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Old 06-23-2017, 01:53 PM
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I figured it's about time to get one of these. What do you guys reccommend in the $200 range or less. I'm wanting a gauge that's good quality and accurate. Don't need a bunch of extra features, just want something that displays the actual a/f number and will flash bright enough for me to see even on a sunny day in the event I'm going to lean or to rich. When I'm racing I don't want to have to pay attention to numbers and whatnot, I want it to CLEARLY alert me if my a/f is dangerous. With the above info in mind what do you all reccommend? Thanks
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Here's what I'm currently running, no issues. It has also been right on with the wide bands my tuner uses on the dyno shoved in the tail pipe.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...0wideband&ar=1
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Originally Posted by conan
Here's what I'm currently running, no issues. It has also been right on with the wide bands my tuner uses on the dyno shoved in the tail pipe.

https://www.summitracing.com/search/...0wideband&ar=1
Thanks! How's the brightness on it when it alerts you? I really need something that will no doubt grab my attention if something goes out of whack
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Im running a $200 autometer like this, no issues.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-3379

Edit: Im actually running this exact one

http://www.autometer.com/2-1-16-stre...gt-series.html
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On the out side of the gauge is a light ring that will move with the A/F. I can catch the green, yellow and red light out of the corner of my eye.
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Originally Posted by conan
On the out side of the gauge is a light ring that will move with the A/F. I can catch the green, yellow and red light out of the corner of my eye.
So basically it would be really hard to not notice it even in the daytime?
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
Im running a $200 autometer like this, no issues.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-3379

Edit: Im actually running this exact one

http://www.autometer.com/2-1-16-stre...gt-series.html
That one looks pretty good as well. I'm looking at the Autometer 4379 right now. It perfectly matches my other 2 Autometer gauges. Didn't realize they had so damn many kinds lol.
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Buy the autometer and be done lol. It's better quality than my glowshift and as I mentioned, it read accurate to our tuners so I know you can trust autometer. I know if I go into a real lean condition my gauge will actually flash the number, but outside of that the outer color ring will catch your eye enough.. As far as wire durability it will be fine, just secure it real well with zipties and avoid sharp edges and bends.. i found the distribution block i was telling you about also.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QMTAZ1W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498262025&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=12v+distribution+block&dpPl=1&dpID=51UG0KP8TNL&ref=plSrch https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QMTAZ1W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498262025&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=12v+distribution+block&dpPl=1&dpID=51UG0KP8TNL&ref=plSrch
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Originally Posted by RollinSScamaro
Buy the autometer and be done lol. It's better quality than my glowshift and as I mentioned, it read accurate to our tuners so I know you can trust autometer. I know if I go into a real lean condition my gauge will actually flash the number, but outside of that the outer color ring will catch your eye enough.. As far as wire durability it will be fine, just secure it real well with zipties and avoid sharp edges and bends.. i found the distribution block i was telling you about also. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QM...TNL&ref=plSrch
Yeah I sent you a text earlier asking this question about yours lol. That distribution block seems like a really good idea
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I'm partial to the AEM EUGO. It's a nice bright red display.
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Originally Posted by blk00ss
I'm partial to the AEM EUGO. It's a nice bright red display.
Seems like the AEM units are pretty popular
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I run the aem unit and its been fine for 4 years paid $160 but Id recommend the innovate lc-1.
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Originally Posted by Zach-R
I run the aem unit and its been fine for 4 years paid $160 but Id recommend the innovate lc-1.
I'll look into the Innovative lc-1. Thanks for the info
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I ended up buying the Autometer #4397. With the rebate it ended up being $260. It comes with dimming capability, able to be programmed for E85, meth and race fuel, both visual and audible alarm for lean condition, data logging, etc...Pretty nice gauge for the money



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