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can someone please recommend a boost gauge that would look like a stock gauge (needle and red) that would replace the clock? Also one for oil pressure...i just got my 2010 supercharged and i'm a bit lost as to where to look for this stuff...

The center stack gauges are one piece and they will all have to come out to replace one. I have defi boost, oil temp, and fuel pressure gauges there and am happy with them

the gauges look great in the dash but if you ever want to go ecutek, then don't remove your factory gauges. get a piller gauge pod.

Are you saying this because of the features where ecutek uses the factory gauges for certain things??

yea i need to know this too, because i'll be going ecu tech

holly **** these do look, awesome, thanks brah

Yes....EcuTek hacks into the stock oil pressure gauge with the Race ROM Controller (RRC) to advance and retard the VTC Variable Intake Cam Timing....if u change out ur stock gauges u won't be able to use this feature

Here's Sebs vid on it from Specialty Z so u can get an idea of how it works...

https://www.facebook.com/groups/3485...2196817823049/ this guy is selling his defis for dirt cheap

Yea but, isn't he just hacking it to display timing? so you could replace it with another oil temp gauge and it'd do the same...

[QUOTE=BOLIO 671;3359139]Yes....EcuTek hacks into the stock oil pressure gauge with the Race ROM Controller (RRC) to advance and retard the VTC Variable Intake Cam Timing....if u change out ur stock gauges u won't be able to use this feature

Here's Sebs vid on it from Specialty Z so u can get an idea of how it works...

[QUOTE=scope22;3360700]Yea but, isn't he just hacking it to display timing? so you could replace it with another oil temp gauge and it'd do the same...




Not really. The triple gauge isn't like a normal gauge. There's more to it than that. Ecutek would not be able to communicate with an aftermarket gauge.

OEM in one big circuit board. All 3 and soldered and connected to it.

YzGyz

If you want to keep your oem gauges, you can always get a Galeforce pillar gauge pod.

Yea i came across that yesterday browsing, i have a single pod but i think i'll pick up dual

Thanks man, i picked them up for 350 but they will need new lenses

Good deal man!


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What gauges are you guys running?

im using boost, oil temp, and fuel pressure gauges from defi

I run an innovate digital AFR and a Greddy Multi-Guage (Boost, Fuel & Oil Pressure, Oil & Coolant Temp).

I wish my oil temp was in faranheit. Hahaha.


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All my readings are in metric too. I just got used to what range was normal and then it wasn't that big of a deal.

No way man. Gotta keep it mad JDM! Lol

It took me a little while to get used to it but it doesn't bother me anymore that its in Celsius

Sorry to wake this thread up from the dead! I've completely exhausted the search feature, and threads either have photos that are no longer viewable, no clear installation tips, or they are abandoned without finished info. I've also tried YouTube to try to find a video on installing gauges in a Z, but no luck.

I have posted another question about exhaust/cats over on that subforum, but one of the things that has to be worked out is how many bungs to have available on the test pipe (if I go that route) for the AFR...if that is even necessary. Some gauges use one, some two. I'll have to have a sensor to plug up the hole when I install the pipe -- even if I don't have it hooked up immediately.

But is an AFR really necessary? Can I get a good tune using the factory wideband for the A2A system? Also, since I'll be going Ecutek, would the gauge hijack feature replace the need for a dedicated gauge?

After considering the mount options, I'd like to get one of Galeforce's creations...if he's still doing them. I'm hoping to get away with a single pod, if I can find a gauge with dual function with the features I need. What do you all suggest? Sure, it'd be nice to have a whole bank of gauges, but what is really necessary? I took a look at the AEM Failsafe Wideband, but I don't plan to do datalogging, etc. Is it still a good choice?

Lastly, is there a DIY somewhere I've missed, that will show where to route wiring, where to go through the firewall, where to clip in, etc., etc.? I was watching one video that showed an installation in another car, and was reminded that one of the wires needs to be connected to a headlight dimmer. I'm no good at this stuff -- I need lots of pics and instructions! :icon14:

Aftermarket forced induction equals aftermarket wideband. OEM is not sufficient.

One sensor or two? Combo gauge? DIY instructions?

It depends on what you want. Do you want it to display both banks? It's not necessary, but it is nice.

I am not running an aftermarket AF gauge and my tuner made no mention of it when he tuned my car.. heck, when I got tuned I didn't even have a boost gauge and had no idea how much boost I was running. I think most FI folks probably think I am an idiot for choosing not to have AF, so take my advice with a grain of salt here.

As far as bungs on your test pipes - you can buy plugs that are threaded the same as the sensors if you have unused bungs.

I wouldn't go so far as to say "idiot", but......;)

Some people also raw dog hookers and avoid syphilAIDS, but I wouldn't call that a good idea either.

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If you're going FI I'd say at least a boost and AFR gauge. It's nice to find out about wastegate issues/boost leaks/ect before you really brake something

Also if you don't have hfc's/test pipes you can get ones that already have extra O2 bungs (fast intentions does this) and it comes with a plug so you can run them before installing the gauge if need be

Thanks for the input. I've been e-mailing Fast Intentions, and while they've been helpful, they won't provide the mil spec cats fabricated into the lead pipes without purchasing the whole exhaust system. They'll do the bungs in the test pipes, but I have to know ahead of time how many to ask for. Thanks for confirming the plugs...

I purchased 100 cell cats directly from mil spec, I'm having them welded into my lead pipes.