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Air/Fuel mixture or Boost gauge?
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07/07/2010 20:25
07/07/2010 20:25
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surfer69
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I want to add an extra gauge to my 20VT. I'm caught between an Air/Fuel meter or a Turbo Boost gauge. I want to fit it below the dash as shown below. Which would be more useful in a tweeked car? Mine has a bigger Garret turbo (not sure what model), Flea stage 3 remap, loud decatted stainless exhaust and an electronic boost controller in the ashtray (too low to see the boost safely) Has anyone fitted one the other side? I really would like to have both gauges, but I'm not really into fitting a pod.
Last edited by surfer69; 07/07/2010 20:28.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
[Re: MattM]
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07/07/2010 20:56
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As MattM says I wouldn't bother with a narrowband but if it's a wideband afr gauge would be handy to see how the car is fuelling on and off boost and could help flag up problems.... on the other hand I would say a boost gauge is pretty much a must for day to day running, boost related problems crop up quite alot. I have both and they drive me crazy with added coupe paranoia!
Last edited by Coupe_Don; 07/07/2010 20:58.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
[Re: Nigel]
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07/07/2010 21:24
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surfer69
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Its possible to fit on both sides
That looks good. I have both and they drive me crazy with added coupe paranoia! I don't understand why there's no boost gauge on the turbo models. I was going to get one of the AFR gauges that connects to the existing lambda sensor, I take it you guys think that type is useless?
Last edited by surfer69; 07/07/2010 21:49.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
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#1065919
07/07/2010 22:03
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Jef_uk
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No not completely but you can't map to its values.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
[Re: MattM]
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07/07/2010 23:34
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surfer69
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I would have thought it would show which side of perfect (stoich) mix the exhaust was showing anyway?
Whatever the revs.
Excuse my ignorance, I've never had a turbo car before.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
[Re: Nigel]
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08/07/2010 12:16
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TurboJ
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Boost gauge. Always boost gauge first.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
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08/07/2010 12:35
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RMJ
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The first pic is of my red coupes dash I'd choose a decent boost gauge 1st
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
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09/07/2010 01:17
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Redd
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a good boost gauge is absolutely essential in monitoring the health of a turbocharged car.
an AFM meter only if the car is highly modified and running custom maps/ECU.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
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09/07/2010 18:16
09/07/2010 18:16
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surfer69
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OK thanks guys, a nice shiny Boost gauge didn't drop on the doormat today, luckily I was outside giving my Bella a good clean when the posty arrived. I've not been able to do anything for the last 3 weeks following surgery for cancer. Hopefully I'll be fitting it in the morning, if I can get out there before the missus wakes up! The first pic is of my red coupes dash Oh, I got the piccy from Webbo's excellent guide.
Last edited by surfer69; 09/07/2010 18:26.
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Re: AFM or Boost dial?
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18/07/2010 15:09
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Last edited by surfer69; 18/07/2010 19:24.
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