need your help as to which 3 gauges are the most important to get first. which do you think i should get?

do i get the smaller size or the 3 5/8" size?

if i get an oil pressure gauge, should i get the 0-100, 0-150, or 0-200 psi one? i don't know much about this.

should i order my gauge pod from www.gaugepods.com or an actual autometer one. which looks better?

is there anything else i should know, like are there special sending units i need or anything like that?

-PJ
'96 ESI-NOS Talon / '02 Subaru WRX

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RE: to all those with extra gauges, DocWhiplash, Mar-16-02 02:21 AM, #1
RE: to all those with extra gauges, cyan, Mar-16-02 03:42 AM, #2
      RE: to all those with extra gauges, trickedeclipse, Mar-16-02 04:13 AM, #3
           RE: to all those with extra gauges, randy, Mar-16-02 05:09 AM, #4
                RE: to all those with extra gauges, ModeratorEvuLFleA, Mar-16-02 06:34 AM, #5
                     RE: to all those with extra gauges, trickedeclipse, Mar-16-02 02:30 PM, #6
                          RE: to all those with extra gauges, ModeratorEvuLFleA, Mar-16-02 06:41 PM, #7
                               RE: to all those with extra gauges, midnite_racer, Mar-18-02 05:20 AM, #8
                                    RE: to all those with extra gauges, whodatt1, Mar-18-02 06:20 AM, #9

DocWhiplashMar-16-02 02:21 AM
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#17297, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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I have the lotek one from gaugepods.com and it looks great. Matched the factory color perfect and fit real nice.

95 eclipse RS

14.80 @ 94mph with no turbo

  

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cyanMar-16-02 03:42 AM
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#17298, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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the ones i look at most are EGT, AF, and Boost..in your case, you should probably get EGT, AF, and Fuel Pressure. or get volts if you want an easier install or lower price.


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trickedeclipseMar-16-02 04:13 AM
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#17299, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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i know this is a stupid question but what is egt? i'm sure i know, but for some reason i'm drawing a blank.

also, would a vacuum gauge be helpful at all?

-PJ
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randyMar-16-02 05:09 AM
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#17300, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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You could use jumptronix it have a built in af meter and volts. EGT(exhaust gas temp.) and vacuum guages on the pillar.

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ModeratorEvuLFleAMar-16-02 06:34 AM
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#17301, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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Man I think my gauges are sold...

But I just sold a/f, oil press, and voltmeter with 3 pod pillar for very cheap.

BTW oil pressure wont go over 100 so 100 is plenty for us.

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trickedeclipseMar-16-02 02:30 PM
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#17302, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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how hard is the egt gauge to hook up? on a scale of 1-10. 1 being filling your gastank, 10 being dropping in a new engine. emoji

i seen that someone did the oil pressure and a/f gauge write up, i just want something that's gonna be somewhat easy, and look good, yet be useful to me as a driver.

i guess so far it's oil pressure and a/f. should i go with the egt and a pod for now. to be honest, i want a lot of movement on my pillar (if that's possible) i guess if i want movement, i should go with a boost gauge, and just use it for vacuum until i get this damn turbo.

-PJ
'96 ESI-NOS Talon / '02 Subaru WRX

"Making Dreams Reality"

  

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ModeratorEvuLFleAMar-16-02 06:41 PM
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#17303, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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a/f - a 2/10
oil press - 5/10
volt 2/10

only boost gauges I have hooked up were on a 4g63 and that would be a 2/10 also

volt doesnt really move, oil will a bit, a/f moves constantly

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midnite_racerMar-18-02 05:20 AM
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#17304, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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Get the GReddy gauges...they look pretty nice, esp for the price.

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whodatt1Mar-18-02 06:20 AM
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#17305, "RE: to all those with extra gauges"
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the thing with the egt is that you have to drill the manifold. you will need a sharp drill bit and a tap( to put threads in the hole )
then you just screw in your sensor. not hard just have to be careful.

then again if you are not turbo, don't know why you would need it.

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- 99 GS OZ, Hahn Kit, 56k miles (Sold)
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- 02 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro

  

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