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Old 05-18-2005, 04:56 PM
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If this is a repost please kill this thread.

Otherwise, I was reading in High Performance Pontiac (Aug 05 issue) and on page 8 they have this guage that connects to the OBDII connector and reads PCM info right to the guage and is powered by the OBDII connection.

Very cool IMO





I just want to know 2 things:

1st has anyone installed this and knows how it works and
2nd do we have a sponsor that sells them????
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definetly looks cool... if it had logging built in it'd be bever better ... I believe it's available in a red backlight also for us pontiac guys
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Originally Posted by horist
definetly looks cool... if it had logging built in it'd be bever better ... I believe it's available in a red backlight also for us pontiac guys
Different colors? "Yes"




Some details:

"the Interceptor will interface with any gasoline powered 1996 and up
GM and Isuzu car or light truck that is OBD2 compliant. Known exceptions are
the 2005 Pontiac G6, Grand Prix and GTO which use the new CAN bus.
"


and


"The Interceptor is a 2 1/16" gauge that reads, displays, and records any two of
up to 28* important engine operating parameters. These parameters are
typically accessed via a scan tool. Scan tools plug into the OBD2 port
(diagnostic port located under the dash) and display critical data necessary for
performance tuning and problem diagnosis. The Interceptor also reads and
clears DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
"
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I saw this in HPP as well.

It does record....

"Once selected, the Interceptor will return to normal scan mode, but will start recording the displayed data automatically when the throttle exceeds 50% and engine load exceeds 65%. Approximately 35-40 seconds of data will be stored. Returning to the menu screen, you can choose to replay the stored data on the Interceptor display."
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I am thinking this could replace my trans temp guage and do the job of others as well.

I think I will try it out in a month and get the red/black.
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Who makes it? $$? Link? Looks very cool.
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Originally Posted by Y2K2LS1
Who makes it? $$? Link? Looks very cool.

I do not know if we have a sponsor that sells this but it is a Aeroforcetech interceptor scan gauge.
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That is cool as hell. I would love to get 2 of them but I have no clue where I could mount them. Already have a pillar mount with 2 gauges in it.
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Originally Posted by -1SLOWSS
That is cool as hell. I would love to get 2 of them but I have no clue where I could mount them. Already have a pillar mount with 2 gauges in it.

I hope I do not sound like I am selling this thing because I am not and just heard of it this week.

But, it can replace any guage and be used as many.

I plan on removing my Trans Temp for this one. And they have one that is black with red light to match my interior setup.
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Originally Posted by -1SLOWSS
That is cool as hell. I would love to get 2 of them but I have no clue where I could mount them. Already have a pillar mount with 2 gauges in it.

If the gauge runs off of the OBDII connection then how would you run two of these?
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What's the price on these things?
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These supporting vendors have either shown interest or have placed orders to carry these. They should have them starting around the first of the month (June).

Finish Line Performance

Parts For Your Car (PFYC)

Livernois

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Todd,

Thanks for emailing me back so quickly and for also posting up here for everyone's benefit too.

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Originally Posted by SS LS1
If the gauge runs off of the OBDII connection then how would you run two of these?

This is from their website
Dual Interceptor Option: Two Interceptors can be purchased with a special splitter
cable that allows both gauges to operate simultaneously. Please note that these dual
gauges are designed to work in tandem and not separately. They will not function properly apart

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Originally Posted by tim99ws6
What's the price on these things?
Looks like depending on color choices and number of gauges anywhere from $199 to $389


Dang, I might need to get one of these as payment for the Q & A!!

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Originally Posted by -1SLOWSS
Looks like depending on color choices and number of gauges anywhere from $199 to $389

Hmmmmmmmm........ too bad they cost so much, I guess I will just keep using my Palm and the LS1M scanning/data logging software with its gauge screen.
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Originally Posted by forcefedjunkie
These supporting vendors have either shown interest or have placed orders to carry these. They should have them starting around the first of the month (June).

Finish Line Performance

Parts For Your Car (PFYC)

Livernois

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Does anyone else see a Group Purchase in our near futures?

I would like to get one of these for my car and if I can get a GP discount than that is what I am doing.




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