Det_Riot Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Need some opinions here. To fill out the rest of my gauge cluster holes, I need one more gauge. Currently I've got speedo, tach, water temp, oil pressure, fuel level, and fuel pressure. The gauges I'm considering (the only ones left) are oil temp, vacuum/boost, trans temp, and voltometer. IMO, trans temp and voltometer aren't very applicable to my car use. Its a stick car that this weekend driven and taken to the strip. If it dies its either the alternator, or the battery. Not overly concerned with that. Trans temp I feel like is more applicable to an auto trans. So the ones I'm between are oil temperature and vacuum/boost. Now I'm not entirely sure if either of them are overly useful to me at this time but when I boost my car I know that i'll need a vacuum/boost gauge. What is the benefit of having an oil temp gauge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVTurbo 98 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Out of the 4 you mentioned I think the voltmeter would be the most beneficial. It would at least let you know if there is a problem with the charging system before it's completely dead on the side of the road. Have you thought about a wideband? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Already got one. Just not in a traditional circular gauge. Idk my view with volt is that either I'm stranded in a parking lot or off on a side street, I'm still stranded. LolSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I am with him I would do an AFR. Pretty sure there are a few that offer voltage as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Already got one. Just not in a traditional circular gauge. Idk my view with volt is that either I'm stranded in a parking lot or off on a side street, I'm still stranded. LolSent from my XT1080 using TapatalkI am with him I would do an AFR. Pretty sure there are a few that offer voltage as well.See above. Already have a widebandSent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 I like the vacuum/boost gauge. Can give some pretty valuable information for trouble shooting moreso than the oil temp. just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Voltmeter, The difference between being stranded in a not so forgiving spot or being able to limp the car to a more feasible spot to be safely fixed or towed. One you notice a problem youll still have time to make a decision on what to do or where to pull over. No gauge no warning park it were she dies. No brainer there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prokiller Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 you should get a pyrometer just because it's fun to say. i also vote voltmeter. cars come with them stock for a reason man. if you plan to ever boost the car, then a vacuum/boost is a no brainer. could also help with realizing vacuum leaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted March 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 After thinking about it for a while today, Volt gauge prevails. Cheapest investment for the time being as there aren't any sending units that I have to buy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 ...Volt gauge prevails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iRoush Posted March 21, 2014 Report Share Posted March 21, 2014 volt gauge would benefit the most. EGT gauge would be beneficial as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
