Gauges for super charger? - LotusTalk

breinhar · 04-17-2009, 12:30 PM

Hey guys,

I tried searching and couldnt find anything. Are there any addtional gauges I should be running with a super charger? I know the boost is constant depending on the pulley size (if there is not belt slipping). So I dont think a boost guage is need but what about oil temp/preasure or a/f guage?

Thanks.

Demonized · 04-17-2009, 12:57 PM

Boost pressure gauge would be nice if you wanna make sure your belt isn't slipping, Oil temp and pressure should be standard in all cars imo, and A/F gauge when you're adding boost is a good idea.

breinhar · 04-17-2009, 01:51 PM

Hmm well If i went the the gauge pod that goes infront of the shifter console by (i think forced fed) that would supply me with two, dont know where I would put any others haha.

25psi_Elise_Killer · 04-17-2009, 04:59 PM

Boost gauge is handy to diagnose boost leak problems as well...

sleepe · 04-17-2009, 08:29 PM

Do any manufacturers make gauges that display multiple parameters in a single gauge? (like oil temp/oil pressure/boost in one)

-Just got the VF2 installed...awesome!

25psi_Elise_Killer · 04-17-2009, 08:37 PM

I use one of these and works good for me

Wide Band Air Fuel Ratio Meter

nwlotus · 05-02-2009, 05:41 PM

I posted a thread about a month ago about a carbon fiber 3 gauge panel that I have fabricated and was looking for about 6-8 positve responses for a group buy. My avatar is a photo of the panel installed in my 2005 SA Yellow. I have a boost, oil temp., and oil pressure gauges in it. I have had only one reply to date.

Demonized · 05-02-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwlotus

I posted a thread about a month ago about a carbon fiber 3 gauge panel that I have fabricated and was looking for about 6-8 positve responses for a group buy. My avatar is a photo of the panel installed in my 2005 SA Yellow. I have a boost, oil temp., and oil pressure gauges in it. I have had only one reply to date.

Pretty sure like 10 people posted in your thread asking for pictures.

TMS240 · 05-02-2009, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nwlotus

I posted a thread about a month ago about a carbon fiber 3 gauge panel that I have fabricated and was looking for about 6-8 positve responses for a group buy. My avatar is a photo of the panel installed in my 2005 SA Yellow. I have a boost, oil temp., and oil pressure gauges in it. I have had only one reply to date.

Can you please post pics.

plastique999 · 05-02-2009, 08:18 PM

For sure....oil pressure.

fast+forward · 05-02-2009, 11:24 PM

boost, oil temp, water temp

this Defi gauge setup fits in the din slot for the radio allowing a cleaner look.
Defi - DIN-Gauge <info here

SweetDaddyD · 05-03-2009, 07:05 AM

as long as you are looking for gauges I'm selling an autometer pro comp silver face voltage gauge over in the FS section.

ZTEC · 05-03-2009, 07:30 AM

I never understood why anyone would accept looking down to see the gauges and thought the offerings available were a poor compromise because of space limitations in our car, My solution was a Twenty dollar triple pod from ebay and a can of flat black to mount my DEFI boost and oil pressure and an AEM a/f in the middle - simple, cheap and viewable.

Eyelise · 05-03-2009, 12:33 PM

I'm looking for a guage cluster to replace my OEM radio. I can count the number of times I have listened to the radio on one hand. I'll likely also put one in front of the shifter. I'd like boost, oil pressure/temp. The NGK wideband comes with a A/F. Water temp is in the OEM dash. I think that would do it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepe

Do any manufacturers make gauges that display multiple parameters in a single gauge? (like oil temp/oil pressure/boost in one)

-Just got the VF2 installed...awesome!

Eyelise · 05-03-2009, 12:37 PM

Can you pick and choose? I'd like oil pressure rather than water temp.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fast+forward

boost, oil temp, water temp

this Defi gauge setup fits in the din slot for the radio allowing a cleaner look.
Defi - DIN-Gauge <info here

jsnow499 · 05-28-2009, 11:25 AM

i installed mine in the two air vents in the center looks very cool and factory and a custom built lower pod with two boost and wideband afr in top oil pressure and fuel pressure on the lower pod

kaz · 05-28-2009, 11:40 AM

I'm getting PLX gauges for my Subie, possibly the Elise if I don't get a dash later

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ACE51 · 05-28-2009, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 25psi_Elise_Killer

I use one of these and works good for me

Wide Band Air Fuel Ratio Meter

I have the zeitronix but don't have the boost hooked up. Where is a good place to install the sensor for boost?

Also, where do you have your data logger/box thing mounted, mines in the small holder above the cig liter, I'm not sure if I like it there

breinhar · 06-23-2009, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZTEC

I never understood why anyone would accept looking down to see the gauges and thought the offerings available were a poor compromise because of space limitations in our car, My solution was a Twenty dollar triple pod from ebay and a can of flat black to mount my DEFI boost and oil pressure and an AEM a/f in the middle - simple, cheap and viewable.

I agree with you about having them at eye level but I just cant see myself drilling trough the dash for that.

I think I will be going with oil pres, oil temp, and wideband afr.

Now I need to figure out what brand of gauges to use.

GTsRasta · 06-23-2009, 06:26 AM

I'm s0o0o0o going on the Greddy Infometer Touch route...

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But then again I'll be running the emanage ultimate and the v-manage...so it will all sync up together very nicely! haha

This thing is just too cool though...resets codes...can act as any gauge you want...and can datalog fuel trims so I can keep my piggyback tune happy!

This may be better for you reflash people than the standalone ECU crowd...

04-17-2009, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 398	Gauges for super charger? Hey guys, I tried searching and couldnt find anything. Are there any addtional gauges I should be running with a super charger? I know the boost is constant depending on the pulley size (if there is not belt slipping). So I dont think a boost guage is need but what about oil temp/preasure or a/f guage? Thanks. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

04-17-2009, 12:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Demonized NOT ßANNED! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,538	Boost pressure gauge would be nice if you wanna make sure your belt isn't slipping, Oil temp and pressure should be standard in all cars imo, and A/F gauge when you're adding boost is a good idea. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Katana Supercharger, LSS Wheels, 2Bular exhaust & cat, rear panel delete, Cup Airbox, Volt / Oil temp gauge, Ohlins double adjustable coilovers, Dual Oil Coolers, S111 RTD Brace, Moroso Oil Pan, MicroMirror, S111 "V-Force" Harness bar, Manly Engine Mounts, Odyssey PC680 & RLS Bracket, Saikou Michi OCC, CF Scoops, CF Bootlid, CF Front Lip.

04-17-2009, 01:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
breinhar Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poconos Posts: 398	Hmm well If i went the the gauge pod that goes infront of the shifter console by (i think forced fed) that would supply me with two, dont know where I would put any others haha. __________________ "I think a Ferrari is a scaled down version of..... God"

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sleepe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 1,040	Do any manufacturers make gauges that display multiple parameters in a single gauge? (like oil temp/oil pressure/boost in one) -Just got the VF2 installed...awesome! __________________ Elise'06ST:[size="1"]RAC/r888-Ultradiscs-Larini 8"-Braille-Saikou Michi-Nitron sportpro-RTVbrace-widened undertrays-VF2-manly's inserts-engine damper

04-17-2009, 08:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
25psi_Elise_Killer Drunk on alcohol Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 3,130	I use one of these and works good for me Wide Band Air Fuel Ratio Meter __________________ '06 Evo IX Stage 1E Tuned by Road Race Engineering(Stock:turbo,intake,internals,ECU) Walbro 255lph fuel pump,RC Engineering1000cc Injectors, AVO exhaust,RRE dyno tune flash, Dejon Tool boost controller (325whp @ 22PSI Costco 91 octane, 353whp @ 25psi on 100 octane, 383whp @30psi on E85) , Zeitronix wideband,Zeitronix Ethanol Content Analyzer, Defi BF gauges, Stoptech rotors, SS brakelines,Graphic/Interior Design,Brand Identities,Invitations www.nomadic-nomads.com

05-02-2009, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
nwlotus Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Coeur D'Alene, Idaho Posts: 14	Three gauge panel I posted a thread about a month ago about a carbon fiber 3 gauge panel that I have fabricated and was looking for about 6-8 positve responses for a group buy. My avatar is a photo of the panel installed in my 2005 SA Yellow. I have a boost, oil temp., and oil pressure gauges in it. I have had only one reply to date.

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plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,029	For sure....oil pressure. __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

05-02-2009, 11:24 PM	#11 (permalink)
fast+forward Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 206	boost, oil temp, water temp this Defi gauge setup fits in the din slot for the radio allowing a cleaner look. Defi - DIN-Gauge <info here

05-03-2009, 07:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	as long as you are looking for gauges I'm selling an autometer pro comp silver face voltage gauge over in the FS section.

05-03-2009, 07:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,736 Images: 3	I never understood why anyone would accept looking down to see the gauges and thought the offerings available were a poor compromise because of space limitations in our car, My solution was a Twenty dollar triple pod from ebay and a can of flat black to mount my DEFI boost and oil pressure and an AEM a/f in the middle - simple, cheap and viewable. Attached Images __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

05-28-2009, 11:25 AM	#16 (permalink)
jsnow499 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 21	i installed mine in the two air vents in the center looks very cool and factory and a custom built lower pod with two boost and wideband afr in top oil pressure and fuel pressure on the lower pod __________________ "IT IS WHAT IT IS"

05-28-2009, 11:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
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