spa digital gauges
04 January 2002, 11:23 PM
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I just received mine, dual EGT/boost gauge (complete kit with sensors, thermocouple, instructions etc).
Not fitted yet but my problem is that the boost meter need an adaptor to fit in the intake manifold. Also I am not sure if the up side of my Magnex downpipe is good place for the thermocouple, as I don't want to drill the turbo or the exhaust manifold.
AFAIK they are famous in Audi tuners.
JIM
Not fitted yet but my problem is that the boost meter need an adaptor to fit in the intake manifold. Also I am not sure if the up side of my Magnex downpipe is good place for the thermocouple, as I don't want to drill the turbo or the exhaust manifold.
AFAIK they are famous in Audi tuners.
JIM
05 January 2002, 07:29 PM
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Ok Sam I'll inform you, as I have to fit the downpipe the same time with the gauge.
My dealer told me that the turbo or ex. manifold is the best place for the probe, but he suggest me against on this - just for safety - and bear in mind he has his probe near the lamdasensor!
Now my problem is to find a good A pillar pod for the gauge, do you know where?
JIM
My dealer told me that the turbo or ex. manifold is the best place for the probe, but he suggest me against on this - just for safety - and bear in mind he has his probe near the lamdasensor!
Now my problem is to find a good A pillar pod for the gauge, do you know where?
JIM
05 January 2002, 07:40 PM
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Scooby Mania do the pods for 52mm gauges (SPA etc) I think there about £45 ish. Would like to know what you think when set up. Like is it easy to view at speed like a needle gauge.
Scooby Mania do the pods for 52mm gauges (SPA etc) I think there about £45 ish. Would like to know what you think when set up. Like is it easy to view at speed like a needle gauge.
05 January 2002, 09:02 PM
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hi jim
so are you going to fit it in the downpipe then is that what you are saying ? how much did cost you all in for the gauge and the sensor and where did you get it from ?
scooby mania, scooby sport,
i think i have got one from my previous car ( my99) laying around some where as well
sam
so are you going to fit it in the downpipe then is that what you are saying ? how much did cost you all in for the gauge and the sensor and where did you get it from ?
scooby mania, scooby sport,
i think i have got one from my previous car ( my99) laying around some where as well
sam
06 January 2002, 08:32 PM
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Hi All
My gauge is from SPA directly (http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/) cause Mike-Scoobymania didn't answer my mails about gauges, A pillar pod and their new remote led knocklink sensor, I don't know why!
He didn't want my money may be!!!
It cost me 262,21 UKP including shipping and the delivery time was only a week.
Now I am searching for the pod, may be leather hand-made is the solution for me.
Cheers
JIM
PS: Sorry for my poor English!
My gauge is from SPA directly (http://www.spa-uk.co.uk/) cause Mike-Scoobymania didn't answer my mails about gauges, A pillar pod and their new remote led knocklink sensor, I don't know why!
He didn't want my money may be!!!
It cost me 262,21 UKP including shipping and the delivery time was only a week.
Now I am searching for the pod, may be leather hand-made is the solution for me.
Cheers
JIM
PS: Sorry for my poor English!
06 January 2002, 10:15 PM
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cheers jim
i have had a look at the website but isn't that a bit expensive? i thought you got the gauge for 133£+vat
?
i am looking for a boost pressure and the oil pressure gauge but they don't seem to make them in this variety
sam
i have had a look at the website but isn't that a bit expensive? i thought you got the gauge for 133£+vat
? i am looking for a boost pressure and the oil pressure gauge but they don't seem to make them in this variety
sam
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31 January 2002, 11:02 PM
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Sam,
You can get SPA gauges with any variation i.e. temp/temp, pressure/pressure, temp/pressure.
The temp gauges are able to function for EGT too.
The best thing about these gauges (apart from their cracking good looks!) is their switching features - ability to switch things on and off at limits chosen by you.
Nice peak holding feature too.
Loads of bits to fiddle with on them!
But then you have one already don't you...........
You can get SPA gauges with any variation i.e. temp/temp, pressure/pressure, temp/pressure.
The temp gauges are able to function for EGT too.
The best thing about these gauges (apart from their cracking good looks!) is their switching features - ability to switch things on and off at limits chosen by you.
Nice peak holding feature too.
Loads of bits to fiddle with on them!
But then you have one already don't you...........
31 January 2002, 11:07 PM
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hi russ
no i did not get one after all? i have looked at their website and on scoobymania site and demon tweaks cat. and i have not found one that will read oil pressure and bost pressure.
so i got two hks gauges and they do look quite good.
no i did not get one after all? i have looked at their website and on scoobymania site and demon tweaks cat. and i have not found one that will read oil pressure and bost pressure.
so i got two hks gauges and they do look quite good.
01 February 2002, 01:54 AM
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Oh well.
Fair chance the generic pressure/pressure variant might've done the job.
If not they have been known to make these gauges up to customer requirements.........
Website too, think it's www.spatechnique.com or www.spa-technique.com
Nice techy section.
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Russ
Fair chance the generic pressure/pressure variant might've done the job.
If not they have been known to make these gauges up to customer requirements.........
Website too, think it's www.spatechnique.com or www.spa-technique.com
Nice techy section.
Cheers
Russ
01 February 2002, 09:09 AM
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As Russ says all SPA Temp Guages are capable of displaying EGT as their operating ranges are selectable.
The reason the EGT is so expensive is because of their use of thermocouple & amplifier.
For further info on EGT Guages see http://www.spatechnique.com which is far better than their UK site.
The "Instruments" section has some nice pics of the Boost/EGT Guage.
And the "Tech" section shows how their Termocouples work & explains how their Temp Guages can be setup to take EGT.
The Build quality & their ability to store peak readings makes SPA top grade guages - unfortunately this comes at a price.
The reason the EGT is so expensive is because of their use of thermocouple & amplifier.
For further info on EGT Guages see http://www.spatechnique.com which is far better than their UK site.
The "Instruments" section has some nice pics of the Boost/EGT Guage.
And the "Tech" section shows how their Termocouples work & explains how their Temp Guages can be setup to take EGT.
The Build quality & their ability to store peak readings makes SPA top grade guages - unfortunately this comes at a price.
03 February 2002, 02:33 AM
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Suggest you speak to SPA. They are helpful & can give many options. Just explain your requirements. I have dual boost & temp. from I/C to throttle body. Digital boost is good, no probs reading it, can set any over boost warning light point,reading sampling is variable from 0.1sec to once every 20secs. Set mine at0.7secs. Records max boost spike & lots more features.Also shows vacum as neg sign (-).Temp guage has numerous functions too. Just state max temp you need & select best guage from the range to suit. NOT CHEAP. Also have microprocessor/speedo. V/good. Shows how optomistic these speedos are.
07 February 2002, 12:11 AM
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Sam
I fitted autometer oil press & boost guages in a pillar pod for an Evo7 customer.I used a mechanical oil press, utilised one of the blanks on the side of the oil filter housing and guage came with the perfect fitting for plumbing it into there.And guages lit up perfect red to match dash..nice one
Dave
I fitted autometer oil press & boost guages in a pillar pod for an Evo7 customer.I used a mechanical oil press, utilised one of the blanks on the side of the oil filter housing and guage came with the perfect fitting for plumbing it into there.And guages lit up perfect red to match dash..nice one
Dave
07 February 2002, 01:37 AM
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hi Dave
do you know where he got his pod from? next time we meet have a look at the gauge set up and tell me what you think. actually here is couple of pic. i have an autometer boost gauge and it does not match at all due to the white or silver back ground, unless they have made new one since i checked ?
i am still looking for a pod so this is just temp
do you know where he got his pod from? next time we meet have a look at the gauge set up and tell me what you think. actually here is couple of pic. i have an autometer boost gauge and it does not match at all due to the white or silver back ground, unless they have made new one since i checked ?
i am still looking for a pod so this is just temp
14 February 2002, 12:35 AM
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We used a universal carbon effect twin pillar pod from demon tweeks, the guages were autometer phantom with silver backed dials and black surrounds, lit up red.Pod just needed slight trimming round the edge to match the contour of the pillar.Next time its in I'll get a piccy of it for you.BTW the HKS guages look the biz
Dave
We used a universal carbon effect twin pillar pod from demon tweeks, the guages were autometer phantom with silver backed dials and black surrounds, lit up red.Pod just needed slight trimming round the edge to match the contour of the pillar.Next time its in I'll get a piccy of it for you.BTW the HKS guages look the biz
Dave
01 May 2002, 12:39 PM
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hi jim
that is what i was looking for boost/egt. as for the EGT probe the best place is to probably fit it in the turbo but that is a lot of hassel. i would fit mine in the down pipe as close to the turbo as possible. not as good but much more convenient to fit. the turbo up pipe may also be a good place but you will have to remove the turbo and the exhaust manifolds to access it.
tell me how you get on.
comeon guys surely more poeple have tried these?
sam
[Edited by Sam Elassar - 1/5/2002 12:40:28 PM]
that is what i was looking for boost/egt. as for the EGT probe the best place is to probably fit it in the turbo but that is a lot of hassel. i would fit mine in the down pipe as close to the turbo as possible. not as good but much more convenient to fit. the turbo up pipe may also be a good place but you will have to remove the turbo and the exhaust manifolds to access it.
tell me how you get on.
comeon guys surely more poeple have tried these?
sam
[Edited by Sam Elassar - 1/5/2002 12:40:28 PM]
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