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Old 05-26-2009, 01:15 AM
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I found some really nice gauges that you can custom make and they are priced really good. I PMd a buddy of mine to see if all the wiring and what not is included with them.

But anyways, what guages do you recommend to run? Here is what i am thinking:

Water Temp (must), Wideband and maybe either Fuel Pressure or Oil Temp/Pressure?

What do you all think?
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Water, Wideband, or fuel pressure, transmission temperature
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Originally Posted by bowtiekid
Water, Wideband, or fuel pressure, transmission temperature
Sorry i forgot to add i am an M6 car

Why not go with oil temp? Just curious
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I would say air/fuel and fuel pressure. And water temp.
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Originally Posted by RacerXLs1
I would say air/fuel and fuel pressure. And water temp.
that is what i am thinking too
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voltage-water temp-oil pressure.... maybe a pyro gauge.... other than those your wasting your time...
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Pm me a link to the place...
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Originally Posted by ty_ty13
voltage-water temp-oil pressure.... maybe a pyro gauge.... other than those your wasting your time...
oil pressure gauge works in our cars.. But i agree on water temp
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Originally Posted by ty_ty13
voltage-water temp-oil pressure.... maybe a pyro gauge.... other than those your wasting your time...
Oil temperature is pretty important also.
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i went with WideBand, Water Temp and Fuel Pressure.

Do i need the LC-1 controller for my wideband?
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You definitely need a wideband controller. You cannot just buy a gauge and have a wideband. The LC1 is pretty nice but I am using the NGK AFX (i think thats what it is) and it was a super simple install and works very well. You will also need to weld another bung into your exhaust for the wideband O2 sensor.

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