Which gauges to add?
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 7:26 am
So I bought a triple-gauge pod to add to my dash and now I've got to determine which gauges to put into it. This is what I've come up with so far:
1-exhaust gas temperature: this, along with the tachometer, is seemingly the best way to monitor engine temp and prevent overheating. Watching the water temperature gauge is too late because it takes time for the coolant to heat up and to dissipate excess heat.
2-voltage: this is to monitor how much current is being drawn on the system (when the voltage starts to drop, the alternator is not able to keep up, so in my van 90 Amps)
3-turbo boost pressure: again, another for engine monitoring, and it is a setting that is adjustable.
Anybody have any better ideas/explanations as to which gauges they use and why would be appreciated. This is the site where I'll be getting the gauges: http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/tinted-7 ... auges.aspx
1-exhaust gas temperature: this, along with the tachometer, is seemingly the best way to monitor engine temp and prevent overheating. Watching the water temperature gauge is too late because it takes time for the coolant to heat up and to dissipate excess heat.
2-voltage: this is to monitor how much current is being drawn on the system (when the voltage starts to drop, the alternator is not able to keep up, so in my van 90 Amps)
3-turbo boost pressure: again, another for engine monitoring, and it is a setting that is adjustable.
Anybody have any better ideas/explanations as to which gauges they use and why would be appreciated. This is the site where I'll be getting the gauges: http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/tinted-7 ... auges.aspx