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dakotabluert98
08-16-2010, 07:04 PM
i ordered a pillar post for 3 gauges and was wondering what everyone runs. boost, trans, fuel? if so what model numbers did u buy? auto meter?

Five9Dak
08-16-2010, 07:07 PM
AFR on a column pod. That is it, the rest I don't need to see in real time / are in the datalogs.

White Turbo
08-16-2010, 07:38 PM
Well, if you're not data logging, you'll need at least a good vacuum/boost and wide band AFR gauge. Take your pick on the 3rd gauge... trans temp., oil pressure, water temp., etc.

I run Autometer #4301 for boost, Autometer #4337 water temp, and a Dakota Digital Odyssey Solarix #SLX-05-1 for AFR.

Take your pick on the different Autometer gauges, there are plenty of models to choose from.

dakotabluert98
08-16-2010, 08:07 PM
Well, if you're not data logging, you'll need at least a good vacuum/boost and wide band AFR gauge. Take your pick on the 3rd gauge... trans temp., oil pressure, water temp., etc.

I run Autometer #4301 for boost, Autometer #4337 water temp, and a Dakota Digital Odyssey Solarix #SLX-05-1 for AFR.

Take your pick on the different Autometer gauges, there are plenty of models to choose from.

thanks. yea im gonna start out as a novice and work my way up to experienced. also going for the look in the interior so thats why im getting the gauge pod.

2k1AmberR/T
08-16-2010, 09:11 PM
Darn, I was going to offer you a deal on a brand new pillar pod if you hadn't ordered one yet (I saw in another thread you expressed interest). Oh well. Maybe someone else will snatch it up.

bfranzel
08-16-2010, 10:19 PM
Darn, I was going to offer you a deal on a brand new pillar pod if you hadn't ordered one yet (I saw in another thread you expressed interest). Oh well. Maybe someone else will snatch it up.

pm me what you have!

Five9Dak
08-16-2010, 10:28 PM
.... and a Dakota Digital Odyssey Solarix #SLX-05-1 for AFR.



How do you have the analog output of your wideband scaled to use this volmeter for your AFR readout? AFR/10 with 1pt AFR resolution or does your wideband support ~8-20V output?

I have a norsdok that came with my LC-1, but I wish I could make it more dim than the "headlights on" brightness.

And to the OP, I'd include fuel pressure if the combo isn't going straight to the dyno to check pressure under load with a temporary underhood gauge.

White Turbo
08-17-2010, 12:35 AM
How do you have the analog output of your wideband scaled to use this volmeter for your AFR readout? AFR/10 with 1pt AFR resolution or does your wideband support ~8-20V output?

I have a norsdok that came with my LC-1, but I wish I could make it more dim than the "headlights on" brightness.

And to the OP, I'd include fuel pressure if the combo isn't going straight to the dyno to check pressure under load with a temporary underhood gauge.

I used to run the Nordskog gauge with the LM-1 set up. I didn't care for how bright it was either.:jester:

I have Accel DFI and I run the optional wide band 02 sensor (#77063) which supports 20v output. The Dakota Digital Solarix is compatible.
Nice gauge... Full black face with blue readout that dims when the head lights are on.

wyotech_cuda440
08-17-2010, 01:15 AM
I have a norsdok that came with my LC-1, but I wish I could make it more dim than the "headlights on" brightness.

I use these Nordskog a/f guages in the cuda, They are not very bright at all, but mainly I like the look of a simple needle gauge, and they match the rest of my gauges.
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad274/wyotech_cuda440/1282007349.jpg
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad274/wyotech_cuda440/1282007382.jpg

bfranzel
08-17-2010, 01:21 AM
I use these Nordskog a/f guages in the cuda, They are not very bright at all, but mainly I like the look of a simple needle gauge, and they match the rest of my gauges.
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad274/wyotech_cuda440/1282007349.jpg
http://i943.photobucket.com/albums/ad274/wyotech_cuda440/1282007382.jpg

very nice:biggthumpup:

KTK00R/T
08-17-2010, 01:52 AM
Darn, I was going to offer you a deal on a brand new pillar pod if you hadn't ordered one yet (I saw in another thread you expressed interest). Oh well. Maybe someone else will snatch it up.

still got it? Shoot me a pm.

2k1AmberR/T
08-17-2010, 02:29 AM
pm me what you have!


still got it? Shoot me a pm.

I'll tell you what, I didn't mean to hijack this thread but I'll post up a for sale thread this weekend when I get a chance with pictures and a price and if you're serious you can let me know at that time. Thanks.

Five9Dak
08-17-2010, 11:24 AM
I might pop open my nordskog and see if I can change a component value to dim it a bit more.

rattler360
08-18-2010, 02:34 AM
im running autometer nexus gauges, and lm-1 f

dakfink
08-18-2010, 05:05 AM
I can't believe no one mantioned a Fuel Pressure Gauge.

Especially if he is running a stock fule system.

Boost, Fuel Pressure and WideBand Air/Fuel are pretty much a neccessity when running boost.

Fuel Pressure is 2 fold, it will warn you as well as help you find the issue.

Anytime you run boost you need to keep a constant eye on fuel pressure.
If it ever starts to fall as Boost rises you need to back out you have an Issue.

Five9Dak
08-18-2010, 11:44 AM
I can't believe no one mantioned a Fuel Pressure Gauge.

http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showpost.php?p=129290&postcount=7

:biggthumpup:

solar99dak
09-07-2010, 06:32 AM
very nice:biggthumpup:

Very very nice.