EGT gauge reviews/comparo

[benstr06]

for a while i have been looking at these but not sure...
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/230800995699?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

hey! i got one of these last week, when im back in town hopefully ill fit them in and will post up pics and if its good or not, bit pricey but your really getting 4 gauges too...

 

[nakedape]

I would also like to know if anyone has experienced the RaceTech gauges.

Like this..... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140722055359&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:AU:1123

^ Me too!

 

[nakedape]

Has anyone spotted this kit?

http://www.crosscountry4x4.com.au/products.php?category=43

Spoke to CC about these today. They said the EGT gauge flashes when its out of range (i.e. under 200c) which can be annoying at night but they're pretty good gauges other than that.

Guess I'll keep searching.

 

[tweak'e]

bugger that. if sensor is after turbo then its very often below 200c.

always get a gauge that goes down to 0c

 

[VCrusty]

I'm running an Autometer Phantom II EGT in mine. Works a treat with no issues thus far.

Like you Krankin, the Fahrenheit issue is a bit of a pain but it matches in perfectly to the standard dash, even at night.

Not the best pick. I'll try to get one during the day this weekend.

Cheers,
VCrusty.

 

[Dave]

How did you hold the pod on ?

 

[FatBoy89]

How did you hold the pod on ?

Some good double sided would to the job fine.

 

[Dave]

I did that. Doesn't last, might silicon it.

Oh and I have VDO gauges, VDO all the way.

 

[FatBoy89]

I did that. Doesn't last, might silicon it.

Oh and I have VDO gauges, VDO all the way.

What tape did you use?
Yeah I'd like some gauges just egt and boost.
What's a good area for egt temps when using the dump pipe for sensor fitment?

 

[Dave]

Mine sits on 300-350C on the highway on the flats, will go to 400C on a hill.

Some commercial grade 3M stuff. Glue works best me thinks.

Oh and Ill PM you Fatboy. Got something to tell you.

 

[FatBoy89]

Mine sits on 300-350C on the highway on the flats, will go to 400C on a hill.

Some commercial grade 3M stuff. Glue works best me thinks.

Oh and Ill PM you Fatboy. Got something to tell you.

Really? 3M industrial grade as always worked a treat for me especially on clean plastic...
Did you preosol it? I wouldn't use sicka... Good luck getting it off in one peice. Better off with a tech screw that's hidden haha.

 

[Dave]

That was my second idea or a pop rivet. Haha.

 

[FatBoy89]

Use a wood screw and get those little colour coded plug and stick it in the top. Haha looks genuine

 

[VCrusty]

How did you hold the pod on ?

Dave.

Get hold of some 3M double sided tape, works a treat.

Cheers,
VCrusty.

 

[rodneyrev]

I had a VDO EGT gauge in degrees C but it wouldn't fit in the pillar pod. I got an Autometer "Cobalt" Egt and matching boost guage and they look the bees knees. The Autometer seems a bit more responsive than the VDO and I reads 20 -30 degrees warmer. If you are fitting gauges to a pillar pod the gauge must be 35mm or less to fit. Btw, I have a VDO Egt and boost gauge for sale. 0429622211.