spartan1o5

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Hey guys, I know theres a few mod lists around here. But, I was wondering. Is it necessary to have a air/fuel guage or EGT gauge? I figured, if the boost is at stock levels, the air/fuel would stay the same, and if the boost is too high, there would be too much air? I am pulling information I learned out of my brain so excuse me if I am wrong. I planned on buying the Turbo, EGT, and water temp gauges, but if I could cut those costs than it would be perfect. DEFI FTW

Sgtblue

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If your on the stock ECU at stock boost levels just get a boost and water temp gauge. Boost gauge to monitor your turbos and sequential system, temp because the stock gauge is not linear and essentially worthless.
You don't need EGT or A/F.

arghx

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stay away from autometer water temp (and oil pressure) as they are not reliable, the sending units don't last long.

spartan1o5

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Are there any walkthroughs to install the 2 a-piller, electronic boost and temp gauge?

adamrs80

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tons

spartan1o5

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Cool thanks, are they on this actual forum or google search it?

adamrs80

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All on the forum. Look in the FAQ section.

FDcurt

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Also to keep cost down you can look at the specials on the TEIN website. gauges are marked down 40-50%.

http://www.tein.com/online_shop/special.html

grimple1

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I've not had any problems with mine yet; however, I keep an eye on it constantly. The moment it putters out, I'll swap it. Thanks for the info!

Sgtblue

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FWIW, I personally like a column mounted boost gauge. It keeps it in line of sight with the tach.
--> http://www.pettitracing.com/rx7/index_interior.htm

Old picture but should give you an idea....

adamrs80

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If you want some really nice gauges that looks stock, get VDO from egauges.com

Accurate, well made and inexpensive. I just mounted mine in the center speaker location. I'm happy with that.

If you decide to go that route let me know because I have some tips on the install. The VDOs are a little long and to get them to fit in the tri-power center gauge pod is a little tricky.

joel_rx7

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Here is one instruction from David for the water temp:

http://www.davidgeesaman.com/rx7/Wat...%20Install.pdf

As far as sensor location is concerned (WTemp) you have a few options (and if you search a bit you'll see people have different point of view TB, WP housing, rad hoses etc...).

Good luck, I am installing mine.

muibubbles

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stri gauges ftw!!