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01-02-2009, 09:06 PM
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Gauge Choices
Since I'm looking for more power, I'm going to need gauges to monitor it. I'd like to stick with VDO but I haven't had a lot of luck finding what I need. I'm looking for the following:
Boost - 3 bar/45 PSI Oil Pressure - 0-100 or equiv. bar is fine. EGT All gauges must match the stock panel with backlit dials. If I can't find a set that meets these requirements, I may have to use Isspro or another equivalent. I'm open to suggestions.
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01-02-2009, 09:12 PM
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You are going to run 45 psi? I don't like bars,and metric stuff,so I went with a boost vac,guage to 15psi.Advance auto parts.
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01-02-2009, 09:23 PM
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I used VDO Cockpit gauges for my boost/EGT set. They have the same color scheme and backlight as the OEM stuff. They also have the black center cap over the spindle.
I bought them at summit racing http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=400267+305771+115&autoview=sku , but I just found them at this site http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?Type=Turbo_Boost&Series=Cockpit&Units=E You will need a type K thermocouple for the Pryometer. I got mine off ebay...
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01-02-2009, 09:34 PM
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The oil pressure gauge should go to 120 or 140psi since the relief valve opens a bit higher than 100psi.
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03-21-2009, 02:24 AM
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Just my $0.02,
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01-02-2009, 09:36 PM
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OK, for some reason I thought that only the Vision series gauges had the backlit faces. I was having trouble finding a boost gauge that read that high. I forgot about egauges.com, they have a nice selection.
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01-03-2009, 11:50 AM
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VDO EGT gauge $130 up to 1,650 F... I am planning to buy one on this site..
http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/DDVC-310-153 VDO oil pressure gauge $30 up to 150 PSI http://www.namotorsports.net/detail.cfm/part_cd/DDVC-350-108
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01-03-2009, 03:35 PM
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why are EGTs so expensive? I'll find one used.
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01-03-2009, 04:25 PM
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If you don't mind a square, digital gauge an Auber instruments EGT setup runs around $65 on ebay IIRC
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03-20-2009, 10:32 AM
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Just an update on this: I ordered the gauges from egauges.com yesterday. I wrestled with the ideas of where to mount them. For a long time I wanted to put a dash pod in the center of the dash but one would have to be custom made and then there was the problem of mounting.
I just compromised and decided to mount them in the ash tray. I'll make a mounting plate that incorporates all three gauges along with two power ports so I can run a GPS and a radar detector or charge a phone. I'll post some pictures when I get it done.
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