tafkamb2

I was wondering if theres anyway to make the stock temp gauge read better?

impactwrench

There was a thread in here about how to linearize your guage. Seems like about 4 years ago. Search

CantGoStraight

Most just add an aftermarket gauge since most have the ability to preform that task as opposed to doing the linearized gauge modification.

tafkamb2

Ive searched but I couldnt find anything thats why I asked.

dinosaur

PM me your address I'll send a PDF copy of the mod instructions. It's too big to attach here.

RotorDream

theres a how-to somewhere on the forum ive read it. or it might be in the Tech manual directory

rexhvn

Its probably less hassle just to get a aftermarket water temp gauge for better accurate readings... that way, you can see the exact figure, instead of a 'range' or guessimate...

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

I would suggest just getting an aftermarket temp gauge, however:

http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/ho...structions.zip

RotorDream

Hell yea Mahjik to the rescue.

personally i dont see the point of an aftermarket water temp because if the needle moves, wether it be on the stock linearized, or aftermarket gauge wou "should" pull over, crank on the heater and wait for it to cool down.

Monsterbox

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the point is you can tell when the car is fully warm, know when to get out of boost on the track and cool down, tell when your fans are about to come on or if you have a mod, when to turn them on.

Stock gauge only moves when its already past 230F

I keep mine at 180F and sometimes when I have the fans off it flucuates up to 215F or so....stock gauge doesn't move and even if it was linearized, it won't give you an accurate reading

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

Most people don't watch their temperatures religiously, and I don't blame them as they should be watching the road. Aftermarket temperature gauges with Peak/Warning/Hold functions can be invaluable. They can alert the driver that there is a problem without having to stare at the gauges 24/7. For those reasons, I recommend aftermarket gauges rather than just linearizing the stock gauge.