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Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 30-07-2013
Got a few question on gauge. Im thinking about fitting some more gauges in my d turbo. I have already got a boost gauge. I have been thinking about what gauges are worth getting, I have been thinking of going for oil temp and pressure and EGT. Are these good choices to go for?
Also then I come on to the question which make gauges to go for? I don't want real cheap 1s or mega expensive 1s but at the end of the day I want them to do there job. From what I have read it is better to go for the more expensive 1s especially for a EGT gauge. I don't like to say a definite amount I want to spend but around £30 per gauge. Also as I would be fitting them where the stereo would usually be I would ideally what them to all be the same make so it looks a bit better/smarter.
I like the look of these gauges
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OIL-PRESSURE-GAUGE-SMOKED-DIALS-FACE-2-52mm-BLUE-LED-INTERIOR-DASH-SPEEDO-/251307375859?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3a83163cf3
Any help/input would be ideal cheers
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 31-07-2013
Anyone got any advice on this? Need to get some gauges ordered up soon
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Danny2009 - 31-07-2013
Id have all them gauges I've never had a egt gauge if its coaling ole mad you have too much egt lol
I have oil pressure temp and boost always gone auto gauge not mega expensive but decent gauges seem to be accurate stay away from anything Digital imo
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 31-07-2013
Ok cheers
RE: Gauges for d turbo - ozonehostile - 31-07-2013
you want your egt guage to be the most expensive you can afford ideally, a nice quick reacting egt is a real nice addition.
ive gone a bit overkill on mine, i have:
Boost
Oil pressure
Oil temp
Water temp
Volts
internal pump pressure (useful for tuning)
EGT
I try to use racetech gauges, very accurate and not over the top expensive
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 31-07-2013
(31-07-2013, 11:25 PM)ozonehostile Wrote: you want your egt guage to be the most expensive you can afford ideally, a nice quick reacting egt is a real nice addition.
ive gone a bit overkill on mine, i have:
Boost
Oil pressure
Oil temp
Water temp
Volts
internal pump pressure (useful for tuning)
EGT
I try to use racetech gauges, very accurate and not over the top expensive
Cheers, where the hell are you going to fit all them gauges lol
RE: Gauges for d turbo - ozonehostile - 31-07-2013
ive got 3 in the radio slot, 2 in pods on top of dash and 2 where the ashtray used to be haha
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Tom - 31-07-2013
Cable tied to the dash? -.-
Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 01-08-2013
(31-07-2013, 11:37 PM)ozonehostile Wrote: ive got 3 in the radio slot, 2 in pods on top of dash and 2 where the ashtray used to be haha
What have you used for the 1s in the radio slot?
I brought 1 of the things off eBay but I'm not that impressed with the fit of it
RE: Gauges for d turbo - ozonehostile - 01-08-2013
(01-08-2013, 12:47 PM)Frosty Wrote:(31-07-2013, 11:37 PM)ozonehostile Wrote: ive got 3 in the radio slot, 2 in pods on top of dash and 2 where the ashtray used to be haha
What have you used for the 1s in the radio slot?
I brought 1 of the things off eBay but I'm not that impressed with the fit of it
erm m not sure where its from. its rickys old car and it was in there when i bought it. fits well though, nicely staggered so i can see all 3 gauges clearly
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 01-08-2013
This is the 1 I got but it just doesn't seem to fit securely as it doesn't clip in very well where the centre dash bolts up. I don't know if it will be better when the gauge are in it
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271093967570?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
RE: Gauges for d turbo - ozonehostile - 04-08-2013
that looks the same as mine, must be hit or miss with them as this one fits fine :/
Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 04-08-2013
(04-08-2013, 12:11 PM)ozonehostile Wrote: that looks the same as mine, must be hit or miss with them as this one fits fine :/
I have modified mine a bit and it now fits better
Gauges for d turbo - Mike - 07-08-2013
I use stack mate, very good but pritty steep on price, think the boost gauge was £60odd
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 08-08-2013
I went for these in the end.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271081889092?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
RE: Gauges for d turbo - silverzx - 08-08-2013
+1 for Autogauge on a budget, stack if you can afford it / know how to pull a brummy's leg.
RE: Gauges for d turbo - maxlee - 16-08-2014
quick hijack
were do you run the oil temp/press from?
RE: Gauges for d turbo - Daniel306 - 16-08-2014
Normally from the oil plate
Gauges for d turbo - Frosty - 16-08-2014
Sandwich plate that's bolts between the oil cooler and oil filter. About £15/20 off eBay