What gauges are recomended for sf kit ?
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What gauges are recomended for sf kit ?
Hi, i just paid for my sf kit and the alchohol injection tonight and i want to have everything here by the time the kit arives, so i was wondering what gauges should i get ? Also are there any electronics like a boost controller or anything you guys would recomend?
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I have Exhaust Gas Temperature (Pyrometer), Oil Pressure, Air/Fuel, Fuel Pressure
I also picked up a turbo timer and an electronic boost controller. None of this is necessarry but it could make the difference between blowing the motor.
I have Exhaust Gas Temperature (Pyrometer), Oil Pressure, Air/Fuel, Fuel Pressure
I also picked up a turbo timer and an electronic boost controller. None of this is necessarry but it could make the difference between blowing the motor.
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Rep Power: 0 you DEFINETELY need a boost gauge... NOTHING more important than that... even with a boost controller you need one IMO... i also have air/fuel, turbo timer, and i might get a few more, but when i set it up i know i will do right, so thats enough for now... spend the other money on the clutch you will need.. just put in my ACT 6 puck today with the 11lb flywheel...... yup yup.. oh yeah.. and i got racing tranny fluid.. a MUST... feels SOOOO much better
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Rep Power: 0 ALSO, IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO BUY TO INSTALL THE KIT LIKE DIFFERENT FILTERS MAYBE OR ANYTHING? i WANT EVERYTHING READY FOR IT!
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Rep Power: 0 you will need a oil pan gasket... dont think they include that... caont thiknk of anything else... oh yeah.. oil...LMAO... and filter (change at time of install to 5w-30 instead of 20... thicker oil, youre voiding warranty anyways...).. dont know what else off the top of my head.. time, patience... hmmmm
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by futurersxswap
you will need a oil pan gasket... dont think they include that... caont thiknk of anything else... oh yeah.. oil...LMAO... and filter (change at time of install to 5w-30 instead of 20... thicker oil, youre voiding warranty anyways...).. dont know what else off the top of my head.. time, patience... hmmmm
you will need a oil pan gasket... dont think they include that... caont thiknk of anything else... oh yeah.. oil...LMAO... and filter (change at time of install to 5w-30 instead of 20... thicker oil, youre voiding warranty anyways...).. dont know what else off the top of my head.. time, patience... hmmmm
y would u need an oil pan gasket? if the orginal one isnt bad .. whywould u need to waste money.. im not tryin to flame .. im being serious.
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Rep Power: 0 you don't need a gasket...because you don't have one...honda uses a liquid gasket...when i put mine back on, i just slathered some good old hondabond back on the pan after peeling the old off. have fun
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by Maverick
you don't need a gasket...because you don't have one...honda uses a liquid gasket...when i put mine back on, i just slathered some good old hondabond back on the pan after peeling the old off. have fun
you don't need a gasket...because you don't have one...honda uses a liquid gasket...when i put mine back on, i just slathered some good old hondabond back on the pan after peeling the old off. have fun
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Rep Power: 378 dont wanna start a new thread but wheres a good place to get a boost gauge? i was thinking of putting a boost gauge on the dash, and a a/f, oil temp, tranny temp on a A-pillar gauge cluster. anyone know a spot where i can find all these?
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Rep Power: 327 I got alot of my gauges from summit.
The a/f gauges are very inaccurate, however if you go to gadgetseller, you can find ones that are modified to be much more accurate than one you can buy anywhere else. They can also modify gauges you already have for you. They're a great shop.
The a/f gauges are very inaccurate, however if you go to gadgetseller, you can find ones that are modified to be much more accurate than one you can buy anywhere else. They can also modify gauges you already have for you. They're a great shop.
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Rep Power: 378 Re: gauges
Originally posted by RoBBUsaF
this is where i put mine:
this is where i put mine:
what do they monitor?
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Rep Power: 378 whats th difference between "full sweep electrial" and "mechanical"? elerticals are like $200+ while mechanics are around $60+. they're more accurate?
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Rep Power: 327 Originally posted by RoBBUsaF
yea. use mechanical.
yea. use mechanical.
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Rep Power: 378 so for boost use mehanical, and for the rest like a/f, oil temp, etc... use electrial?
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Rep Power: 327 Originally posted by tornactive
We have the FULL LINE of Autometer in stock.
Call us if you do not see it on the website. We most likely have it
We have the FULL LINE of Autometer in stock.
Call us if you do not see it on the website. We most likely have it
Damn Rob, wish I had known, ah well.
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Rep Power: 0 Boost, EGT, and fuel pressure gauges are the most important gauges I'd say. And you would probably want to get something like the VAFC-II for tuning.
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