What gauge is more needed......
What gauge is more needed......
10 May 2009, 07:51 AM
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Can I ask a daft question. I'm looking to fit a centre pod that holds three gagues. One will be boost, one oil pressure, what about the third? Any suggestions?
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10 May 2009, 06:42 PM
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Oil temp is MORE important to have on a road car, imho.
This lets you warm it up before heavy abuse, and once your oil pressure gauge has drooped it's dead already.... I have both of course !
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This lets you warm it up before heavy abuse, and once your oil pressure gauge has drooped it's dead already.... I have both of course !
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10 May 2009, 07:06 PM
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as said oil temp MUCH MUCH more important,,,, oil presure just tells you the engine is toast,,, people say they " caught " the engine before it caused any damage but even at idle,,,, the car is spinning the crank at 800rpm with no oil,,,,, driving it will be at 3k,,,,, no oil presure and the engine is wrecked
high oil temp though with show if theres no oil or if theres a issue of somethng else happening to the engine causing the oil temp to rise
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10 May 2009, 08:47 PM
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You wanna know what's the best combination?
1.Oil temp - this way you can know when oil temp has reached a warm enough temp (aka around 90C) to start abusing the car
2. EGT - with this gauge you will know when you've to stop pushing padel to metal, it's monitoring the exhaust gas temperature.
3. Boost - Finally, this important gauge you cannot give up on, lets you make sure you don't miss boost a little
or (dear god) too overboost too much and break something 
Buy some good quality gauges, you won't regret it!
1.Oil temp - this way you can know when oil temp has reached a warm enough temp (aka around 90C) to start abusing the car
2. EGT - with this gauge you will know when you've to stop pushing padel to metal, it's monitoring the exhaust gas temperature.
3. Boost - Finally, this important gauge you cannot give up on, lets you make sure you don't miss boost a little
or (dear god) too overboost too much and break something Buy some good quality gauges, you won't regret it!
10 May 2009, 08:51 PM
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IMHO Buy Defi's because they can record what's going on with the car and let you play it back, and can set them so they can warn you buy beeping and flashing if you go over the target you set them to!
Say you set the oil pressure to 40psi min and it goes under that it will warn you and then you know to shut the engine down ASAP before it blows or ceases up saving you lots of money!
Just a quick example that!
Say you set the oil pressure to 40psi min and it goes under that it will warn you and then you know to shut the engine down ASAP before it blows or ceases up saving you lots of money!
Just a quick example that!
10 May 2009, 09:01 PM
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IMHO Buy Defi's because they can record what's going on with the car and let you play it back, and can set them so they can warn you buy beeping and flashing if you go over the target you set them to!
Say you set the oil pressure to 40psi min and it goes under that it will warn you and then you know to shut the engine down ASAP before it blows or ceases up saving you lots of money!
Just a quick example that!
Say you set the oil pressure to 40psi min and it goes under that it will warn you and then you know to shut the engine down ASAP before it blows or ceases up saving you lots of money!
Just a quick example that!
10 May 2009, 11:01 PM
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Think i'll go for Boost and Oil temp 
I was going to get all 3 with a triple pillar pod but can only afford the double set etc.Than ks for all the input
Advise on fitting the sensor for the oil temp anyone? lol
I was going to get all 3 with a triple pillar pod but can only afford the double set etc.Than ks for all the input
Advise on fitting the sensor for the oil temp anyone? lol
11 May 2009, 06:07 AM
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I like my oil temp gauge...gave me a shock when I first got it over how long it took to warm up. I just hadn't realised before. I now cringe when I see/hear people ragging their car from cold or even almost cold. Probably less useful now I know how long ish to wait, but still the gauge I'd go for for road use.
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90 Degrees !
Mine has only ever hit a maximum of 98 !
Since fitting an oil cooler my maximum is now 78-80 degrees.
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P.S. What is a dangerous EGT value (?), mine's in located in the up-pipe !
Mine has only ever hit a maximum of 98 !
Since fitting an oil cooler my maximum is now 78-80 degrees.
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P.S. What is a dangerous EGT value (?), mine's in located in the up-pipe !
11 May 2009, 05:50 PM
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The right adaptor normally no mate but this is what I have! I know this is a kit but give them a ring as I am sure they will sell just the bit you need! 
I was at there shop on Saturday and remember seeing what you need on there shelf!
Scoobyparts Ltd OIL PRESSURE & OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE FITTING KIT
I was at there shop on Saturday and remember seeing what you need on there shelf!
Scoobyparts Ltd OIL PRESSURE & OIL TEMPERATURE GAUGE FITTING KIT
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11 May 2009, 06:01 PM
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That's spot on that mate thanks very much
Just got in touch with this guy over his gauges for sale.....what you think??
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...bailey-dv.html
Just got in touch with this guy over his gauges for sale.....what you think??
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...bailey-dv.html
11 May 2009, 07:25 PM
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That's spot on that mate thanks very much
Just got in touch with this guy over his gauges for sale.....what you think??
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...bailey-dv.html
Just got in touch with this guy over his gauges for sale.....what you think??
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...bailey-dv.html
The gauges seem good for the price! Looks like a genuine guy and even I would buy from him if I was looking!
11 May 2009, 10:32 PM
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PMSL!!
Well i've sorted it with him as i get paid wednesday so all should be well and i'll get some pics up when fitted....just need the adaptors from scoobyworld too
Money money money
Well i've sorted it with him as i get paid wednesday so all should be well and i'll get some pics up when fitted....just need the adaptors from scoobyworld too
Money money money
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