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Old 06-29-2007, 01:49 PM
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I'm wanting by later this summer to be able to put in a performance box. I was originally looking at the edge juice which I know many here have run and seems to get generally good comments. But, recently the race version of the quadzilla has caught my eye. Anyone care to comment on either of these boxes.

But, I know before I toss in extra power I need guages. I know that I need at a minimum boost and pyro. I've been given the impression that tranny temp isn't as critical since I have the stick shift. Anything other than boost/pyro that would be important to monitor?


 
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will you be towing a lot?
 
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will you be towing a lot?
Some, but not generally heavy. I rack up a lot of miles on the highway, but not normally loaded heavy or with trailer.

 
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boost and egt is realy all you need.
 
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Wouldn't he also want to keep an eye on his fuel pressure ?
 
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If you want a third guage. A fuel pressure guage is good. W/ both tuners. At the higher settings your lift pump will be struggling over time.
 
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06. . .CP3 is a bit more robust than the VP44. . .but yea, a fuel pressuregage wouldnt be bad. I dont have one but I know I'll need one in the future
 
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Two followup questions while we're at it.
Anyone know what guages would best match the appearance of the white faced factory gauges?
At what point does the stock clutch become a concern (yeah yeah, I know, when it starts slipping )

 
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when I was on the dyno a few months back, I could tell my clutch was slipping a little when I put 370hp to the ground. 390hp turned my clutch into an oil slick. BTW, I still have power levels on the TST I didnt do just because of the slippage.

remember, stock your probably putting down about 280hp to the ground.

as far as gages, I like my westach dual boost egt. two gages in one
 
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Anyone know what guages would best match the appearance of the white faced factory gauges?
Isspro and Autometer both make gauges similar to what you have.

Check it out ...

http://www.kensps.citymaker.com/page/page/3703682.htm
 


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