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If your oil pressure has dropped off, the damage is already done.

Especially @ 7000rpm. IMO the oil pressure isnt that much of a help (over the stocker gauge). As ye, once you've done your dinner... thats it.

I'd disagree, I've heard of cases where people have used oil with the wrong viscosity and had very low oil pressure, you could pick this up with a nice oil gauge and same some wear and tear :)

Horrid? Nope. I think they aren't bad for stock gauges unless you are aiming to impress Paul and Vin when V-tec kicks in yo.

Admittedly I've upgraded to the Nismo gauges but hey, they work.

i think stock guages are pos when it comes to readings, and running more then 1bar its just not of use.

what about oil temp, fuel pess, water temp and exhaust temp???

I'd like to see -

1. Dose/flutter meter

2. KM's to Noble Park Macca's

3. RPM till V-tec kicks in yo

4. $ left till I've payed the car off

and last

5. Number of Bush cops I've noted on the way to Noble Park Macca's

:)

hahhahha kms to maccas watta crack up.

volume of dose would be a good one aswell

Edited by R34NRG
I vote you save the money and spend it on something that actually needs upgrading.

dude, if u wanna pay for that something that "actually needs upgrading" go for it. if not is it okai with you if i buy what i want with my moneY?

:)

dude, if u wanna pay for that something that "actually needs upgrading" go for it. if not is it okai with you if i buy what i want with my moneY?

:)

Of course, do what you like with your money mate. Go for oil temp/pressure (lets you see if the engine's heart is pumping, and also if it has warmed up so you dont flog a cold engine), Boost needs no explanation. I thinks that all you really need, I just meant 5 guages I think would be overkill.

i think stock guages are pos when it comes to readings, and running more then 1bar its just not of use.

what about oil temp, fuel pess, water temp and exhaust temp???

You already have oil temp and water temp. Let's be realistic, fuel pressure and exhaust temp are just novelties.

Do you actually run more that 1 bar!?

Don't forget you'll need to allow for sensor installation also if you start putting all these crazy gauges. I'm 99.9% there is no sensors for exhaust temp and fuel pressure that you can use.

I just meant 5 guages I think would be overkill.

oh yeh i know what u mean, i opted for 3 in the begining, just replacing the stockers, but im getting the other 2 at a discount, and my mates not using his a pillar...so meh

You already have oil temp and water temp. Let's be realistic, fuel pressure and exhaust temp are just novelties.

Do you actually run more that 1 bar!?

Don't forget you'll need to allow for sensor installation also if you start putting all these crazy gauges. I'm 99.9% there is no sensors for exhaust temp and fuel pressure that you can use.

day to day driving i rarely even make boost, but ive got it set at 16psi (1.2bar???) but i only hit that on the "odd occasion".

thanks for pointing out the sensor thing, i was certain defi would supply em, its just a matter of linking em up.

will have to give this more thought then, thanks

if anyone can confirm if sensors come with the gaudges that be great

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By they way how is your RB30 with GT30 project going? Did it ever come to fruition?

thanks for asking man, it is actually, but nothing has been put into the car yet, still buying parts here and there. should be going in for the transformation when the bottom end is done.

atm im doing a wide body project aswell...so been buusy lol

I'd disagree, I've heard of cases where people have used oil with the wrong viscosity and had very low oil pressure, you could pick this up with a nice oil gauge and same some wear and tear :D

Yeah, in which case

You shouldnt be allowed near your car (if you cant select the right oil) >_<

oil pressure guage is very important. it tells you how things are going. and if something goes wrong mine activates a big red light and a buzzer which means I can shut off straight away and save the motor. also I use it to record a few laps then replay it back in the pits so I can ensure I'm not getting oil surge through the corners.

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