Adding Gauges...98 v70 T5

Post by **jbo6924** » 11 Dec 2011, 04:10

I'm considering adding 2-3 gauges to my 98 v70 T5 w/205,000+ miles, any suggestions or ideas? Turbo boost will be one of them. I don't really have any "issues" that I'm monitoring at this time, but would like to be practicle considering the age and mileage of the vehicle. I would welcome any input.
Jim

mikilla · Post by **mikilla** » 11 Dec 2011, 04:46

I would add a wideband air to fuel gauge and oil pressure gauge that's what I have but I want to add a egt gauge but not sure where to put it

MatDesign84 · Post by **MatDesign84** » 11 Dec 2011, 10:46

What is an egt gauge?

Nuttydriver · Post by **Nuttydriver** » 11 Dec 2011, 11:28

An egt gauge measures Exhaust Gas Temperature. I'm not sure what temps a gas motor can handle. I do know a diesel truck can push 1200 degrees F when you work it hard. If your egt's get to high you risk melting pistons and more.

MatDesign84 · Post by **MatDesign84** » 13 Dec 2011, 22:23

Nuttydriver wrote:An egt gauge measures Exhaust Gas Temperature. I'm not sure what temps a gas motor can handle. I do know a diesel truck can push 1200 degrees F when you work it hard. If your egt's get to high you risk melting pistons and more.

For a vehicle running mostly stock, this wouldn't be a a real concern would it? This seems like a gauge more for people who are pushing the limits of their 5 Cyl swede.

Post by **fazool** » 14 Dec 2011, 06:30

Boost pressure is useful - you can monitor performance and indicate turbo condition
Oil pressure is useful - always helps you monitor oil pumping condition

Anything else is just for show

Nuttydriver · Post by **Nuttydriver** » 14 Dec 2011, 09:49

Yeah an egt gauge is only necessary when you start modifying the car.

thomaskpayne · Post by **thomaskpayne** » 10 May 2012, 22:01

on my 99 v70, i have added a 3 gauge pillar pod, with; boost, voltage and air/fuel ratio

boost for turbo monitoring, voltage because i have a big stereo, and air/fuel, because it looks cool when it sweeps...lol