stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 20y 11m 28d Location: Melbourne Posted 18/10/04 08:55 AM Share Posted 18/10/04 08:55 AM Ok I have done a few threads on gauges, I dont want to go out and buy gauges to find out I have been ripped off.So I am asking all you guys with gauges to post pics ,aprrox dollar value and any other info you can give not only for me but others that are intrested in puttin. electric vs mechanicalI have an ss induction pod that's dying to get into my car.Hoping with enough pic that this thread will show the different variety of gauges members have with pros and cons.regardsStang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 18/10/04 11:44 AM Share Posted 18/10/04 11:44 AM Stang,I have the Apexi EL2 Electronic Boost and Oil PRessure. They are 60mm and the largest you can put in the dual pod. Electronic gauges are the best and safest way to go. While they may cost more, they do not require that you run 2 hoses (O/P & boost) through the firewall and into the cabin. You only need to run a few wires. They have a memory that shows peak, warning and a 30 sec record. The ones I got look similar night and day to the T's dash.My whole setup cost about $1000 and 2hrs labourI would recommend that you consider Electronic over mechanical as they will make life easier and gives you buttons to play with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcl Toughest BA Turbo Lifetime Members 3,408 Member For: 22y 24d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 18/10/04 12:17 PM Share Posted 18/10/04 12:17 PM Like Mal I have 60mm Apexi gauges (older style), but I have white faced gauges.Boost is mechanical. Others should be electronic.I find white faces gauges easier to read, but they really stand outI have 2 bar boost and oil temp.Other options are oil pressure, as Mal has.Another option for the serious tuner is an EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature).Gauges are around $450 eachCan be purchased through Greenline at http://www.greenline.jp/catalogue/bblist.php?brand=APEXior other apexi stockists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 20y 11m 28d Location: Melbourne Posted 18/10/04 01:04 PM Author Share Posted 18/10/04 01:04 PM Guys thanks for your posts this is what I am after already a nice comparison,I want to see smaller gauges as well as other brands, I am probably the fussiest bloke you will ever know as I need to see how something looks installed as I cant pic things in my head.stang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 20y 11m 28d Location: Melbourne Posted 18/10/04 01:05 PM Author Share Posted 18/10/04 01:05 PM Stang,I have the Apexi EL2 Electronic Boost and Oil PRessure. They are 60mm and the largest you can put in the dual pod. Electronic gauges are the best and safest way to go. While they may cost more, they do not require that you run 2 hoses (O/P & boost) through the firewall and into the cabin. You only need to run a few wires. They have a memory that shows peak, warning and a 30 sec record. The ones I got look similar night and day to the T's dash.My whole setup cost about $1000 and 2hrs labourI would recommend that you consider Electronic over mechanical as they will make life easier and gives you buttons to play with I like to play is it harder to get them in Psi as opposed to bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAP No boost, no bottle, just my foot on the throttle! Lifetime Members 7,935 Member For: 20y 11m 3d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 18/10/04 11:57 PM Share Posted 18/10/04 11:57 PM Stang,I also wanted PSI for boost, but Apexi EL2's only come in BAR. You get used to it, there does not seem to be any "standard" when it comes to boost. People use both measurements. A stock T will do 0.4bar (6psi). 1bar = 15psi (approx).At the end of the day its not like your car will change much in the readings, but having a warning if you are overboosting and also a memory to playback any problems is a handy thing in a gauge. I have my boost warning on 0.7bar (10psi), but my car has not hit that since the unichip was fitted. Before it would do it any other gear change, Ford said there was no problem and they could not use my boost gauge as a testing tool as it could be faulty The oil pressure warning is also handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stang Donating Members 1,353 Member For: 20y 11m 28d Location: Melbourne Posted 20/10/04 08:53 AM Author Share Posted 20/10/04 08:53 AM Comeon guys all I`ve seen so far is apexi gauges I thought we had guys with autometer and otherbrands as well, dont be shy for those that have posted thanks,this thread is about being a one stop gauge shop if we can get more on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Great rack Donating Members 1,351 Member For: 21y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Vic. Posted 20/10/04 09:02 AM Share Posted 20/10/04 09:02 AM Ive got a VDO guage that I'm fitting in the dash (where the FPV starter button goes). We've got a car at work with a vacuum guage fitted there and it looks great! Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown BA In Your Face Member 6,195 Member For: 21y 10m 8d Gender: Male Location: Peninsula Posted 20/10/04 09:36 AM Share Posted 20/10/04 09:36 AM Ive got a VDO guage that I'm fitting in the dash (where the FPV starter button goes). We've got a car at work with a vacuum guage fitted there and it looks great! Mark Your not gonna cut a big hole in the dash are you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHIPS Great rack Donating Members 1,351 Member For: 21y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: Geelong Vic. Posted 20/10/04 09:46 AM Share Posted 20/10/04 09:46 AM Ive got a VDO guage that I'm fitting in the dash (where the FPV starter button goes). We've got a car at work with a vacuum guage fitted there and it looks great! MarkYour not gonna cut a big hole in the dash are you Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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