What gauges to get...

so my car is still not done being fixed yet. but the cause of my (EXPENSIVE) problem was an oil pump that blew up.


so i want to get an oil pressure gauge that actually doesnt suck like the one on the dash. and i dont like the single gauge mount that goes on the steering column. so i picked up a bracket that holds 3 gauges and goes into the slot that normally holds the single CD player because have a nice headunit already.

so i figure i can get 3 gauges that give me a meaningful readout of what my motor is doing. i dont plan on boosting for a while if ever. so based on my engine specs what do you guys think i should get.

oil pressure, water temp, voltage?

teksid block bored .30 over
forged stroker crank
forged manley connecting rods
forged pistons (dont know brand yet)
fr500 cylinder heads w/ 2004 cobra valvetrain
10.5:1 compression ratio
high volume oil pump

when its all back together it should be in the 5.1-5.2L range and i hope to be around 380hp but that might be a bit optimistic. i just want this to run reliably and consistantly as this is my DD, without costing me a ton more money. which is the reason i want the gauges

well i figure down by the radio i will still see them but not be obtrusive. that way i can still keep an eye on them but still be a sleeper to chumps in civics that want to race at every light because they see my gauge pod.


yeah the motor came with all the forged parts so i want to keep them cause its cool to say it a fully built and forged motor. plus it is durable and can take the abuse. i figure with all the compression and the rev happy nature of the DOHC motor it is a good idea anyway. i just hope it makes good power when i get it tuned.

BurningRubber said:

Why did the pump fail in the first place, do you know?

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im not sure why it failed. but i have it in the trunk of the car i am currently driving. but the gears in it almost exploded. i will get pictures of it tomorrow.



i dont want just a bunch of gauges. i want useful ones that serve a perpose other than to just have gauges. i really only wanted 2, but the panel i bought has provisions for 3 and i dont want a random hole. but i think an air fuel is a good idea. a wideband for my application is just overkill and expensive. maybe in the future if i boost it i will get a wideband.