[Saaby]

I will be going with the F-MAX stage I kit and will not boost past 10 psi. I wanted to get a three gauge setup. I am thinking boost and oil pressure. Any ideas on what the 3rd should be?...I know the A/F gauges are useless (according to mike kojima). I was thinking maybe a fuel pressure gauge? Any ideas on the gauges and what brands to buy? Also where should I get the pillar pod? Thanks in advance,

-saaby

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Red 99 SE with: CAI, KYB AGX/Ground Control 350 in/lb front 300 in/lb rear, Stillen Front STB, Redline MT90, ES Motor Mounts (4-set), Timing changed to 15 degrees

 

[nsracer]

Well, on mine I have Oil Pressure, Water Temp, and Boost in the pilar pod and an EGT gauge on my steering column in a gauge cup. But, since you're in OH, I doubt you have any major problems with overheating, right? I would go with EGT for the third gauge. The pilar pod is from Lo-Tek. As far as brands, it's personal choice. I like AutoMeter, so I went with that. Greddy is really good too, but a bit pricier.

 

[Saaby]

I know the autometer gauges are cheaper than greddy...but how is their accuracy? That is pretty important to me.

-saaby

 

[nsracer]

?? I've heard good and bad things. Some say "They're Grrrreat!" And others say, "They suck!" I'm happy with mine and have had no problems yet. I hooked up a scanner and watched the readings on the scanner and they matched what the gauges were telling me, so I trust them.

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David
Boosted '98 Super Black SE
Sentra on Steroids

 

[Zak91SER]

Here's my gauges and the 2-gauge pod pillar from Lo Tek.

I like them, but I should have gotten black on white instead of white on black. I think black on white is easier to read.

 

[skyliner]

Wow somebody makes pods for B13s? Lo-tek? Where can I get mine?

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'91 SEntRa
'92 Sentra XE
SHUT UP AND DRIVE!!!!

 

[Yellow4g63]

Go with Boost (Autometer) and Greddy for the EGT with the peak hold. cause sometimes people don't watch the gauges. it will recall the highest egt #s you hit. Road Race Engginerring sells them for $190 that with the probe and everything.

 

[Zak91SER]

<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Wow somebody makes pods for B13s? Lo-tek? Where can I get mine?</font>

I think you can get it direct from Lo-Tek. I got mine through a group deal. Contact Lo Tek directly and see if they have them in stock.

http://www.gaugepods.com/

 

[sonnypippo]

sorry to bring back an old thread, but i'm starting to look into gauges as well. would fuel pressure be a useful one? also, does anyone make a 2-1/16" egt gauge (same size as autometer)? thanks.

 

[Hybrid_DET]

Zak, are those the 2 5/8" gauges from summit racing. Did you have to modify your gauge pods any to fit the gauges?

 

[AZ_TURBOSE]

I have the following in my 98 Sentra SE:

Greddy 52mm Boost
Greddy 52mm Oil Pressure
Greddy 52mm EGT

 

[sonnypippo]

what is a more appropriate/practical range for an oil pressure gauge.. 0 - 100 psi, 0 - 150 psi, or 0 - 200 psi?

 

[AZ_TURBOSE]

The 52mm Greddy oil pressure gauge from 0kg/cm2 to 6.0kg/cm2 which is perfect. I think* that is 0psi - 85psi. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[sonnypippo]

The 52mm Greddy oil pressure gauge from 0kg/cm2 to 6.0kg/cm2 which is perfect. I think* that is 0psi - 85psi. Correct me if I am wrong.

85 psi is correct.. so you will never likely see oil pressures above that range? thanks.

 

[AZ_TURBOSE]

On average in my car when it starts up it sits around 4.0 and then when it warms up it sits about 1.0 at idle. 3.0 @ 3000rpm on the freeway in 5th gear. This is about right from what I was told. This gauge also once saved my engine. The line to the turbo broke and spit all the oil out. I was at a light when it happened and noticed that the oil pressure was dropping fast so I shut the car down and saw what happened.