boost gauge

12-06-2015, 01:55 PM

What gauges are you guys running?

hjo1078 · 12-07-2015, 10:13 AM

im using boost, oil temp, and fuel pressure gauges from defi

jwick · 12-07-2015, 10:17 AM

I run an innovate digital AFR and a Greddy Multi-Guage (Boost, Fuel & Oil Pressure, Oil & Coolant Temp).

TerribleONE · 12-07-2015, 10:27 AM

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hjo1078 · 12-07-2015, 10:28 AM

I wish my oil temp was in faranheit. Hahaha.

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jwick · 12-07-2015, 10:30 AM

All my readings are in metric too. I just got used to what range was normal and then it wasn't that big of a deal.

TerribleONE · 12-07-2015, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hjo1078

I wish my oil temp was in faranheit. Hahaha.

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No way man. Gotta keep it mad JDM! Lol

It took me a little while to get used to it but it doesn't bother me anymore that its in Celsius

bcfromfl · 02-22-2018, 10:41 AM

Sorry to wake this thread up from the dead! I've completely exhausted the search feature, and threads either have photos that are no longer viewable, no clear installation tips, or they are abandoned without finished info. I've also tried YouTube to try to find a video on installing gauges in a Z, but no luck.

I have posted another question about exhaust/cats over on that subforum, but one of the things that has to be worked out is how many bungs to have available on the test pipe (if I go that route) for the AFR...if that is even necessary. Some gauges use one, some two. I'll have to have a sensor to plug up the hole when I install the pipe -- even if I don't have it hooked up immediately.

But is an AFR really necessary? Can I get a good tune using the factory wideband for the A2A system? Also, since I'll be going Ecutek, would the gauge hijack feature replace the need for a dedicated gauge?

After considering the mount options, I'd like to get one of Galeforce's creations...if he's still doing them. I'm hoping to get away with a single pod, if I can find a gauge with dual function with the features I need. What do you all suggest? Sure, it'd be nice to have a whole bank of gauges, but what is really necessary? I took a look at the AEM Failsafe Wideband, but I don't plan to do datalogging, etc. Is it still a good choice?

Lastly, is there a DIY somewhere I've missed, that will show where to route wiring, where to go through the firewall, where to clip in, etc., etc.? I was watching one video that showed an installation in another car, and was reminded that one of the wires needs to be connected to a headlight dimmer. I'm no good at this stuff -- I need lots of pics and instructions!

Chuck33079 · 02-22-2018, 10:43 AM

Aftermarket forced induction equals aftermarket wideband. OEM is not sufficient.

bcfromfl · 02-22-2018, 10:48 AM

One sensor or two? Combo gauge? DIY instructions?

Chuck33079 · 02-22-2018, 11:03 AM

It depends on what you want. Do you want it to display both banks? It's not necessary, but it is nice.

Jayhovah · 02-22-2018, 11:41 AM

I am not running an aftermarket AF gauge and my tuner made no mention of it when he tuned my car.. heck, when I got tuned I didn't even have a boost gauge and had no idea how much boost I was running. I think most FI folks probably think I am an idiot for choosing not to have AF, so take my advice with a grain of salt here.

As far as bungs on your test pipes - you can buy plugs that are threaded the same as the sensors if you have unused bungs.

Chuck33079 · 02-22-2018, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I think most FI folks probably think I am an idiot for choosing not to have AF, so take my advice with a grain of salt here.

I wouldn't go so far as to say "idiot", but......

Some people also raw dog hookers and avoid syphilAIDS, but I wouldn't call that a good idea either.

bcfromfl · 02-22-2018, 12:54 PM

R3drckt09 · 02-23-2018, 01:41 PM

If you're going FI I'd say at least a boost and AFR gauge. It's nice to find out about wastegate issues/boost leaks/ect before you really brake something

12-07-2015, 10:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
hjo1078 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: virginia Age: 46 Posts: 572 Drives: twin turbo 370z Rep Power: 5395	im using boost, oil temp, and fuel pressure gauges from defi TerribleONE likes this.

12-07-2015, 10:17 AM	#18 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	I run an innovate digital AFR and a Greddy Multi-Guage (Boost, Fuel & Oil Pressure, Oil & Coolant Temp). __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

12-07-2015, 10:27 AM	#19 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	Untitled by , on Flickr hjo1078 likes this. __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

12-07-2015, 10:30 AM	#21 (permalink)
jwick A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 14,532 Drives: '10 G37 6MT Rep Power: 2465056	All my readings are in metric too. I just got used to what range was normal and then it wasn't that big of a deal. TerribleONE and hjo1078 like this. __________________ '10 G37T 6MT Graphite/Graphite - BP - G37T Build

02-22-2018, 10:43 AM	#24 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Aftermarket forced induction equals aftermarket wideband. OEM is not sufficient. jwick likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-06-2015, 01:55 PM	#16 (permalink)
David Parra Guest Posts: n/a	What gauges are you guys running?

12-07-2015, 10:28 AM	#20 (permalink)
hjo1078 Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: virginia Age: 46 Posts: 572 Drives: twin turbo 370z Rep Power: 5395	I wish my oil temp was in faranheit. Hahaha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

02-22-2018, 10:41 AM	#23 (permalink)
bcfromfl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Youngstown, FL Posts: 256 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 9	Sorry to wake this thread up from the dead! I've completely exhausted the search feature, and threads either have photos that are no longer viewable, no clear installation tips, or they are abandoned without finished info. I've also tried YouTube to try to find a video on installing gauges in a Z, but no luck. I have posted another question about exhaust/cats over on that subforum, but one of the things that has to be worked out is how many bungs to have available on the test pipe (if I go that route) for the AFR...if that is even necessary. Some gauges use one, some two. I'll have to have a sensor to plug up the hole when I install the pipe -- even if I don't have it hooked up immediately. But is an AFR really necessary? Can I get a good tune using the factory wideband for the A2A system? Also, since I'll be going Ecutek, would the gauge hijack feature replace the need for a dedicated gauge? After considering the mount options, I'd like to get one of Galeforce's creations...if he's still doing them. I'm hoping to get away with a single pod, if I can find a gauge with dual function with the features I need. What do you all suggest? Sure, it'd be nice to have a whole bank of gauges, but what is really necessary? I took a look at the AEM Failsafe Wideband, but I don't plan to do datalogging, etc. Is it still a good choice? Lastly, is there a DIY somewhere I've missed, that will show where to route wiring, where to go through the firewall, where to clip in, etc., etc.? I was watching one video that showed an installation in another car, and was reminded that one of the wires needs to be connected to a headlight dimmer. I'm no good at this stuff -- I need lots of pics and instructions!

02-22-2018, 10:48 AM	#25 (permalink)
bcfromfl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Youngstown, FL Posts: 256 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 9	One sensor or two? Combo gauge? DIY instructions?

02-22-2018, 11:03 AM	#26 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	It depends on what you want. Do you want it to display both banks? It's not necessary, but it is nice. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

02-22-2018, 12:54 PM	#29 (permalink)
bcfromfl Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Youngstown, FL Posts: 256 Drives: 2015 PW Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 9

02-23-2018, 01:41 PM	#30 (permalink)
R3drckt09 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 145 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z Base Rep Power: 12	If you're going FI I'd say at least a boost and AFR gauge. It's nice to find out about wastegate issues/boost leaks/ect before you really brake something jwick likes this.

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