TheGunny Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 So I've done some research and it seems like boost, AFR, and fuel pressure are the gauges to get?? I was thinking those three plus an aeroforce too, dose that sound like I would have all my bases covered? Also this may be stupid but do I need a boost gauge to have vacuum too? I'm not exactly sure what vacuum messures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brobradh77 Posted November 17, 2007 Report Share Posted November 17, 2007 I'd say yes to all 4. Thats what I have. As for vacuum i'm not exactly sure but i needed to know that within the first week of my install. It would be a good idea to get one with vacuum IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcairns Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 I find the boost/vacuum gauge to be better. Think of it as a wider range that you can view. With a supercharger, you are still running a vacuum most of the time. You only see boost when you are really getting on the throttle. One of the things I finde useful with the vacuum side of the scale, is trying to keep the vacuum reading as high as possible when trying to drive for best MPGs. When using the boost side of the scale... well who cares about MPGs then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolBlueSS Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I find the boost/vacuum gauge to be better. Think of it as a wider range that you can view. With a supercharger, you are still running a vacuum most of the time. You only see boost when you are really getting on the throttle. One of the things I finde useful with the vacuum side of the scale, is trying to keep the vacuum reading as high as possible when trying to drive for best MPGs. When using the boost side of the scale... well who cares about MPGs then A vacuum gauge can give you a pretty good overall condition of your engine, state of tune, ect. It's a good useful gauge to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black2003SS Posted November 20, 2007 Report Share Posted November 20, 2007 I would ditch the AFR gauage unless it is going to wideband and you are installing the wideband sensors. I find my AFR useless...its just decoration. Fuel pressure is a must, vac/boost gauage, and either the wideband AFR or the aeroforce scan gauge (both can tell you there is an oh shit scenario in your engine). Doesnt the aeroforce have wideband capabilities? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holty Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 *moving post to forced induction section* I agree with everyone here, a vac/boost gauge gives you great data. i highly recommend getting one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion231 Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Having a Boost gauge with a vaccum reading on it for any forced induction application is very smart. First off, your engine is an air pump, so no matter what it generates vaccum, your power adder will not start force feeding until you reach equilization or 0 PSI, it is at that point you then begin to boost and your air pump becomes more efficient. Also, having a vaccum gauge can help diagnose problems with idle, and overall driveability. After having Boost/Vaccum gauges on my two turbo vehicles for years they are a must now. Now, I do know more S/C people to not have vaccum scale on their gauges than turbo guys. With a turbocharger as you depress the throttle you can watch the vaccum/boost gauge and *see, hear, feel* the boost as it comes on. It also helps with power braked launches as you can memorize the right RPM vs Vaccum vs Sound when you launch and get the best 60' times as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS04SS Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Not trying to hijack this thread but can you guys give me/us some part numbers for gauges and a nice pod? . I'm preparing for my SC install and want to get these ASAP. I'm not sure i've ever seen a 4 gauge pod. thanks in advance BNot trying to hijack this thread but can you guys give me/us some part numbers for gauges and a nice pod? . I'm preparing for my SC install and want to get these ASAP. I'm not sure i've ever seen a 4 gauge pod. thanks in advance B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGunny Posted November 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Thanks for all the info guys... Bill04ss I don't think they make a 4 gauge pod, you'll have to get creative and put the gauges in the overhead console or somewhere else... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moog5050 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 The aerforce can be used for boost vacuum. You need to buy the sensor kit and make sure you wire it to a 5volt line. Then all you would need is wideband and fuel pressure. 3 gauges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS04SS Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 The aerforce can be used for boost vacuum. You need to buy the sensor kit and make sure you wire it to a 5volt line. Then all you would need is wideband and fuel pressure. 3 gauges. thanks for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGunny Posted December 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Is a wideband neccissary if i'm not doing tuning myself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted December 17, 2007 Report Share Posted December 17, 2007 Is a wideband neccissary if i'm not doing tuning myself? oh sir yes sir........thats always neccessary to monitor.....better to safe than sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGunny Posted December 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 will this work http://www.plxdevices.com/products/dm5/afrsmcombo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted December 18, 2007 Report Share Posted December 18, 2007 will this work http://www.plxdevices.com/products/dm5/afrsmcombo/ Yeah pretty much all will work.....innovate makes a nice one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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