Mandatory Gauges

[JavaJoe_2]

What are you using as gauges and why.
I'm trying to decide which gauges I will install.
I plan to go with the AutoMeter Sport Comp series x 2 1/16"
I want to start with a trans temp, oil pressure and am debating on using the Pyrometer to measure exhaust temp.
I only have so much room to install them, so I want to get the most out of them.
Thanks for your input.

[Turbosolara]

depend on what mod you have. if you have bone stock car, those gauges are useless to you. you migth just get a clock is more useful

[jeffrey_o]

On my MR2, I use (remember this car is turbo charged)

Boost - Must for turbo applications.
Oil Pressure - Hate to spin a bearing 'cause I'm not watching .
Intake temp - It's how I measure how effective my IC currently is or how heat soaked.
Oil Temp - I was running an aftermarket oil cooler, it was helping with comparisons... but not anymore. It is pretty though .

Best of luck to you!

[JavaJoe_2]

depend on what mod you have. if you have bone stock car, those gauges are useless to you. you migth just get a clock is more useful

I'm s/c'd, URD upgraded, Jim's fuel mod, Greddy catback, Injen w/ca ext.
Future mods will include the TT MAF, maybe the duals and headers everyone is talking about or just the JPP headers and y-pipe.

The clock sounds useful.
Thanks for the idea.

[jeffrey_o]

You'll probably want a boost gauge for your SC, you'll also want an oil pressure for preventative maintanence and an EGT. The second two are really more used if you're going to be racing her but hey. If you're going for an A-pillar setup, go for it!

[SleeperSolara]

Yeah deff a boost gauge important if you S/C'ed.
And oil too.
Tranny wouldn't be bad either.

[SC V6]

I'd go w\ boost, and fuel pressure, cause if you see it dipping at a certain RPM then you know you are running lean.. also a EGT would be useful cause the hotter the exhaust is the leaner the mix is...

[jeffrey_o]

Why use a fuel pressure? That's not really what it's for. If you're needing to tell when you're running stoic or rich, just get an A/F gauge. It'll work much better .

[SC V6]

Why use a fuel pressure? That's not really what it's for. If you're needing to tell when you're running stoic or rich, just get an A/F gauge. It'll work much better .

no more imporantly over a fake Air fuel gauge, is the fuel pressure, cause if your fuel pressure dips... then you know that you are leaning out cause your fuel pump can't feed your car... a True Air Fuel gauge that has wide band o2 sensors... that would be useful.. the air fuel gauges that you buy for like 80 are cheap and bounce around too much to get a decent reading..

Id rather go for the fuel pressure gauge for obivious reasons

[Turbosolara]

for boost applications, boot gauge and EGT is the most important gauge. Fuel and oil pressure are pretty much the same way always because the fuel pump and oil pump are working consistanly (if it go worng, you can feel it for sure!)

EGT (exhaust gas temperature) gauge is important because when you have a detonation or something is wrong, your exhuast temperaure would shoot up. It is a great tool for tuning and monitor your car activity. when you are racing your car, if you see your temperature pass the high spot, you better let go your gas or you will harm your motor.

[SC V6]

for boost applications, boot gauge and EGT is the most important gauge. Fuel and oil pressure are pretty much the same way always because the fuel pump and oil pump are working consistanly (if it go worng, you can feel it for sure!)

EGT (exhaust gas temperature) gauge is important because when you have a detonation or something is wrong, your exhuast temperaure would shoot up. It is a great tool for tuning and monitor your car activity. when you are racing your car, if you see your temperature pass the high spot, you better let go your gas or you will harm your motor.

thats what im sayin

[jeffrey_o]

Why use a fuel pressure? That's not really what it's for. If you're needing to tell when you're running stoic or rich, just get an A/F gauge. It'll work much better .

no more imporantly over a fake Air fuel gauge, is the fuel pressure, cause if your fuel pressure dips... then you know that you are leaning out cause your fuel pump can't feed your car... a True Air Fuel gauge that has wide band o2 sensors... that would be useful.. the air fuel gauges that you buy for like 80 are cheap and bounce around too much to get a decent reading..

Id rather go for the fuel pressure gauge for obivious reasons

If you're not running a wideband, you shouldn't be tuning . That's pretty much it. Take it by a shop to have it properly tuned. As far as funtional gauges go though, a drop in oil pressure is a very VERY bad sign, and you don't always feel it. I've thrown a bearing before because you can't always tell when there is a sudden drop, this is particularly vital to SC & Turbo applications such as his.