JMB Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Hi all !! As I am going to install lots of things in the car, I was wondering what are the most important gauge I should have ?? I already (but not installed yet) have - boost gauge - AFR What else ? thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 oil temp oil pressure are pretty important if pushing limitations of an engine i reckon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I see lots of Defi gauages, and unless I am missing something they have a major issue. If you want to monitor oil pressure you will want to see how fast it rises on starting, especially from cold.as this can show early signs of oil pump wear, an oil cooler that drains back overnight, early signs of engine cranksghaft bearing wear, etecetera. But the damned things start flicking about, buzzing and generally going mad during a start up. A basic mechanical gauge is far more use than electronic ones that behave like the Defi things. As an aside I have a hatred of cars with loads of gauges in your field of vision, like screen side pods, if you feel the need to monitor lots of engine data it's usually better, neater, and more reliable to either use a digital dash, or at least gauges that have two or more functions in one unit. I would want to monitor oil pressure, AFR, boost and, if doing track days, oil temperature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hellstrom Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Agree about the gauge of choice. Oilpressure and Oiltemp (boost if its a aspirated engine)is the main ones imo. AFR is nice when tuning. but in all honestly ive had AFR in like the last 3 cars and i don't really watch it, unless you could have it programed to sound when going to lean/rich its kinda hard to monitor. Also if the bearings/pump "you name it" is worn. the overall oilpressure would be lower nomatter what right? and the Defi gauges and others are programable for a set amount of pressure/temp if i understand it correct. and they would sound if you get below/above thoose levels. iam sure there are mechanicals stuff that does the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 If you run an ecu that has some form of on board logging this is just SO useful, I am amazed people with Syvecs are not using this functinality to discuss various states of tune with proper back up of how well a particular set up works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMB Posted September 12, 2011 Author Share Posted September 12, 2011 A friend of mine have some glowshift gauge (oil pressure, oil temp, water temp). Anyone know about this brand ? thanks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Something different: http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/partsforaircraft/index.php?cat=Stratomaster_Infinity_-_NEW_RANGE_of_2_25__instrum Something cheap but reliable (but not mechanical pressure gauges) http://shop1.actinicexpress.co.uk/shops/partsforaircraft/index.php?cat=Instruments_Engine_and_Flight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuraiFlash Posted September 12, 2011 Share Posted September 12, 2011 I'm really liking the Infinity range Chris, good find The cheap stuff might not look pretty but if they are reliable then I guess it's a no brainer for people on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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