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EmJay
Holset

299
04-14-2016, 09:57 AM #1
Ok, instead of surfing through everyone's build thread looking specifically for this, I decided to try and gather some info and ideas here.  
What all has everyone here done with their aftermarket gauges?  EGT/boost/trans temp/wtf ever else you want to monitor.  I have an idea for one myself but yet to start it.
But anyways, show off your hard work Smile

1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
EmJay
04-14-2016, 09:57 AM #1

Ok, instead of surfing through everyone's build thread looking specifically for this, I decided to try and gather some info and ideas here.  
What all has everyone here done with their aftermarket gauges?  EGT/boost/trans temp/wtf ever else you want to monitor.  I have an idea for one myself but yet to start it.
But anyways, show off your hard work Smile


1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now

Sultzi
GT2256V

102
04-14-2016, 01:01 PM #2
W123 I had full set from speedhut, nice looking gauges..
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Sultzi
04-14-2016, 01:01 PM #2

W123 I had full set from speedhut, nice looking gauges..
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[Image: _small.jpg]

raysorenson
Superturbo

1,162
04-15-2016, 02:43 PM #3
You could do the Idash thing and use a phone for your gauges. WhippleM104 said he's working on something similar too.
raysorenson
04-15-2016, 02:43 PM #3

You could do the Idash thing and use a phone for your gauges. WhippleM104 said he's working on something similar too.

EmJay
Holset

299
04-15-2016, 06:47 PM #4
Maybe my intent got muddied. While I am looking for inspiration, that fact is more of a side note. My intent on this thread was for members to share their gauge ideas to help and inspire future builds for all.

Side note #2, awesome setup there!

1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now
EmJay
04-15-2016, 06:47 PM #4

Maybe my intent got muddied. While I am looking for inspiration, that fact is more of a side note. My intent on this thread was for members to share their gauge ideas to help and inspire future builds for all.

Side note #2, awesome setup there!


1987 Mazda B2200 "outlaw" **planning phase**  Chevy 283, Power Pack heads, Edelbrock carb and intake, turbo 350 trans Smile
1985 Mercedes 300D stock for now

MFSuper90
Budget Builder

1,533
04-17-2016, 12:24 AM #5
I have a glowshift, but j don't recommend them. They are poor quality and it has spaz attacks often. I like autometer and Stewart warners. And all your high dollar gauges are probably good too, depending on how deep your wallet is

'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         
MFSuper90
04-17-2016, 12:24 AM #5

I have a glowshift, but j don't recommend them. They are poor quality and it has spaz attacks often. I like autometer and Stewart warners. And all your high dollar gauges are probably good too, depending on how deep your wallet is


'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler Big Grin
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted         

axel606
K26-2

48
04-19-2016, 04:26 PM #6
hows this for a boost gauge ?   
 its from a ww2 R.A.F.  fighter aircraft it was brand new still in its box - gorgeous action super smooth and responsive and it will only appreciate in value / oh and its luminous !
  its mounted in my 1982 swb G wagen with a 606a and 6 speed manual box
   
This post was last modified: 04-19-2016, 04:32 PM by axel606.
axel606
04-19-2016, 04:26 PM #6

hows this for a boost gauge ?   
 its from a ww2 R.A.F.  fighter aircraft it was brand new still in its box - gorgeous action super smooth and responsive and it will only appreciate in value / oh and its luminous !
  its mounted in my 1982 swb G wagen with a 606a and 6 speed manual box
   

Hario'
C300TD Wagon (W202)

894
04-26-2016, 08:23 AM #7
I'm Amazing. That thing will be luminous with actual Radium paint so don't lick it too often!
This post was last modified: 04-26-2016, 08:23 AM by Hario'.




Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]
Hario'
04-26-2016, 08:23 AM #7

I'm Amazing. That thing will be luminous with actual Radium paint so don't lick it too often!





Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]

Evgeniy1987
GT2256V

139
04-29-2016, 12:59 PM #8
I saw this thread, and would like to share some info Smile

www.auberins.com is a pretty cool site . You can get universal meters there, that can read many different type of sensors and swith a relay, with adjustable thresholds and stuff

Not expensive, and very good .. here an example:

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_p...ucts_id=19

An experienced diesel tuner once told me: the EGT-probes you can buy for 10€ are worthless.. not precise, and crappy.. so: aeromotive EGT probes

http://www.aircraftspruce.eu/86255-alcor...type-k.htm

For example this one. I have installed a very similar sensor on a Wankel engine, and was able to measure 1020*C .. the exhaust was glowing red Wink

Perhaps, it is useful for somebody Smile I for sure will use that for my Benz.
Evgeniy1987
04-29-2016, 12:59 PM #8

I saw this thread, and would like to share some info Smile

www.auberins.com is a pretty cool site . You can get universal meters there, that can read many different type of sensors and swith a relay, with adjustable thresholds and stuff

Not expensive, and very good .. here an example:

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_p...ucts_id=19

An experienced diesel tuner once told me: the EGT-probes you can buy for 10€ are worthless.. not precise, and crappy.. so: aeromotive EGT probes

http://www.aircraftspruce.eu/86255-alcor...type-k.htm

For example this one. I have installed a very similar sensor on a Wankel engine, and was able to measure 1020*C .. the exhaust was glowing red Wink

Perhaps, it is useful for somebody Smile I for sure will use that for my Benz.

Evgeniy1987
GT2256V

139
05-03-2016, 02:35 PM #9
I remembered another important one:

https://www.tinytach.com/

Might be useful too Wink
Evgeniy1987
05-03-2016, 02:35 PM #9

I remembered another important one:

https://www.tinytach.com/

Might be useful too Wink

mrfajita
Naturally-aspirated

9
05-07-2016, 02:27 AM #10
Pyro, Boost, and Fuel Pressure. Boost is LED front lit, I added some ghetto vinyl tape as a glare shield, need to do the same with the fuel pressure. Generic industrial type gauges off ebay.
   

Got tired of the useless idiot light leaving me stranded when I had a failing alternator, so I got a small digital readout for 3 bucks on ebay.
   
Fits better than I would have imagined possible, no tape or glue or cutting. Press fit tightly.
   
This post was last modified: 05-07-2016, 02:28 AM by mrfajita.
mrfajita
05-07-2016, 02:27 AM #10

Pyro, Boost, and Fuel Pressure. Boost is LED front lit, I added some ghetto vinyl tape as a glare shield, need to do the same with the fuel pressure. Generic industrial type gauges off ebay.
   

Got tired of the useless idiot light leaving me stranded when I had a failing alternator, so I got a small digital readout for 3 bucks on ebay.
   
Fits better than I would have imagined possible, no tape or glue or cutting. Press fit tightly.
   

JoeB
TA 0301

74
05-24-2016, 06:25 PM #11
I'm a bit of a stickler for aesthetics in my MB's, so I keep them standard.

I hate the dash on my Range rover, and plan to complete the installation of a w124 dash into it later in the year. Currently the auxillary gauges are by Redarc and are top quality. Not cheap though. (I'm over buying cheap shit now.)
JoeB
05-24-2016, 06:25 PM #11

I'm a bit of a stickler for aesthetics in my MB's, so I keep them standard.

I hate the dash on my Range rover, and plan to complete the installation of a w124 dash into it later in the year. Currently the auxillary gauges are by Redarc and are top quality. Not cheap though. (I'm over buying cheap shit now.)

 
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