terribleturner Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I know it's been discussed before but i want to know the reasons behind the answers. So im going to get... AFR Boost EGT Fuel Pressure Oil Pressure But i was also thinking about oil, water and transmission temp gauges. I don't really want to add anymore to the car as that's enough as it is, but are there any that people think i should swop round and if so why?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 By the way James, SPA do dual function gauges. What about something like this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Intresting, what sort of money to they go for Ro?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 As i have said before these are very good and will allow you to run four different temp probes, and one gauge, the only drawback is you can only view two at a time! http://redlinegauges.com/product_info.php?cPath=15&products_id=31&dfwtekid=ac6b6225dff1c7b20781f71e7b957472 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supRo Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Intresting, what sort of money to they go for Ro?? I think Terry can get hold of the SPA gauges. The multi display thing: http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductDetail.asp?cls=MSPORT&pcode=SPA588 Click on 'Dash display systems' on the left hand navigation panel for other similar products. Demon freeks are well expensive though in general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I must admit i was tempted by these.. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/resources/images/zoom/P_EDG215.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 J, how about getting the main gauges that you need, then fitting a Defi Link Display for the others. The Defi Link Display can display any values depending on the sensors that you attach to it. I have a Defi group buy on at the moment, which includes the Link Display, see details [thread=58825]HERE[/thread] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Yeah it's your group buy that got me thinking Nic, must say i am liking that Link Display, but will it come with the neccasary sensors?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Yeah it's your group buy that got me thinking Nic, must say i am liking that Link Display, but will it come with the neccasary sensors?? It comes only with a speed signal wire, to display speed and rpm. Sensor sets (sensor and harness) need to be purchased separately for other readings. I will add these to the group buy thread once I've confirmed prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I must admit i was tempted by these.. http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/resources/images/zoom/P_EDG215.jpg I've got one of those for oil temp and pressure. Very good bit of kit, pretty cheap too. You can get them with a chrome ring (oooerr) and/or blue backlight too. I wouldn't bother with fuel pressure personally though, I'd go for oil temp and pressure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Terry S Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I run the dual SPA gauges as above Fuel Press/water temp & Oil Press/Oil Temp. They are excellent gauges, but not a pretty as the defi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 I've got a fuel pressure/oil temp combined SPA gauge, they are fully featured with warning alarms and configurable displays and stuff, and cost under half the price of one Defi gauge... But don't look as pwetty -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 I wouldn't bother with fuel pressure personally though, I'd go for oil temp and pressure. Would you not?? TBH i do like to be able to see when my car is at a proper temp to boot it. Any one else wanna second Simons advice for me?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun. Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 From my *very limited* knowledge .. I would prefer to know that I'm getting a good fuel feed in, the last thing I want is to be running lean and at least with fuel press it might give you some heads up if there a problem. As far as booting it, I never do untill she's warmed up after a good 10-15 mins. I hope I haven't made a fool of myself Shaun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonB Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Thing is though, once you've set your fuel pressure (if you have an adjustable pressure reg which you do with a manual gauge) it shouldn't need monitoring IMO. If you have a AFR gauge that would show any problem. If the pump went or something you'd be sure to notice that without needing a gauge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Why have 5 gauges when you can have one that does all this: RPM (Gear Change Indicator) Water Temp Oil Temp Fuel or Oil Pressure Boost Pressure http://www.pivotjp.com/product/flame-501-e.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 I've never understood why the rice world needs to look the cockpit of the space shuttle, when Porsches make do with the standard dash. Obviously a boost gauge is needed as T over looked this for some reason.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 But surley Gaz when you take a standard engine and start putting strains on it that it wasn't intentially built for you're playing with fire so anything to indicate of an immediate failler will save big bills being paid out. Your right Simon, i'll have the AFR so i'll see anything wrong on that first. Nic, im just not a fan of that gauge tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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