3 essential gauges for turbo

[almc2242]

Which are the three essential gauges that are a must in a turbo setup? The three gauges are to be installed on a side trio pod.

[bowlofturtle]

there is really no essential gauges really. I think most people run boost gauge, a/f ratio/ oil pressure maybe? i'm not a big fan of gauges. 1 important one is if your running an auto is the tranny temp i think.

[dexter_5000]

important ones to have are exhaust temp, oil pressure, oil temp, boost, air/fuel is really only if you have a seperate o2 with a wide band gauge. that means your running a pretty serious setup in order to make things really accurate.

[Flashmn]

CHT, EGT and A/F gauge

[almc2242]

Originally Posted by bowlofturtle

there is really no essential gauges really. I think most people run boost gauge, a/f ratio/ oil pressure maybe? i'm not a big fan of gauges. 1 important one is if your running an auto is the tranny temp i think.

Well, regarding the Gear box temp, it has a cooler which keeps the engine and gear box running cool. But the important part is that the gauges can literally make your car talk to you and let you know what is going on once you start to hammer it. But hay, I’ll take you advice. Thanks man. Boost gauge it is.

[almc2242]

Originally Posted by dexter_5000

important ones to have are exhaust temp, oil pressure, oil temp, boost, air/fuel is really only if you have a seperate o2 with a wide band gauge. that means your running a pretty serious setup in order to make things really accurate.

I guess in your opinion, it's best to have them all. Cool

[almc2242]

Correct me if I'm wrong guys, I guess the essential gauges are;

a. Boost
b. Gas Pressure
c. Exhaust Temp
d. Oil Pressure and Oil Temp

[almc2242]

Oh, BTW, who sell guages for he RAV4? Well, at least a place where I can get them that will fit. Like a Paseo, Celica or what ever.

[thakidd]

try www.egauges.com and see if they have a gauge pod for ur car

[88 LE]

I would say:

1. Oil pressure
2. Fuel pressure
3. Boost

Normal A/F gauges are useless. You want a wideband setup.

[almc2242]

Roger That Guys, will do, Out.

[Toysrme]

For street tuning

1) wideband A/F
2) fuel pressure
3) boost
(boost is last because it doesn't matter... If the wideband is reading OK the boost itself is fine)

Once the car is running and tuned (if you're *never* going to touch it)
1) oil pressure
2) fuel pressure
3) wideband A/F


Boost is like everything else... Once it's tuned and you're never ever going to touch it, it's a useless gauge taking up real estate. (Unless of course you got suckered into buying a bad turbo, where it'd be useful to know if it's about to go bad LoL)

[zoni]

Originally Posted by 88 LE

I would say:

1. Oil pressure
2. Fuel pressure
3. Boost

Normal A/F gauges are useless. You want a wideband setup.

i second that... with EGT in there too...

[Hamsterman]

excuse my ignorance, but what does a fuel pressure gauge give you feedback for... besides the obvious fuel pressure... what does monitoring it help?

[dexter_5000]

fuel pressure gauge goes under the hood though not in the car.