jackwalks
31st July 2012, 05:27 PM
G'day boyz & gals,
OK, My tax check has arrived and the wife has approved funds to be allocated to buy some 'toys' for my 'other girl'. All was good until I started reading some posts on different temp & boost ranges.
Now I am totally confused, there are so many different types & different range spectrums, I am not sure what I should be looking at.
First of all (remembering I am a complete novice), I want to try & install all this myself, obviously to cut down on cost & to get myself learned.
No1: Do I go for a pillar pod, steering wheel column mount or centre dash mount. (Looking at ease of install vs practicality.
Dash (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280932047464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) Pillar Pod (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pillar-Pod-Bundle-GU-Patrol-LCD-EGT-BOOST-OIL-PRES-WATER-TEMP-Satin-Black-/230831792040?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bea59fa8) Column Mount (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-GU-2-Gauge-Column-Mount-52mm-BLACK-/271023853394?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1a47cf52)
No2: The gauges themselves; Do I want a gauge with neg & pos range, and what max range is best. There are VDO boost gauges that go from 0-15psi or do I need something with a more substantual range, similar for EGT gauge, what temps would I be looking at roughly??
Also do alot of you have other gauges installed, ie: oil/water temp etc............
I have been going back to the pillar pod setup from the eBay link above alot, as it is a complete package, but I am a little put off due to the price. I am not trying to sound like a tight bum, but I also want to get the most $$ value from my purchase.
Keeping in mind that over the next 2-3 weeks I will also be doing a 3inch exhaust and catch can/ EGR plate install.
Thankyou for any opinions and advise you can offer
Adam
OK, My tax check has arrived and the wife has approved funds to be allocated to buy some 'toys' for my 'other girl'. All was good until I started reading some posts on different temp & boost ranges.
Now I am totally confused, there are so many different types & different range spectrums, I am not sure what I should be looking at.
First of all (remembering I am a complete novice), I want to try & install all this myself, obviously to cut down on cost & to get myself learned.
No1: Do I go for a pillar pod, steering wheel column mount or centre dash mount. (Looking at ease of install vs practicality.
Dash (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/280932047464?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649) Pillar Pod (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Pillar-Pod-Bundle-GU-Patrol-LCD-EGT-BOOST-OIL-PRES-WATER-TEMP-Satin-Black-/230831792040?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35bea59fa8) Column Mount (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Nissan-Patrol-GU-2-Gauge-Column-Mount-52mm-BLACK-/271023853394?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1a47cf52)
No2: The gauges themselves; Do I want a gauge with neg & pos range, and what max range is best. There are VDO boost gauges that go from 0-15psi or do I need something with a more substantual range, similar for EGT gauge, what temps would I be looking at roughly??
Also do alot of you have other gauges installed, ie: oil/water temp etc............
I have been going back to the pillar pod setup from the eBay link above alot, as it is a complete package, but I am a little put off due to the price. I am not trying to sound like a tight bum, but I also want to get the most $$ value from my purchase.
Keeping in mind that over the next 2-3 weeks I will also be doing a 3inch exhaust and catch can/ EGR plate install.
Thankyou for any opinions and advise you can offer
Adam