Finally done with gauges and happy with the setup :)
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Finally done with gauges and happy with the setup :) I'm a gadget freak and like to be well informed without lugging a laptop around all the time, not to mention the tracks here are getting on my case about having an unsecured laptop in the car. Finally found a happy place I think 
Autometer phantom fuel pressure and boost, The phantom boost gauge with the recall is nice, it uses a GM 2 bar MAP sensor and calibrates itself to the barometric pressure (like the car does with the MAP) everytime you turn on the key. That guage will save my life one day since I find myself staring at the boost guage way too often.
Also a scanmaster for watching KR and looking at things like IAT and coolent temp and a tech-edge 2OA wideband kit. I have ran the MAP sensor and the wideband to the a/c pressure sensor and EGR sensor so I can log boost and a/f off the wideband in EFIlive if I choose.
Plus a raptor shift light and B&M trans temp guage, I think I'm done
Autometer phantom fuel pressure and boost, The phantom boost gauge with the recall is nice, it uses a GM 2 bar MAP sensor and calibrates itself to the barometric pressure (like the car does with the MAP) everytime you turn on the key. That guage will save my life one day since I find myself staring at the boost guage way too often.
Also a scanmaster for watching KR and looking at things like IAT and coolent temp and a tech-edge 2OA wideband kit. I have ran the MAP sensor and the wideband to the a/c pressure sensor and EGR sensor so I can log boost and a/f off the wideband in EFIlive if I choose.
Plus a raptor shift light and B&M trans temp guage, I think I'm done
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Looking good, some gauges are a must.......I try to use one eye to look at both fuel pressure and boost, I got lucky and had one of those old FP autometer gauges that had to be recalled and got upgraded to a full sweep for free, not a bad deal......
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I really like the boost gauge, it also has a settable warning light so if your boost is consistant you can use it for a shift light
Wideband works great, I built the kit myself and it worked right as soon as I applied power. I have ~ 270.00 including the LSU sensor in it, it can log three 0-5v inputs and three EGT probes plus RPM. It also has 32kb of internal logging but I cant get that to download to the only available program for it (software bug), I dont need the internal logger so its a non-issue. I have built the DIY version 1.0, 1.5 and this one is best so far..
Wideband works great, I built the kit myself and it worked right as soon as I applied power. I have ~ 270.00 including the LSU sensor in it, it can log three 0-5v inputs and three EGT probes plus RPM. It also has 32kb of internal logging but I cant get that to download to the only available program for it (software bug), I dont need the internal logger so its a non-issue. I have built the DIY version 1.0, 1.5 and this one is best so far..
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http://wbo2.com/
If I were to buy a built unit I'd probably go with the innovative for the money, but if you can solder a double sided PCB and follow directions this one works pretty well and the sensors are cheap.
If I were to buy a built unit I'd probably go with the innovative for the money, but if you can solder a double sided PCB and follow directions this one works pretty well and the sensors are cheap.
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I wanted the digital one but I didnt really see any good reviews on them, the autometer using the MAP sensor seemed like the better setup, plus I have enough LEDs in the car already
Originally Posted by frcefed98
Nice looking set up! I like that boost gauge, wanna trade for a digital one
I pm'ed you too,
Jeremy
I pm'ed you too,
Jeremy
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Originally Posted by Got Me SOM
pardon my ignorance but what is the scanmaster for? air fuel? nice setup I plan on going with autometer silver gauges just like yours.
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KP,
I'm a lot like you when it comes to wanting to be informed. I currently have a complete logging setup (WB, FP, Boost, Alky Control + EFI Live stuff) but it all requires my laptop. It works great, but I get tired of lugging my laptop around with me.
I have an older version of the techedge controller that I built a few years back and it still seems to work great.
I have thought about the scanmaster before, but it seemed a little pricey and I could never get a clear explanation of exacly what it could do. Where did you buy it and is there any information available on exactly what/how it displays. Is it just ODBII, or does it do any ls1 specific PIDs.
I'm a lot like you when it comes to wanting to be informed. I currently have a complete logging setup (WB, FP, Boost, Alky Control + EFI Live stuff) but it all requires my laptop. It works great, but I get tired of lugging my laptop around with me.
I have an older version of the techedge controller that I built a few years back and it still seems to work great.
I have thought about the scanmaster before, but it seemed a little pricey and I could never get a clear explanation of exacly what it could do. Where did you buy it and is there any information available on exactly what/how it displays. Is it just ODBII, or does it do any ls1 specific PIDs.
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Originally Posted by LSs1Power
Kp,
Really nice setup u have there. Are those 52mm or 60mm gauges? Also if u dont mind can u post a pic of those gauges at night?
Really nice setup u have there. Are those 52mm or 60mm gauges? Also if u dont mind can u post a pic of those gauges at night?
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Originally Posted by QuickSilver2002
KP,
I'm a lot like you when it comes to wanting to be informed. I currently have a complete logging setup (WB, FP, Boost, Alky Control + EFI Live stuff) but it all requires my laptop. It works great, but I get tired of lugging my laptop around with me.
I have an older version of the techedge controller that I built a few years back and it still seems to work great.
I have thought about the scanmaster before, but it seemed a little pricey and I could never get a clear explanation of exacly what it could do. Where did you buy it and is there any information available on exactly what/how it displays. Is it just ODBII, or does it do any ls1 specific PIDs.
I'm a lot like you when it comes to wanting to be informed. I currently have a complete logging setup (WB, FP, Boost, Alky Control + EFI Live stuff) but it all requires my laptop. It works great, but I get tired of lugging my laptop around with me.
I have an older version of the techedge controller that I built a few years back and it still seems to work great.
I have thought about the scanmaster before, but it seemed a little pricey and I could never get a clear explanation of exacly what it could do. Where did you buy it and is there any information available on exactly what/how it displays. Is it just ODBII, or does it do any ls1 specific PIDs.
I bought mine used, they pop up once in a while for 175.00 or so used and thats not a bad deal. Dont know if I would spend the 319.00 or not but it is a handy little thing..
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Originally Posted by MYTURBOT/A
Damn that thing reads more then i thought. kinda like onboard A-tap.