Gauges You Consider Important for N/A
06-04-2008 | 06:41 PM
#21
I'm a self tuner, so most of these gauges are indeed relevant to me and also give piece of mind that a problem is seen before it's too late. CEL's only go off after the problem has occurred and damage is likely done.
My Assessment:
I don't think the extra gauges look cluttered if they're installed right.
My Aftermarket gauges:
AFR = Needed for tuning and safe operation of the engine.
EGT = Needed for tuning and safe operation of the engine.
Oil Temp = Needed for safe operation of the engine.
Water Temp = Stock water temp gauge is not accurate.
The rest of the parameters, I log with UTEC or Cipher since they're not needed outside of tuning.
My Assessment:
Originally Posted by GFrnk69
This month on DSport they have a priority list for which gauges to go with for NA or Turbo
NA:
1. Tach = Stock is good enough
2. Oil Pressure = Stock is good enough relative to itself
3. Engine Coolant Temp = Stock is totally not accurate
4. Fuel Pressure = Not needed NA
5. A/F Ratio = Needed for Tuning
6. Exhaust Gas Temp = Needed for Tuning
7. Engine Oil Temp = Needed for safe operation of engine
8. Voltage Meter = Not needed
9. Vacuum Meter = Nice for tuning, but not needed
10. Manifold Air Temp = Needed for Tuning
I dont think having 10 gauges is neccessary however take it FWIW
-Frank
NA:
1. Tach = Stock is good enough
2. Oil Pressure = Stock is good enough relative to itself
3. Engine Coolant Temp = Stock is totally not accurate
4. Fuel Pressure = Not needed NA
5. A/F Ratio = Needed for Tuning
6. Exhaust Gas Temp = Needed for Tuning
7. Engine Oil Temp = Needed for safe operation of engine
8. Voltage Meter = Not needed
9. Vacuum Meter = Nice for tuning, but not needed
10. Manifold Air Temp = Needed for Tuning
I dont think having 10 gauges is neccessary however take it FWIW
-Frank
My Aftermarket gauges:
AFR = Needed for tuning and safe operation of the engine.
EGT = Needed for tuning and safe operation of the engine.
Oil Temp = Needed for safe operation of the engine.
Water Temp = Stock water temp gauge is not accurate.
The rest of the parameters, I log with UTEC or Cipher since they're not needed outside of tuning.
Last edited by gothchick; 06-16-2008 at 04:37 PM.
06-04-2008 | 07:07 PM
#22
^^I never saw interior shots of ur Z b4, Real Nice and Clean! I likey! 
random question, When logging with Cipher how do u place ur laptop and wire to the OBDII w/out interfering w/ shifting? Do you place on top or use an extension cable? I've been logging w/ the included cable and have to get it just a certain way so the cable doesn't snag or get in the way w/ driving.
random question, When logging with Cipher how do u place ur laptop and wire to the OBDII w/out interfering w/ shifting? Do you place on top or use an extension cable? I've been logging w/ the included cable and have to get it just a certain way so the cable doesn't snag or get in the way w/ driving.
06-04-2008 | 07:14 PM
#23
Thanks Jonny~ :-)
Lol~ Yeah, that cable is a pain. I just run it from the OBDII port, under my legs, over the console, and to my laptop on the passenger seat. It's really fun when you have the UTEC serial cable plugged in at the same time. :-)
Lol~ Yeah, that cable is a pain. I just run it from the OBDII port, under my legs, over the console, and to my laptop on the passenger seat. It's really fun when you have the UTEC serial cable plugged in at the same time. :-)
06-16-2008 | 04:17 AM
#24
Originally Posted by gothchick
Thanks Jonny~ :-)
Lol~ Yeah, that cable is a pain. I just run it from the OBDII port, under my legs, over the console, and to my laptop on the passenger seat. It's really fun when you have the UTEC serial cable plugged in at the same time. :-)
Lol~ Yeah, that cable is a pain. I just run it from the OBDII port, under my legs, over the console, and to my laptop on the passenger seat. It's really fun when you have the UTEC serial cable plugged in at the same time. :-)
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