Metering for Turbo engine

[wfc31]

Bro,
just wonder what are the minimum require metering stuff for turbo engine and its function?

1. Turbo timer --
2. Boost meter --
3. Oil temperature meter --
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any else and pls tell me which one is a must to install, thanks..

 

[GTIEVO3]

For me these 2 are important:
1. Exhaust Temp
2. Oil Pressure

 

[gti88]

1. boost
2. oil temp
3. exhaust temp

 

[wfc31]

semm like we having different opinions here, but technicaly, which are the must to have?

 

[gti88]

there's no MUST have meters, its all up to individual preference.

 

[lan evo]

for me

1:boost
2:water temp
3:exhaust temp


i found out water temp very important

with those extra meter u can monitor ur engine condition more easy

 

[wfc31]

actually exhaust temp meter & oil temp meter are inter-link, they serve same to monitor engine temp, once oil temp raise, that mean water temp also raise.
so, i will prefer oil temp meter.

 

[alien]

Originally posted by wfc31@Feb 24 2005, 20:19
actually exhaust temp meter & oil temp meter are inter-link, they serve same to monitor engine temp, once oil temp raise, that mean water temp also raise.
so, i will prefer oil temp meter.

agree..
since water temp..can always refer to the engine temp gauge in the dash..
altho not so accurate..

do u guys think it's risky sumone uses juz a boost meter for an L5 and nuttin else?
..stock turbo though..?

 

[antonio]

not forgeting fuel tank meter,....coz if dun have...2-3 drag minyak habis liao....

 

[Joeker]

Basic set of gauges for a turbo engine,

Boost = manifold pressure

EGT = Air Fuel ratio efficiency.

Oil press = Engine bearings and turbo bearing getting correct oil press, not too hi, not too low. Oil pump status.

Oil temp = The turbine heats up the oil much higher and rapidly. Oil temp too hi, low viscocity, engine damage.

Water temp = Engine coolant temp. and combustion efficeincy.

But with the rampant thefts of car accesories especially performance accesories going on, I think not a good idea to have all these guages.

Boost and EGT is already sufficient.

 

[antonio]

spend alot money buy then gone with wind just like that....hmmm when is it going to end...

 

[wfc31]

actually from where ppl tape signal to monitor the oil pressure & temp?