Thread: Gages for Temp, Boost, Pressure

If your engine is tuned up to make more power some of those things are more necessary then if the engine is completely standard.

I have a standard td5 and I fitted a Madman EMS 2 which does just about everything. I find some things like EGT is not really needed, as in standard form the td5 just never seems to get into the danger zone. although some may say differently I guess and I'm by no means a expert.
Oh well it's still good to know everything is running as it should.

If your handy with tools and have the time it's quite easy to fit these gauges.

One thing I think all engines should have is a low coolant alarm.

On my tdi Defender I've replaced the clock with a VDO oil pressure gauge, the original temp with a VDO and fitted a VDO boost pressure and EGT gauges on ricer style pods above the dash near the ash tray.
At a minimum I'd say all defenders should have an oil pressure gauge.

I've got one of these to measure the engine temp, works really well for $25
AutoSpeed - $25 Temperature Controller and Display!
Got it sitting on the block near the thermostat housing and it usually sits at around 95c when normal driving on the flat.
I think it was someone on here that put me onto it.

Edit - Only $20 now! I got ripped off ; )
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/DC-12V-Di...ht_1984wt_1180

Cheers
Mark

I have all those gages in my 110 300tdi, home made dash centre, all gages vdo 52mm except vdo tacho[80mm i think] and auber systems digital egt. my vdo gages and egt are all green light so they blend in more, just my personal choice.
Richard

Originally Posted by redrovertdi

I have all those gages in my 110 300tdi, home made dash centre, all gages vdo 52mm except vdo tacho[80mm i think] and auber systems digital egt. my vdo gages and egt are all green light so they blend in more, just my personal choice.
Richard

Pics!!

I dont know how to post pics! pm me with an email address and i can forward...
Richard

Originally Posted by Benz

If your engine is tuned up to make more power some of those things are more necessary then if the engine is completely standard.

I have a standard td5 and I fitted a Madman EMS 2 which does just about everything. I find some things like EGT is not really needed, as in standard form the td5 just never seems to get into the danger zone. although some may say differently I guess and I'm by no means a expert.
Oh well it's still good to know everything is running as it should.

If your handy with tools and have the time it's quite easy to fit these gauges.

One thing I think all engines should have is a low coolant alarm.

Is this fitted in a Defender or Disco?

talk to Sprint.....he's probably connecting mine......are you Sprint?
Mine are mounted vertically on my "A" pillar. If anyone needs a piccy I can provide but visualise it simply, one below the other in bullet mounts. Mine are saas , multi colour background illumination, water temp, oil pressure and boost.