Boost gauge necessary?
01-19-2010, 09:56 AM
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I figured on this response, but it never hurts to ask!
I double checked the intakes and there are holes already drilled, so I'm good to go there, I just have to run the hose and find a spot for the gauges.
Thanks for the input!
I double checked the intakes and there are holes already drilled, so I'm good to go there, I just have to run the hose and find a spot for the gauges.
Thanks for the input!
01-19-2010, 11:02 AM
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If your out of room for the boost guages heres a option for you
http://www.danamarineproducts.com/Pr...e-dc603614558e
i happen to have 2 white ones ill part with,$150.00 shipped to your addy.
http://www.danamarineproducts.com/Pr...e-dc603614558e
i happen to have 2 white ones ill part with,$150.00 shipped to your addy.
01-19-2010, 11:24 AM
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I bought a fiberglass dash "wedge". Mounted 2 fuel pressure and 2 boost/vacuum gages there. I didn't even have to disturb the existing dash.
I'd go in this order of importance for data collection... O2 sensor, fuel pressure then boost/vacuum. I use the innovate LM2 a/f meter and it has helped a great deal. I agree with Raylar if we have to choose whats most important.
I'd go in this order of importance for data collection... O2 sensor, fuel pressure then boost/vacuum. I use the innovate LM2 a/f meter and it has helped a great deal. I agree with Raylar if we have to choose whats most important.
01-19-2010, 12:13 PM
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I was thinking the area above the trim control on the right wouldn't be too bad. Should be easy to get too, and I won't have to mess with my dash at all. Should be easy to see there as well.
MrFix thanks, my gauges are the 2 1/16" though. That is a cool option though...
MrFix thanks, my gauges are the 2 1/16" though. That is a cool option though...
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01-19-2010, 05:29 PM
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Thats what I have on my motor, I wouldn't mind a Wide Band o2 sensor, but the headers have no provision for one.
01-19-2010, 10:36 PM
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Same as me frank,if the vacuum is lower than norm ital tell ya theres a prob, also on the boost side if its lower, shows a prob,also if its just a hair lower maybe time for refresh.Its a crude way but helps,
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01-20-2010, 10:48 AM
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An increase in boost pressure, will also signal that there is problem. It could indicate that the air is not getting out fast enough and a cam lobe or valve not opening all he way.
