FI Guage Set up and Prices
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From: Minnesota Corn Fields
FI Guage Set up and Prices I want to know what you have spent on all your gauges, Wideband, and data logging software.
I also want to see some unique gauge set ups other than the A-pillar.
I also want to see some unique gauge set ups other than the A-pillar.
On The Tree
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From: Breese, IL
Originally Posted by X-RACER
Here you go....
I have a 3-gauge pillar with autometer cobalt series fuel pressure and boost gauges in the top 2 holes. I opened up the bottom hole a bit more to fit the 60mm version of a TurboSmart E-boost2.
The cobalt series gauges were around $200 a piece and the E-boost2 was around $450. So, with pillar, my total was probably around $900.
In my case, the boost gauge isn't necessary since the E-boost2 can act as one, but it was left over from when my car had a blower under the hood. Now i just use it to see the pressure difference between before and after the intercoolers while tuning.
Although I admit I like X-RACER's better, mine are probably more funtional. I used Ultralite gauges; boost, trans temp and exhaust temp. I built my car as a sleeper. You can walk all around it and it looks stock, actually like a V-6 since the Formula stickers seem to have fallen off (hehe). Thus the location.
As far as cost, I don't remember for the gauges. I have LT1Edit for PCM editing, Autotap with lots of extended parameters for datalogging, and an LM1 for WOT testing. Probably around 1.8k for everything.
As far as cost, I don't remember for the gauges. I have LT1Edit for PCM editing, Autotap with lots of extended parameters for datalogging, and an LM1 for WOT testing. Probably around 1.8k for everything.
Last edited by koolaid_kid; Aug 20, 2009 at 01:17 AM.
Dynotune guages are boost guage, left wideband, and right wideband. Below is the Apexi AVC-R Boost controller. In the top corner of the windshield where my oil change sticker would go, I have my fuel pressure guage. All dynotune square guages. The widebands are LC-1's. They've been working good so far. Almost got it setup so I can run my hptuners through the the Kenwood in-dash DVD player.
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$279.00 for each wideband with guage.
$139.00 for boost guage
$159.00 for fuel pressure guage
Hp tuners enhanced EIO version I think around the $600.00 range but don't quote me.
$139.00 for boost guage
$159.00 for fuel pressure guage
Hp tuners enhanced EIO version I think around the $600.00 range but don't quote me.
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FormerVendor
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From: Hell AFB
For a boost gauge you dont need a electrical unless you want to log it in EFI or HPT, a fuel gauge MUST be electric, if you dont mind a third pod then use a wideband gauge such as the xd16 or AEM.
On The Tree
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From: Breese, IL
Originally Posted by Jake@EPP
a fuel gauge MUST be electric
On The Tree
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From: Breese, IL
Originally Posted by Jake@EPP
The routing of wires vs a line is much easier. The cost difference between a line and supplied wire is pretty substantial.
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From: Minnesota Corn Fields
Originally Posted by Turbo V6 Camaro
dakota digital boost gauge ( i love this gauge you can read it in any light.... 
LM! with X gauge
norscogk Fuel psi
greddy profec II boost controler
Digtial RPM gauge with shift light
LM! with X gauge
norscogk Fuel psi
greddy profec II boost controler
Digtial RPM gauge with shift light
Thanks
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From: Belleville, IL
Originally Posted by No Juice
Got any pics of these and prices?
Thanks
Thanks
i don't have pic of them for some reason lol
the dakota digital is about $150 with the sending unit. (-30 vac to 30psi)
norskog is about $100 with sender ( i want the dakota one but i need other stuff)
WB band is like $400 with LC1 and the X16 gauge
Autometer boost gauge - $50.
Ebay dual gauge pod - $30.
AEM Wideband - $250
HP Tuners (split with 5 friends of mine) - $155
Wiring the bitch up and running the lines is more of a hassle than anything else.
Ebay dual gauge pod - $30.
AEM Wideband - $250
HP Tuners (split with 5 friends of mine) - $155
Wiring the bitch up and running the lines is more of a hassle than anything else.
I use Autometer Ultra-Lite gauges for boost and fuel pressure in a dual pod. Bought those used from this site for about $190. Use HPtuners serial version at the moment that ran about $500 but am going to upgrade to MPVI soon hopefully.
Sorry this doesn't pertain to your initial post, but does anyone know where a replacement a-pillar w/ 3 gauges (not just the kind that you just bolt on to the existing a-pillar) can be picked up?
To add a deeper question to the original topic, what is everyone's top three choices for gauges. My personal must-haves are boost, wideband a/f and fuel.
To add a deeper question to the original topic, what is everyone's top three choices for gauges. My personal must-haves are boost, wideband a/f and fuel.
On The Tree
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From: Breese, IL
Originally Posted by reocamaro
Sorry this doesn't pertain to your initial post, but does anyone know where a replacement a-pillar w/ 3 gauges (not just the kind that you just bolt on to the existing a-pillar) can be picked up?
You could probably make one with some plastic welding skills, but I wasn't about to attempt that. I believe that's what Harlan did to build his pillar.
I think the autometer slips over is a nice looking unit, fits close, good quality, the only problem is where the pod just has a opening that is slightly bigger then the window vents. It doesnt look perfect, but its nice.