What gauges do you guys run?

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08-17-2007, 02:41 PM

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What gauges do you guys run?

I'm getting the Perrin column pod and it holds two gauges. I have the AEM AFR and the AEM Boost but I don't think I want the AFR gauge flashing at me all the time but I can't decide which other gauge would be of any benefit (with the s/c). If none, I'll just mount em either both in the glove box or the AFR in there and the boost on the column in a single cup.

08-17-2007, 03:31 PM

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you could look into maybe getting an oil pressure gauge. Thats always important with f/i setups

08-17-2007, 05:03 PM

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I will be running the TRD boost gauge I just bought from you ;)

08-17-2007, 05:08 PM

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x2 on the TRD boost gauge

08-17-2007, 05:30 PM

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I have AEM UEGO, AEM Oil Temp, AEM Oil Pressure

good gauges, and all match!

08-17-2007, 06:51 PM

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^ no boost?

08-17-2007, 06:59 PM

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with a supercharger, a boost gauge is not really necessary.

08-17-2007, 07:32 PM

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hmm... then perhaps I'll just run the afr gauge in the glove box for now.

08-17-2007, 07:34 PM

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But is sure is fun to watch when it works correctly!

08-17-2007, 09:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tC9o9

with a supercharger, a boost gauge is not really necessary.

x2... its only good if you are suspecting boost loss....

08-17-2007, 10:02 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by equinox2355

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Originally Posted by tC9o9

with a supercharger, a boost gauge is not really necessary.

x2... its only good if you are suspecting boost loss....

and if you want to look pretty... or cool... maybe pretty...

08-17-2007, 11:40 PM

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I am going for the +15 whp bling factor!

08-17-2007, 11:47 PM

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You need a boost gauge just as much as you need a transmission temp, oil temp, and EGT. They all provide data to help make your motor run at optimal level.

I do not tune myself, but I can tell you from experience that any additional data to the tuner cant hurt. Motors have been know to blow.

Greddy, Defi, and Autometer offer some sweet looking systems

08-18-2007, 12:10 AM

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are the DEFI's the one that swoop like when our gauges when the car is turned on?

08-18-2007, 12:12 AM

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are the DEFI's the one that swoop like when our gauges when the car is turned on?

I believe so, and the AEMs sweep as well (with LEDs, not a needle)

08-18-2007, 12:15 AM

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Yes they do.

check out this vid:
http://www.nippon-seiki.co.jp/defish...meter_top.html

It seems pretty cool. Only downside is it might get annoying. I can already hear my girlfriend "why do they flash like that"

"listen baby, this looks good and they are supposed to do that"