Gauges help

[Frankie Lap]

I have a 06 GT with a Vortech V3 Si supercharger. I am looking into buying a SOS triple pillar pod. I want to know what you people think are the 3 most important gauges to get. I heard one is a mechanical boost gauge, but what about the other 2?
Also, there are many brands of gauges, I like the Cobalt. But why are they so inexpensive compared to the Ford Racing Gauges? Are Fords that much better?

 

[06RFSTANG]

Wideband,boost,fuel pressure is what I plan on getting eventually.The cobalt gauges are what I was looking at getting

 

[ROUSH 4]

I have Ford Racing gauges on a triple pillar. My Roush boost gauge is in my air vent . Oil, water, boost and volt are the gauges I have. American Muscle has a nice selection.

 

[ford20]

I would go with a wideband, boost, oil pressure & Fuel pressure

 

[Wicked One]

Wideband, fuel pressure are a must. Boost/vacuum for the cool factor and to see how much boost you actually have.
Oil pressure for a sense of security but not needed.
Volt gauge, pretty much a spot filler.
Water temp, another spot filler unless you have a different use for it like I do.

Autometer is the top of line gauge companies. I am changing over to there digital series eventually.

 

[ford20]

Isn't there a fuel pressure setup in a wideband? That would make my recommendation a little redundant, no?

 

[Wicked One]

No fuel pressure setup in a wideband. just reads air/fuel.

 

[Frankie Lap]

Thanks all. Hey what's the deal with the innovate interceptor people r mentioning? What's the diff between a wideband and interceptor?

 

[Noterminator]

Wideband, fuel pressure are a must. Boost/vacuum for the cool factor and to see how much boost you actually have.
Oil pressure for a sense of security but not needed.
Volt gauge, pretty much a spot filler.
Water temp, another spot filler unless you have a different use for it like I do.

Autometer is the top of line gauge companies. I am changing over to there digital series eventually.

+1

Autometer are the only gauges I'll even bother with. Some of the others are decent, but Autometer has plenty more styles to choose from, not to mention top rate quality you've come to expect from them.

 

[Noterminator]

Thanks all. Hey what's the deal with the innovate interceptor people r mentioning? What's the diff between a wideband and interceptor?

If I remember correctly its just a brand/ types of wideband gauges. Innovative LC-1 I think, and the other is Aeroforce Interceptor.

 

[ROUSH 4]

AeroForce Single Interceptor Gauge (05-13 All) This gauge might be an alternative. U can set up a DUAL gauge cluster. Available at American Muscle. Simple install.

 

[Noterminator]

AeroForce Single Interceptor Gauge (05-13 All) This gauge moght be an alternative. U can set up a DUAL gauge cluster. Available at American Muscle. Simple install.

That's what thought lol. Confirmed by Roush 4.

 

[Wicked One]

The innovate is a great gauge but the display wll only read 2 of the numerous parameters. Great for data logging nad on the dyno, tough to read while driving.
Also expensive.

I prefer the individual gauges for the information and the cool factor. After work tomorrow frank, I will come by and help you spend your money.

Autometer all the way. I am leaning towards the cobalt analog or the c2 series. But not now, have to get my suspension and 4r70 ready to go

 

[Frankie Lap]

If I remember correctly its just a brand/ types of wideband gauges. Innovative LC-1 I think, and the other is Aeroforce Interceptor.

Gotcha, thanks . I was all confused trying to figure this stuff out . Sweet Gregg!!! Thank s everyone for all your help and input .

 

[ford20]

The innovate is a great gauge but the display wll only read 2 of the numerous parameters. Great for data logging nad on the dyno, tough to read while driving.
Also expensive.

I prefer the individual gauges for the information and the cool factor. After work tomorrow frank, I will come by and help you spend your money.

Autometer all the way. I am leaning towards the cobalt analog or the c2 series. But not now, have to get my suspension and 4r70 ready to go

:gay:

If I wasn't such a broke motherfucker I would have you help me spend my money also lol

 

[Noterminator]

:gay:

If I wasn't such a broke motherfucker I would have you help me spend my money also lol

Stop paying the mothers that you fuck then lol. Get them to pay you.

 

[Wicked One]

I can help you spend money you don't have Sean.

I am saving for air ride and then a nice 4r70 with optishift. Not sure about the manual valve body. Probably next off season, but new wheels might be in the near future.

 

[ford20]

I can help you spend money you don't have Sean.

I am saving for air ride and then a nice 4r70 with optishift. Not sure about the manual valve body. Probably next off season, but new wheels might be in the near future.

You are going to be running a standalone for the transmission? That is if I am correctly remembering what an optishift is lol

Who are you going with air ride, airlift? I have been curious about that as it seems like a pretty good system and kit that they have.

What kind of wheels are you thinking of getting?

:thread jacked:

 

[FrostByte]

Isn't there a fuel pressure setup in a wideband? That would make my recommendation a little redundant, no?

Wideband is just your Air/fuel ratio. Ill be installing one when I get the $300+.
It helps to quickly diagnose fuel/boost problems having gauges separate.

:gay:

If I wasn't such a broke motherfucker I would have you help me spend my money also lol

******* I recommend electrical vs mechanical for your fuel and/or oil gauges. Reduces risk of oil or fuel leaks inside cabin.

I like the Autometer gauges.

 

[Frankie Lap]

Ok....its looking like its going to be Auto Meter, I'm thinking Cobalt series, digging the way they illuminate at night. Are all the series good or is one better than the others?