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Gauge Recomendations

Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by StAndrew, Dec 9, 2013.

  1. Dec 9, 2013 at 8:13 AM
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    StAndrew

    StAndrew [OP] Wait for it...

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    Im planning a turbo build early 2014 and researching guages. I have it down to 4 gauges: Trans Temp, Boost, AFR, and Fuel Pressure.

    Im trying to keep it on the cheap here. Can anyone recommend some decent gauges in the sub $50 range? Are Glowshift any good?

    Also need some recommendation on mounting. Looking at the two pod pillar: http://www.gaugepods.com/toyota_t.html and two pod steering column: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-20022?seid=srese2.

    Open to suggestions, thanks.
     
  2. Dec 9, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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    When i was into the honda/acura scene i used deporacing an defi gauges. Some digital some analog.
     
  3. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:54 AM
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    For around 50 bucks.. maybe some Autometer gauges.

    I just picked up my AFR and Boost gauges from AEM. Along with the cravenspeed flexpod mount for the steering column.
     
  4. Dec 9, 2013 at 2:23 PM
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    Thanks, will look into it.
    I looked at that mount, but $100+ is very steep for a piece of metal and two plastic pods...
     
  5. Dec 9, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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    The pods are metal too..

    But I agree.. its a little steep, but compared to the a pillar mounts the quality is night and day imo.
     
  6. Dec 9, 2013 at 2:33 PM
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    I don't know. I don't like companies that over engineer something like this. They could have done this in plastic and sold it for 1/3rd the price.
     
  7. Dec 9, 2013 at 2:36 PM
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    Im actually glad its powdetcoated metal. Sturdier for sure.

    I would have gone with an A pillar mount, but heard lots of horror stories of the paint wearing off. That, and the paint doesn't really match to begin with.
     
  8. Dec 9, 2013 at 4:56 PM
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    Im getting mine unpainted. I prefer function over form anyways... If I only needed 2 gauges, steering pod for sure.

    Anyone know of a all in one digital gauge that I can hook everything up to?
     
  9. Dec 9, 2013 at 4:58 PM
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    Only one I know of is an AEM afr and boost gauge.

    Why not do an ultra gauge or scan gauge?
     
  10. Dec 9, 2013 at 5:10 PM
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    Yeah, I kind of like the AEM gauges, but very $$$. I have an Ultra Gauge but dosent have any of the above functions (yet. Im getting it upgraded from the "Classic"). Im looking for an LCD that takes direct inputs vice OBDII. Plug everything into the back of one LCD and be done.
     
  11. Dec 9, 2013 at 5:14 PM
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    There's also an app called Torque.

    Ive been running it for awhile now. Total cost - $20

    App is 5 bucks, and the obdII bluetooth adapter is 15. Plug it in,connect your phone, and done.

    Can customize the layout, what gauges and parameters to read, etc.
     
  12. Dec 9, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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    My phone is mentally challenged.... Ie flip open :eek:
     
  13. Dec 9, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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    Ahh, that does put a damper on that idea.
     
  14. Dec 9, 2013 at 5:33 PM
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