LC-1: do I need a gauge?

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05-17-2012, 05:39 PM

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Run AFR safety system with MS3, run check engine light to an output driven by afr safety system... No gauge necessary.

05-18-2012, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by fmowry

Maybe out of the back of some crack-----'s car in NOVA.

I got my lc1 with gauge for like $119 back in '09 off ebay I think?

The thing I like about having the gauge is first for street tuning but also, it's nice to know if anything happens to go wrong with your tune and all of a sudden you're seeing 15+ afrs in boost. With a guage, you always know for sure what is going on.

05-18-2012, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ianferrell

Run AFR safety system with MS3, run check engine light to an output driven by afr safety system... No gauge necessary.

I've already got a MS PnP.

05-18-2012, 12:23 PM

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Okay, so I've decided I want boost and AFR. I have a spot for one more gauge. Fuel pressure? Coolant/oil temp? Something else? Gonna find three that are the same type.

What gauges are people using for the LC-1? Should I just go with the Innovate one? I really hate that their logo is lit up on that one.

05-18-2012, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fmowry

Maybe out of the back of some crack-----'s car in NOVA.

Ebay has the lc1 kit going for $167 w/free shipping. I'm going to pick one up in a week or so...

05-18-2012, 10:17 PM

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Okay, so I've decided I want boost and AFR.

In that case, get the VEI combo gauge and be done with it!

05-19-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by fmowry

Maybe out of the back of some crack-----'s car in NOVA.

well without the sensor...forgot about that. still can be had easy for around 130-150 with sensor.

159 with db gauge. http://autoplicity.com/products/9809...gn=GSNOFITMENT

140 without the gauge: http://autoplicity.com/products/9809...gn=GSNOFITMENT

05-20-2012, 01:50 AM

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it can show whatever you tell it to, within the confounds of 0-1v and 7.35-22.39:1

i meant i havent seen a NB gauge go past that... if it even has numbers

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05-20-2012, 09:50 AM

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the LED type gauges can display whatever...

05-21-2012, 03:42 PM

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Lemme know when you guys install your DB gauges and can't see them in the sunlight. Sorta like Prosport gauges. Look good until you need to use them. Just sayin'.

And I'm right.