ok i know this is newb and it might be in the searches....but that takes too long and i have an opportunity to purchase it right now...so please help.....what are the most typical gauges on a F/I car....1.boost 2. ??? 3. ??? ......one is oil right? and the last?....thanks!

 

boost, egt, oil, wideband, fuel pressure (if u have a return fuel system i advise)

 

ok i think i might get a 3 gauge pillar....unless u got another suggestion....im getting the Tru-boost...so thats a boost gauge already....now what 3 gauge should i get for the pod? and what is egt? SORRY....

 

The three most important are: Boost, Oil Pressure, and Air/Fuel Ratio.

 

I got the Defi Blue Racer Boost Gauge, Defi Blue Racer Oil Pressure Gauge, Defi
Blue Racer EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) Gauge, AEM UEGO Wideband Gauge.

Reasons why important:
Boost: To be able to see if you boost spike or have any boost creeps for performance awareness.

Oil Presure: Lack of pressure can damage your motor. So, if pressure goes down, check oil feed lines.

EGT: Too hot means engine is overheating and too cool means engine is not performing as well as it could be.

A/F Wideband: It shows if you`re running too lean or too rich. 11.5-12.5 is ideal for boosted applications.

 

where did you get this info???

EGT: too hot actually means that the air/fuel mix is lean, and too cold means its rich.

i would shoot for a tune between 11.2-11.8. 12.5 would be pushing it.

 

AEM UEGO Wideband Gauge => isnt that the same as the air/fuel ratio gauge?

 

Not you again........

 

Yes, it is. It is top of the line gauge. I will put mine in the cubby.

 

cant i just get a cheapo autometer or glowshift guge that is the air/fuel and it will be efficient but maybe not as good?

 

no problem with it right? because i can buy one soon for cheap...but from glowshift gauge

air/fuel

 

Well, you just have to make sure it's a WIDEband gauge

 

sorry but now im confused...

that other guy said that the AEM Wideband gauge is the same as the air/fuel gauge

but u said it has to be a WIDEBAND...
so should i purchase the airfuel gauge?....

confused...

 

GlowShift Gauges are much more cheaper and inaccurate than the AEM one. Wideband is something serious to keep an eye on as it can mess your motor up if it`s way too lean or rich.

 

Yes, AEM Wideband measures Air/Fuel ratio
When you buy your gauges (if for some reason you do not choose the AEM gauge) jsut make sure you get a WIDEband gauge and not narrowband, narrowband gauges do nothing for our cars.

Wideband and narrow band are both air fuel ratio tho.

 

Just don`t cheap out and get the AEM UEGO Wideband Gauge, period. End of story. It will be money well spent.

$300 or a $3000 motor, up to you...

 

so glowshift is really that bad huh? just might as well put a hold on installation and get money for the wideband first?

 

Do you already have a turbo kit? You just don't have it installed yet?

 

that is right

 

Dang man, it must SUCK to have the kit and be itching to put it on.
But don't rush it man, make sure you get good gauges and sh*t first or you'll regret it alter.

Anyways, good luck with the gauges and the install man!