Gauges, what else??

[teamfx]

I have the electronic Fuel Pressure, Boost and Air/Fuel Gauges...
Which other does anybody reccomend if I want to what my cars vitals....let me know.thx www.teamfx.net

[MDA]

EGT is a good idea...

[Mr Rogers]

Turbo or SC? I really like having oil pressure inside the car. The factory guage is a "On, or None" deal. When I first lost a brass "T" that I used to run my electric gauge, I was blowing oil everywhere and I could see that something was wrong becaue the oil pressure was way down. The factory light never came on but I noticed before it was too later because I had it right in front of me.

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98 GS-scR w/ 8psi JRSC, Walbro HO fuel pump, AEM cai, DC 4-2-1 one peice header, Thermal Exhaust, Skunk Works cam gears, J&S safeguard, RC 310's, Cartech FMU, Vortech regulator, H&R sports and KYB AGX's, and of course to slow down, KVR X-drill F&R rotors and Carbon Kevlar pads and V1 to signal the slowing down and soon to go on the "Juice".

[Holden]

When I put an oil cooler on, I will also put on an oil pressure gauge. I don't worry about the bone stock oil system now , but after I play with it, I will.

Note that the part on Mr Roger's oil system that broke was a non stock fitting. His brings to three the number of people in my immediate circle that have had this happen. Always aftermarket add-ons.

That's why I'll be more interested in monitoring the oil system AFTER I "improve" it.

Greg

Greg

[teamfx]

What is a EGT gauge??
Is an oil cooler a good thing to have...
btw im 8psi SC
let me know thanks

[Holden]

An oil cooler will make extended beatings on the engine safer. That's all. It won't fix any detonation problems.

Greg

[Mr Rogers]

Def. non-stock fitting it was, plus it was brass. Brass is a big no-no when hot oil and vibration comes into play. I didn't find out what the real problem was til it was too late and no one was able to tell me either. Now I have the fix, a stainless steel street "T" rethreaded to BSPT and not the non-stock NPT fitting that can be found at any parts store. If ANYONE ever needs a fitting rethreaded to 1/8 BSPT I can do it for the cost of the fitting and USPS shipping costs of $3.25 I just figure that I bought the rethreading die so I might as well help as many people as I can.

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98 GS-scR w/ 8psi JRSC, Walbro HO fuel pump, AEM cai, DC 4-2-1 one peice header, Thermal Exhaust, Skunk Works cam gears, J&S safeguard, RC 310's, Cartech FMU, Vortech regulator, H&R sports and KYB AGX's, and of course to slow down, KVR X-drill F&R rotors and Carbon Kevlar pads and V1 to signal the slowing down and soon to go on the "Juice" and a CF diet.
Best et ==>13.6 @ 103mph w/ 2.3 60ft

[This message has been edited by Mr Rogers (edited October 11, 2000).]

[Marc]

EGT=exhaust gas temperature. It is similar to air/fuel except it is more accurate since it is not reading off the o2 sensor which is not the most accurate method of monitoring fuel delivery. High EGT readings indicate a lean condition.

Marc