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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 06:25 AM
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Has anyone had any experience with this guage? Sounds like it would be fun to have but I wonder if it really provides usuable information. Comments?

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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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The price of those suckers are out there, but they would be cool.
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Do a search. I asked the same thing a while back and someone who sells them (I think) said that they weren't that accurate. He did recommend another brand but I can't remember what it was.
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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yeah, i think it was 99silver5.3, I cant think of the other brand to save the life of me either.............
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Old Aug 30, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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HA!! found it!!! www.aeroforcetech.com There yas go!!!
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by bigredexpress99
HA!! found it!!! www.aeroforcetech.com There yas go!!!
The list of things that "guage" does makes the Auto Meter D Pic sound like a toy. WOW!

But.... if one has a laptop and the HP or EFLive (sp?) cables then are these functions duplicated? Hmmm. Maybe not.... as the computer would have to be hooked up to get readings and make changes while this guage(s) would have the infomation available anywhere anytime.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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It's clear that the Interceptor guage from Aerospacetech.com is superior to the D Pic.

I've been considering the Dynojet WBC air/fuel guage. Being as yet pretty uneducated about the electronic engine management terminology I'm unclear about a couple things here.

Do I need the Dynojet WBC or would the Aerospacetech Interceptor do the job of the WBC and a couple of other guages.... like the boost for instance? I've emailed Aerospace Tech with the same question but I'm wondering what you folks say.
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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I think I answered my own question. I don't think the Interceptor has an o2 guage and it's the high quality o2 guage in the WBC that makes it highly effective and expensive. I need both the Interceptor and the WBC (if I want lots of quality information) ... and maybe the D Pic also, since it provides other info. The Interceptor guage has provisions for boost so I can drop the seperate boost guage. I suppose the expense will be worth it in the long run but it's a bit of a hit to see that I'll likely be putting almost $800 to $900, maybe $1k, into guages!Then gotta get the tuner to put the information into use.

Right? I'll tell ya...... this new-fangled high tech engine management stuff is a lot for this brain to digest and get straight ...... but.... little by little, with your help, I'm getting there.

I really appreciate your patience and willingness to educate me.

Regards, Jim
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Old Aug 31, 2005 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by JimS
The list of things that "guage" does makes the Auto Meter D Pic sound like a toy. WOW!

But.... if one has a laptop and the HP or EFLive (sp?) cables then are these functions duplicated? Hmmm. Maybe not.... as the computer would have to be hooked up to get readings and make changes while this guage(s) would have the infomation available anywhere anytime.
The AeroForce gauge is far superior to the DPIC in many many ways. Its an OBD2 scanner in a 2" gauge. What more could you ask for. Well worth its price. I thought about the DPIC, but im going for a Scan Gauge.

RPM
MPH
Intake Air Temperature
Mass Air Flow Sensor Frequency
Mass Air Flow Sensor (lb/min.)
Engine Coolant Temperature
Injector Pulse Width (bank 1 and 2 if supported)
Long Term Fuel Trim (bank 1 and 2 if supported)
Short Term Fuel Trim (bank 1 and 2 if supported)
O2 Sensor Voltage (bank 1 and 2 if supported)
Manifold Pressure in PSI (Boost pressure for factory
turbo/supercharger applications)
Ignition Advance
Knock Retard
Engine Run Time
Battery Voltage
Transmission Temperature
Idle air Control Counts
Throttle Position Percentage
Throttle Position Voltage
Engine Load
Oil pressure (some 8 cylinder engines)
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