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Faeflora 01-25-2011 10:55 AM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 682316)
also fuel temperature and interior pressure

Interior pressure. That's a good one.


Braineack 01-25-2011 11:02 AM

well, that would be Your BARO gauge, hopefully you have barometric corrections at 400rwhp.

18psi 01-25-2011 11:03 AM

---- pressure gauge helps too.
I like to keep my farts consistently over 8psi

curly 01-25-2011 11:07 AM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 682319)
I got one from Advance Auto. It's a little too tall and floppy. Looks like a flaccid penis while I'm driving.

Actually the thin stock antenna is more aerodynamic than the fatter shorty antenni.

thirdgen 01-25-2011 11:08 AM

How about a reality gauge? If you think you're gonna lay down 400 horses and you're concerned about gauges...you're dreaming.

Terrh 01-25-2011 11:08 AM

headlight fluid level and muffler bearing temp are two good ones too. Saved my ass on track before.

18psi 01-25-2011 11:12 AM


Originally Posted by curly (Post 682332)
Actually the thin stock antenna is more aerodynamic than the fatter shorty antenni.

yes but the flacid penis one looks so much cooler and more appropriate

spd579 01-25-2011 11:18 AM

Engine is a 99 bored .40 over, 1mm larger intake and exhaust valves, MazdaSpeed intake cam, Fidanza adjustable exhaust cam gear, Ferrea valve train kit, 10:1 comp Weisco pistons, Carillo H beam rods, ARP studs, OEM ported and polished intake manifold, 65mm throttle body, full engine balance, Bosch 044 fuel pump, m-tuned fuel rail, Garrett T3/T4E Turbo; .50 trim compressor with 76 trim turbine wheel, .63 A/R, 3 in dp and exhaust, ramhorn tubular mani.

So you dont think 400 whp will be possible?

18psi 01-25-2011 11:20 AM

You should have started the thread with that :)
But since you're serious, my .02:
1) boost gauge
2) wbo2
3) oil pressure
4) water temp

Those are the most important imo

spd579 01-25-2011 11:24 AM


Originally Posted by 18psi (Post 682343)
You should have started the thread with that :)
But since you're serious, my .02:
1) boost gauge
2) wbo2
3) oil pressure
4) water temp

Those are the most important imo

lol I'm no pro but I'm not exactly a newb around here....assumed you guys wouldn't think I was BSing.....what would be the point?:jerkit:

spd579 01-25-2011 11:28 AM


Originally Posted by hustler (Post 682310)
You're only a keystroke away from infinite information in google. You're also a lazy fuck.

lol....you also could have just as easily typed the answer instead of this sentence:p

turotufas 01-25-2011 11:31 AM


Originally Posted by spd579 (Post 682340)
Engine is a 99 bored .40 over, 1mm larger intake and exhaust valves, MazdaSpeed intake cam, Fidanza adjustable exhaust cam gear, Ferrea valve train kit, 10:1 comp Weisco pistons, Carillo H beam rods, ARP studs, OEM ported and polished intake manifold, 65mm throttle body, full engine balance, Bosch 044 fuel pump, m-tuned fuel rail, Garrett T3/T4E Turbo; .50 trim compressor with 76 trim turbine wheel, .63 A/R, 3 in dp and exhaust, ramhorn tubular mani.

http://a69.g.akamai.net/n/69/10688/v...9/18944134.jpg

chicksdigmiatas 01-25-2011 11:44 AM

Not a bad way to spend 10 grand.

Faeflora 01-25-2011 11:53 AM



Just run one gauge- the plx dm-100


Pics are in my build thread. Can display 4 sensors on one screen. Price is quite decent

Also, run a boost gauge and put it in your glovebox. Assuming you have an ems with overboost protection, u won't need it very often.

sjmarcy 01-25-2011 12:02 PM

1 Attachment(s)
Whatchoo need data fer?

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...1&d=1295974881

spd579 01-25-2011 01:10 PM


Originally Posted by Faeflora (Post 682360)

Just run one gauge- the plx dm-100


Pics are in my build thread. Can display 4 sensors on one screen. Price is quite decent

Also, run a boost gauge and put it in your glovebox. Assuming you have an ems with overboost protection, u won't need it very often.

Might end up doing this....anyone running this or know someone that is?

Faeflora 01-25-2011 01:19 PM



Yes. Me.

Also no need for an egt gauge unless you are running WI and its still not 100pct necessary

spd579 01-25-2011 01:45 PM


Originally Posted by Faeflora (Post 682405)

Yes. Me.

Also no need for an egt gauge unless you are running WI and its still not 100pct necessary

I have a WI kit but not sure if I'm going to put it on. Worth it? Also you have any pics of your guage setup?

KPLAFIN 01-25-2011 02:08 PM


Originally Posted by spd579 (Post 682340)
Engine is a 99 bored .40 over, 1mm larger intake and exhaust valves, MazdaSpeed intake cam, Fidanza adjustable exhaust cam gear, Ferrea valve train kit, 10:1 comp Weisco pistons, Carillo H beam rods, ARP studs, OEM ported and polished intake manifold, 65mm throttle body, full engine balance, Bosch 044 fuel pump, m-tuned fuel rail, Garrett T3/T4E Turbo; .50 trim compressor with 76 trim turbine wheel, .63 A/R, 3 in dp and exhaust, ramhorn tubular mani.

So you dont think 400 whp will be possible?

You from NC or close to it by chance?

Braineack 01-25-2011 02:39 PM


Originally Posted by KPLAFIN (Post 682423)
You from NC or close to it by chance?

His IP suggests he has more money than you.


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