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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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What are some must have gauges??

I have Boost, A/F (Doesn't work right now) and Aquamist.
I thinking about redoing it so what are some good to have gauges?
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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wideband , oil pressure and boost
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Old Feb 9, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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Old Feb 10, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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Just one..... dang
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:11 PM
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that all depends on the mods you have on your vehicle. An EGT gauge is useful too.
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Old Feb 15, 2009 | 12:50 PM
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you to be this guy

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Ahhh! Thats what I am missing a vacuum gauge! LOL
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 10:00 AM
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Definitely get an oil pressure gauge, and a wide band.

I have boost, oil press/temp and I'm looking to buy a wideband now.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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Boost / EGT / Oil Pressure / Wideband O2.

Those would be the most important gauges to have.



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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:15 PM
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List of Mods:
1. Sheppard Racing Stage 3 Transfer Case
2. Sheppard Racing Transmission
3. Triple 7 Two-Tone Paint
4. Tenzo Revo 18 Rims w/ tires
5. Eclipse AVN5510 Headunit
6. AMS Racing Intercooler
7. Megan Racing turbo back exhaust
8. Megan Racing exhaust manifold
9. ACT Heavy Duty Clutch
10. HKS 272 Camshafts
11. Rotorworks crssdrilled/slotted rotor F/R
12. Injen Intercooler Piping Kit
13. Obital Dual Din Kit
14. Buschur Racing intake
15. Greddy type RS bov
16. Stainless Steel Clutch line
17. Hawk performance brake pads F/R
18. Stainless Steal brake line
19. Rexspeed Vortex Generator
20. Walbro 255LPH HP
21. ARP head bolts
22. Weapon R oil catch can
23. Greddy turbo timer
24. Chrome UK Badging
25. Autometer carbon fiber 30 Psi Boost gauge
26. O2 sensor simulator
27. NGK Spark plugs
28. Perrin Short Antenna
29. AMS fuel Rail black
30. 680cc fuel injectors
31. 8pc Stiff Shifter Kit
31. Hyper Force
32. Hyper Force plug and play harness
33. Stainless Steal Clutch line
34. 2.5 Gal Meth/ water tank
36. AQUAMIST HSF-1 METH KIT3
Custom Tune (Dapper Dan) tuned for 22 Psi
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:57 PM
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So any more gauges... listed mods
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 06:58 PM
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It's already been said like twice, wideband, oil pressure, boost
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 01:43 PM
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i have a Pyrometer (exhaust temp.), it's nice to know when my header is baking.. plus i use it as a gauge of when it's ok to turn off my car so i don't harm my turbo. pretty easy to install too, just weld a donut in ur manifold. one day i'll take the plunge and buy a turbo-timer, but until then i'll just hang out in my car while it cools =)



as for the picture above.. oh no! nitrous at zero!
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Boost, oil pressure and Wideband
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:10 PM
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I am wondering why Oil Pressure is recommended as an important gauge? I understand Boost , Wideband and EGT for tuning purposes.

But oil pressure isn't easily adjustable, so I assume its purely an extra monitor for engine safety. Isn't the ECU already monitoring this for me anyways? Hopefully someone can educate me.
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