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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 02:57 PM
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I was going to get Air/Fuel, Fuel Pressure, & Nitrous. But I decided I am goin to build another motor for nitrous & just run this one N/A.

So what gauges would be best for me???
I was thinking maybe Oil Pressure, Water Temp., & Tranny temp. Although some have told me there is no use for a tranny temp. gauge in a M6.

Any other seasoned guys in here have suggestions. All gauges will have to be electric. I am also wanting to use the Autometer Ultra lite series.

Thankx for any information. I am tryin to order these by the end of the week.

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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 03:34 PM
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FWIW, I went with fuel pressure and H20 temp. I don't trust the stock temp gauge as it is anyway.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 03:53 PM
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Yup I'm looking at Oil Press, Water temp & Fuel Pressure
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Originally Posted by ROCNDAV
Yup I'm looking at Oil Press, Water temp & Fuel Pressure

Just talked to Jon & have decided to go with one of a couple set-ups.

(1) Water Temp. - Oil Pressure - Oil Temp.
(2) Water Temp. - Oil Pressure - Fuel Pressure
(3) Water Temp. - Oil Pressure - Air/Fuel(to monitor O2 sensors only)
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 07:22 PM
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i use air/fuel and oil temp. if i had went with three it most likely would have been water temp.
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 08:17 PM
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Air/fuel isnt really accurate at all.. unless you get one of those AEM ones that uses a wideband..

i going to get the Aeroforce gauge.. i have oil temp & trans temp..
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Old Feb 21, 2006 | 10:15 PM
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+1 for the Aeroforce Interceptor guages. Plus it's an easy install...just plug into the OBDII port.
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yes i agree, the stock 1v sensor is not accurate in the least bit.

i got the aeroforcetech gauge on my wishlist
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Well I decided to go with my above option #1.

Oil Temp. - Oil Pressure - Water Temp.
I will also be puttin my harlan shift light in the a-pillar, so pics will be posted in the appearance section when its done.
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