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Old 03 October 2004, 01:38 AM
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I'm toying with the idea of getting some gauges for my scooby but dont know whats what.
I like the A-pillar gauge pods so I might just start with 2 for now.
Which two are the most important and do i just buy the gauges and i plug and play or do i need a kit to install them?
The only one I can think of that I will need is oil temp.

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Old 03 October 2004, 02:07 AM
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Oil Temp and Boost...
Old 03 October 2004, 02:29 AM
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I'd go for oil pressure and boost.
Old 03 October 2004, 01:22 PM
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Im think oil temp so I know when its safe to boot it but why boost?
Old 03 October 2004, 01:39 PM
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Why not get a dual oil pres/temp gauge + boost.
Old 03 October 2004, 10:02 PM
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Boost's useful, especially if you start modifying the engine - it can help you identify boost spikes. I went for oil pressure, temp and boost.

Some guages are a direct fit with the appropriate sensor hooked up to the engine, others (like Defi) have the sensors feed a control box that then sends info on to the dials. That lets you monitor peak levels, record a certain amount of data and play it back, set warning levels etc.
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Cool Mike. Will do a bit more research b4 I spend the money
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I've got boost in the A Pillar and AFR, oil Press, oil temp in the 3 guage pod where the little cubby hole thing is.

All Autometer gauges that match the dash quite well. I bought mine from US so cost naff all! The pod cost almost as much as 3 gauges alone.
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