What gauges do people use?
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OK - So my project car really isn't anywhere near completion, but while trying to get my head around what I might want on my dash I decided i'd ask what guages people have on show.

The current ones i've decided i would like are as follows:
* Boost (obviously )
* Oil Pressure
* Water Temp

- I Don't really wish to go over the top and have Gauges everywhere, but do wish to have ones that are 'needed'

Any advance on what other gauges people use / plan to use / find useful, would be much appreciated.

Ollie

i've got oil temp, oil pressure,water temp all built into a tocho rev gauge by auto gauge,air/fuel ratio, volts, shift light, smith speedo.

Edited by Tweaked on 25th Oct, 2008.

Ive got boost, oil pressure (also good indication of temp ), water temp, fuel, volts. All come in handy really!

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1/4mile in 13.2sec @ 111 terminal on 15psi

volts are quite handy to have

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

i just have boost and air/fuel ratio.
Though i do have warning lights for water temp and oil temp, oil pressure and volts.
Means an uncluttered dash, no distractions, but important info when its needed. as my mini is 1972 and no giveaway at all that it is turbo.

I have:

Boost
Oil Pressure
Oil Temp
Water Temp
Fuel Level
Volts

Was thinking about a fuel pressure one, but didnt fancy a live fuel line pointing at me!

Edited by richminiturbo. on 24th Oct, 2008.

boost, reliable tacho, oil pressure, oil temperature, air fuel, water temp, volts, speedo?? standard mini one are never good rember my black and silver one! fuel level you already have, i have been thinking about inlet temperatures but does that really benifit anything apart from knowing how hot/cold things are

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-Ford S-max Mk2 Ecoboost
-Rover 100 VVC #2 - track project

Searching is all you need on TurboMinis

Volts, Amps, Oil pressure, Oil temp, Fuel pressure, Boost gauge and a set of metro turbo dials. Thinking about getting air fuel ratio.

The majority of mine are smiths I would have all smiths if icould.

Own the day

Edited by Mr Joshua on 24th Oct, 2008.

Own the day

i have
Alarm Clock
Boost
Water temp
Oil Temp
Oil Pressure

Edited by wolfie on 24th Oct, 2008.

Fuel and amps on the dashboard, is BAD

The Volt gauge will tell you all you need to know about the charge state without the danger of having 60 amps on the dash, and you just dont put fuel onto the dash. If you want a fue gauge, mount it outseide the cabin.

Most you would ever need is volts, oil temp, oil pressure, water temp, Boost or Vac, and perhaps AFR.

Vac gauge isnt really that informative, but it makes for conversation with the passenger, lol.

Edited by Sprocket on 24th Oct, 2008.

Each to his own. the braided line on mine is the heaviest on the whole car Aeroquip is my friend.

Own the day

seen people mount their mech fuel pressure guages on the scuttle panel

"Turbo's make torque, and torque makes fun"

"did you know you can toast potato waffles?"

In Car.

Revs/Odo/Speed via DigiDash
Oil Press
Oil Temp
Boost
Water Temp
AFR

Under Bonnett
Fuel Pressure.

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


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i would love an air speed indicator on me center consol and a false horizon :) that would be cool the ASI would be easy to do, just mount the Petot tubes through the grille :) theres a thought !

Edited by Richie on 25th Oct, 2008.

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you can get a fuel pressure gauge where the sensor is the other side (basically a membrane) and then the gauge inside. All mechanical but means fuel stays in the engine bay.

That said, my fuel lines are inside

I've got
Wide band Lambda, Turbo boost, Brake pressure, air temp (before and after the IC), Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Wheel speed, Engine Speed, GPS position, G Forces, GPS Speed, RPM Exhaust gas temp, & lap times. I never look at any of it as there is far too much going on.

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A submarine radar would be cool, HUD aswell!

On 24th Oct, 2008 Sprocket said:
Fuel and amps on the dashboard, is BAD

Own the day

Me. but a terminated fuel terminal inside the car doesnt sound good to me. Epecially around wiring.

On 24th Oct, 2008 Mr Joshua said:

On 24th Oct, 2008 Sprocket said:
Fuel and amps on the dashboard, is BAD

And how many of you run your fuel and brake lines in the car!

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


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But you run fuel and braklines along the tunnel usually which is fine, no joins.

Unlike youre relying on a union on the back of a gauge next to other wiring is just abit concerning!

On 24th Oct, 2008 MikeRace said:
Me. but a terminated fuel terminal inside the car doesnt sound good to me. Epecially around wiring.

On 24th Oct, 2008 Mr Joshua said:

On 24th Oct, 2008 Sprocket said:
Fuel and amps on the dashboard, is BAD

And how many of you run your fuel and brake lines in the car!

Own the day

The DON has oil pressure, water temp, and boost. And I have no time to look at any of these usually.