What gauges does every one run? Would like liquid filled for the boost. Would also like something easy to read like a VDO. for air fuel been looking at innovative or AEM.
Gauges!?!?
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VDO Boost, AEM AFR
I like the Autometer Liquid filled boost gauge,stable needle and no fogging up.
Non liquid filled fog up very quickly.
Ive had the Innovate and AEM gauges both worked fine. The Innovate you can free air calibrate while out in the field.
The lead in Race or avgas will shorten the life of the sensor. There is a product called Declain, the aircraft guys use it when they are unable to buy unleaded fuel.
One cap full in a tank of fuel and it takes care of the issue.
Non liquid filled fog up very quickly.
Ive had the Innovate and AEM gauges both worked fine. The Innovate you can free air calibrate while out in the field.
The lead in Race or avgas will shorten the life of the sensor. There is a product called Declain, the aircraft guys use it when they are unable to buy unleaded fuel.
One cap full in a tank of fuel and it takes care of the issue.
I dont run any guages, shouldn't need too. You spend more time looking at the guages than riding. If the manufacturers would build something that works like a stocker, then you dont need to worry about guages, the computer should watch the sensors for you and make the necessary adjustments.
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That's great in theory, but the computer isn't setup to handle allot of the stuff people are adding from the aftermarket, is it? The ECM doesn't have the ability to watch AFR, and EGT, both of which can save your engine if you glance down now and then. If you don't like gauges, stick with something stock, or like MTNTK's turbo kit, and don't add to or change it. Otherwise, I'd run AFR and EGT gauges, as you can interpret a number of different incoming failures by reading both.
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I believe MTNTK uses the pipe temp sensor as part of its mapping, so in fact it monitors that stuff for you. Trust me, I have been riding mods for about 25 years and have always had guages on them. Just know it is alot more reassuring knowing someone else has done their homework and installed failsafes so I dont need to look at guages.
Just wondering, does the t1100 have guages? I would guess that if there is ever a factory 2 stroke turbo, no one would want extra guages to look at.
Just wondering, does the t1100 have guages? I would guess that if there is ever a factory 2 stroke turbo, no one would want extra guages to look at.
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Oh I agree with you a hundred percent, if one of the OE's came out with a factory 2-s turbo, you wouldn't need any gauges, unless you started changing things. Lol! Far as the pipe temp sensor, that's all it is, pipe temp. That far from the exhaust port you really can't get any usable information on how hot the cylinder is getting.
I'm with you though, I've run mod stuff for way longer than I should have, and know all to well it sucks having to watch gauges, but that's the price you pay running close to the edge. That's why my new build is going to keep a very mild engine. More fun to Ride than worry.
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I'm with you though, I've run mod stuff for way longer than I should have, and know all to well it sucks having to watch gauges, but that's the price you pay running close to the edge. That's why my new build is going to keep a very mild engine. More fun to Ride than worry.
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Thanks guys! I like the VDO/AEM set up. Just worried that the VDO will fail cause of vibration and not being liquid filled like sledhead said. Ak I've talked to you on IG about your mount set up. Have you WBER had your VDO go bad and had to replace it? The VDO is nice cause when running low boost situations you can tell exactly where your boost is at.
No, the VDO is a great affordable gauge. I have had others that did not last very long.
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Autometer liquid filled boost gauges are awesome, I don't like boost gauges that don't show vaccum. Gauges are all zero'd at a certan level and I like to know exactly how much i am running over atmosphere. Kind of nit picking but the sleds aren't cheap so gauges should work well and help you!
As for AFR, AEM has always proved the most resiliant for me in the field, others seem to have all sorts of wacky issues. the Aem fogs just like others, but pull the cover and let it dry out in the shop between rides.
As for AFR, AEM has always proved the most resiliant for me in the field, others seem to have all sorts of wacky issues. the Aem fogs just like others, but pull the cover and let it dry out in the shop between rides.
gauge riser block
What brand of gauge riser block is that? I would like to buy one if you can give me info on brand and where to purchase, that would be great! Thanks
What brand of gauge riser block is that? I would like to buy one if you can give me info on brand and where to purchase, that would be great! Thanks
Do any of you guys have issues with your vdo boost gauge bouncing all over. Mine bounces 2-3 psi which makes it difficult to set my boost where I want it. I've been thinking about getting an autometer liquid filled gauge but I've heard they need calibrated for different elevations.
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