What extra gauges should i have with supercharger if any

vlad370z · 12-04-2013, 03:55 AM

Need advise on gauges I should add if any with a supercharger kit and where is the best place to mount them on 370z

PW370z · 12-04-2013, 04:15 AM

Since a supercharger is similar to a turbo, I would recommend AFR and boost gauges.

Mkai0 · 12-04-2013, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PW370z

Since a supercharger is similar to a turbo, I would recommend AFR and boost gauges.

Yes,

What he said at the very least. You can always take it a step further and get an engine temp gauge since the VQ37VHR motor is known to run hot when pushed.

mfeinst · 12-04-2013, 09:57 AM

I like having oil temp, oil pressure, AFR. Boost would theoretically only be necessary if you don't have an electronic in-cabin boost controller.

Jordo! · 12-04-2013, 10:05 AM

I would recommend AFR, boost, and post intercooler air temps.

For the air temps, ideally, you'd have a sensor for and ability to monitor pre and post to determine efficiency, but post-IC is really what matters.

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2013, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mfeinst

I like having oil temp, oil pressure, AFR. Boost would theoretically only be necessary if you don't have an electronic in-cabin boost controller.

He won't have a boost controller since he's going with a supercharger.

winnre · 12-04-2013, 03:42 PM

You'll need a blue-tinted rear view mirror to counteract the Doppler Effect compounded from your additional speed.

TerribleONE · 12-04-2013, 03:45 PM

I say boost, oil temp, and fuel pressure. Im not sure where all this obsession over the AFR gauge comes from. From what I understand that by the time you notice something is off, it is probably to late. I guess they do make a pretty good lightshow at night. I will probably add one at some point but it was not at the top of my list

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2013, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

I say boost, oil temp, and fuel pressure. Im not sure where all this obsession over the AFR gauge comes from. From what I understand that by the time you notice something is off, it is probably to late. I guess they do make a pretty good lightshow at night. I will probably add one at some point but it was not at the top of my list

It lets you see trends. If you see the car running gradually richer or leaner over time, it gives you an idea something's up. I'd swap EGT for fuel pressure personally. Isn't a fuel pressure gauge under the hood anyway? Most of them I've seen are on the regulator.

TerribleONE · 12-04-2013, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

It lets you see trends. If you see the car running gradually richer or leaner over time, it gives you an idea something's up. I'd swap EGT for fuel pressure personally. Isn't a fuel pressure gauge under the hood anyway? Most of them I've seen are on the regulator.

You make a good point there, I was talking about more if something goes drastically wrong, your AFR gauge is not going to save you. And, yes generally there is one under the hood however I am running one in my car (electronic, obviously you would not want to run fuel lines in the cabin) and I feel that this is a much better indication IMO. Especially with all the fueling issues our cars have

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

You make a good point there, I was talking about more if something goes drastically wrong, your AFR gauge is not going to save you. And, yes generally there is one under the hood however I am running one in my car (electronic, obviously you would not want to run fuel lines in the cabin) and I feel that this is a much better indication IMO. Especially with all the fueling issues our cars have

If something goes drastically wrong under full boost, no gauge is going to save you anyway.

I'd be ok with the one gauge under the hood once whatever causes the drop
in pressure is solved. That seems like a one-time fix. I'm running boost and AFR on the A pillar now. Later I'll add oil temp, oil pressure and water temp on the dash. I'm still stuck trying to figure out where to put an EGT gauge, and the GTM pre/post intercooler readout.

TerribleONE · 12-04-2013, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

If something goes drastically wrong under full boost, no gauge is going to save you anyway.
I'd be ok with the one gauge under the hood once whatever causes the drop
in pressure is solved. That seems like a one-time fix. I'm running boost and AFR on the A pillar now. Later I'll add oil temp, oil pressure and water temp on the dash. I'm still stuck trying to figure out where to put an EGT gauge, and the GTM pre/post intercooler readout.

Unfortunately you are correct. Lol

How about the AFR in the center cubby?

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2013, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Unfortunately you are correct. Lol

How about the AFR in the center cubby?

That's where the nav is. There's really no room for more than 5 gauges in the car. If I had the room, it would look like the cockpit of a F-16 with all the gauges and readouts.

TerribleONE · 12-04-2013, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

That's where the nav is. There's really no room for more than 5 gauges in the car. If I had the room, it would look like the cockpit of a F-16 with all the gauges and readouts.

Didnt see you had the nav!

Chuck33079 · 12-04-2013, 04:31 PM

I'd order the entire Defi catalog if I could find places for them. I wish the solutions that used the nav screen didn't cost a kidney by the time you added all of the sensors and senders you need to get it to work right.

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vlad370z Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 52 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 11	What extra gauges should i have with supercharger if any Need advise on gauges I should add if any with a supercharger kit and where is the best place to mount them on 370z

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PW370z Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 213 Drives: '12 6MT/Spt/Trng/Nav Rep Power: 14	Since a supercharger is similar to a turbo, I would recommend AFR and boost gauges. Chuck33079 likes this.

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TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	I say boost, oil temp, and fuel pressure. Im not sure where all this obsession over the AFR gauge comes from. From what I understand that by the time you notice something is off, it is probably to late. I guess they do make a pretty good lightshow at night. I will probably add one at some point but it was not at the top of my list __________________ 638WHP 541WTQ @ 13.5PSI Build thread

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mfeinst Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Greater Philly Area Posts: 272 Drives: Mercedes C43 AMG Rep Power: 12	I like having oil temp, oil pressure, AFR. Boost would theoretically only be necessary if you don't have an electronic in-cabin boost controller.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I'd order the entire Defi catalog if I could find places for them. I wish the solutions that used the nav screen didn't cost a kidney by the time you added all of the sensors and senders you need to get it to work right. TerribleONE likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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