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Old 09-22-01 | 10:55 PM
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Gauges

What are the most important ones to have???..
I dont want too many gauges inside the car.
3 would be sufficient but what are the most important ones to have??..
Old 09-22-01 | 11:06 PM
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boost gauge, air fuel monitor
Old 09-22-01 | 11:41 PM
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Boost definately and also air to fuel. I got water temp and boost, I need to get an air/fuel but I don't have anywhere to really put it.
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Old 09-23-01 | 01:00 AM
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Since im going HALTECH im thinking of going HALTUNER for A/F. For boost im thinking of going with the BLITZ turbo timer with boost gauge as one of its features BUT i dont know how to read METRIC gauges. How is the AUTO METER boost gauge???
Old 09-23-01 | 08:09 PM
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the AutoMeter boost gauges get a little optimistic past 8psi, but none the less, they are generally accurate and serve as a good reference point.

my friend has a 91 TII with an autometer boost gauge, and it reads 10 psi at peak boost, this is with an intake only. he should be at 7.5-8.

I tested another one at 10 psi, and it showed 10.5.

just lettin ya know
Old 09-23-01 | 08:49 PM
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Definitely a boost guage first and foremost, EGT guage with O2 sensor, and water temp. Right now I have an oil temp., oil pressure and fuel pressure and including Boost and EGT.
Old 09-24-01 | 12:45 AM
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Definitely a boost guage first and foremost, EGT guage with O2 sensor, and water temp. Right now I have an oil temp., oil pressure and fuel pressure and including Boost and EGT.
wow..what else is a good boost gauge??...Does autometer make EGT gauges??.
Old 09-24-01 | 01:15 AM
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How accurate are the autometer temperature gauges?
Anyone know if there are any variances on the readings? I'm considering buying one and don't want to make a mistake, thanks for the input!

Originally posted by Supermac
the AutoMeter boost gauges get a little optimistic past 8psi, but none the less, they are generally accurate and serve as a good reference point.

my friend has a 91 TII with an autometer boost gauge, and it reads 10 psi at peak boost, this is with an intake only. he should be at 7.5-8.

I tested another one at 10 psi, and it showed 10.5.

just lettin ya know
Old 09-24-01 | 07:16 AM
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Delfi guages has a complete line of guage

I have the Delfi boost and EGT guages and I am very happy with them personally they one of the most desire guages. They are accurate and quality.
Old 09-24-01 | 12:51 PM
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How much did it cost you for both gauges. And are the mechanical or electrical?..If they are better than autometer's then i will get the DELFI ones. Ohh and does Delfi read psi???..
Old 09-24-01 | 02:09 PM
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The boost guage is $222 for 52mm/60mm and the EGT guage is sell for $195 also in 52mm/60mm. You can get in from Jason at www.rx7store.net he have them in stock. They are electrical.
Two guages on the pillar is my boost and EGT.

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Originally posted by AARotary
The boost guage is $222 for 52mm/60mm and the EGT guage is sell for $195 also in 52mm/60mm. You can get in from Jason at www.rx7store.net he have them in stock. They are electrical.
Two guages on the pillar is my boost and EGT.

HOLY COW! Dude whatall do you have in there? Do you have a copilot checking your gauges while you drive? What are your mods?


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Old 09-24-01 | 04:11 PM
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I also have the defi egt and water temp gauges.
Old 09-24-01 | 04:42 PM
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Petrosc;

Here is my list of mods

Bigger streetports by KDR with reliabiity mods
2mm HD racing seals with spring
Greddy T-78 single turbo kits
Greddy Type-R BOV
Greddy '3ROW' FMIC
Greddy elbow pipe
Greddy pulley kits
Greddy downpipe
Fluidyne radiator
Apexi PowerFC
Bonez racing midpipe
Apexi GT-spec catback
Weldon fuel pump
850cc primary and 1600cc secondary
SX fuel regualtor
9.5lbs flywheel
ACT street/strip clutch
Mazdaspeed shorthrow shifter
Carbonfiber driveshaft
SARD GT-SPECC coilovers
Cusco F&R strut tower bar
Cusco F&R swaybar
Brembo racing 14" brake kits
Full C-west bodykits
C-west headlights conversion
C-west carbonfiber gt wing
19x9 and 19x10 Blitz Technospeed Z-1 wheels
Knightsports hood
Sparco Torinos

This is just an overview, too many to lists.
Old 09-24-01 | 10:01 PM
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where did you get that gauge holder where the airbag cover is???

that is NICE!
Old 09-25-01 | 05:43 AM
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You mean on the passenger side. Well first of all my passenger sides have no airbag so I have a friend of mine he has a dremer tools that make holes in them and I just slip the guages in there.
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