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olddragger 12-22-2011 09:12 AM

I run the same set up as Team and i am having no problems with mine. I just grounded the sensor and the gauge. i didnt ground the adaptor. I wonder if his thermostat is causing some problems? Not enough info.
DUDE YOU HAVE AN AIR ITAKE TEMP GAUGE NOW!!!!!!
Hot dang--been waiting on one

bse50 12-22-2011 09:42 AM

Where did you wire the gauge power Team? I used the ashtray's power source and they act funny if I dim the dash lights.
I grounded the hose adapter too btw. Other than that the gauges are pretty accurate despite being cheap. 2°c or so variation from the OBD so it's ok.

9krpmrx8 12-22-2011 09:46 AM

Damn I wish those came in the premium series.

Chris 12-22-2011 10:08 AM

sweet, I have the digital series. I wont need both of those seems over kill IMO. Having the intake temp would be good.

olddragger 12-22-2011 11:41 AM

especially for us pull through guys

Chris 12-22-2011 11:44 AM

^exactly

9krpmrx8 12-22-2011 12:00 PM


Originally Posted by RWD+LSD=Zoom (Post 4149583)
^exactly

Speaking of IAT's, how close to ambient are yours Chris? Mine are within 10F even with no tray under the intake. I just have the intake wrapped in DEI tape.

olddragger 12-22-2011 12:54 PM

just wait until you get into boost long and hard!
But if you have a good a/a--it may be good.
10 above ambient is good.

Chris 12-22-2011 01:11 PM

cobb reads at about 5-10 above ambient. I want to get a post IC temp reading so I know whats going through the TB

9krpmrx8 12-22-2011 01:14 PM


Originally Posted by RWD+LSD=Zoom (Post 4149634)
cobb reads at about 5-10 above ambient. I want to get a post IC temp reading so I know whats going through the TB


Yeah me too, especially when I see prolonged boost. Are you fully tuned yet?

Chris 12-22-2011 02:15 PM

nope. We were starting to really move along and then my computer had a huge hardware fail :lol: got it back up and running so we are just now getting into boost tuning

devildog1679 12-22-2011 03:51 PM


Originally Posted by Prosport Gauges (Post 4149402)
Oh yes, 10% off your entire order !!

Sweet, thanks.

paimon.soror 12-22-2011 05:44 PM

Again, grounding the sensor to the gauge should work, however, take note that if you didn't properly seal the threads, the coupler will act as a floating ground point. If the coupler isn't grounded to the chassis, then you are going to have a poor reference. The thermocouple can use the threads as a ground.

TeamRX8 12-22-2011 06:33 PM

That's probably the problem. I have the car torn apart for building yet another new intake setup, so it will be a while before I can test it out.

Prosport Gauges 12-23-2011 09:39 AM


Originally Posted by olddragger (Post 4149478)
DUDE YOU HAVE AN AIR ITAKE TEMP GAUGE NOW!!!!!!
Hot dang--been waiting on one

Yes we do... 2 versions !! Single and Dual. :bowdown:

Prosport Gauges 12-23-2011 09:41 AM


Originally Posted by bse50 (Post 4149497)
Where did you wire the gauge power Team? I used the ashtray's power source and they act funny if I dim the dash lights.
I grounded the hose adapter too btw. Other than that the gauges are pretty accurate despite being cheap. 2°c or so variation from the OBD so it's ok.

That is because that is a dimmable circuit and once the gauge power drops below around 9volt it begins to shut down. try changing to a full 12v power supply (One that is not connected to the dash lights).

paimon.soror 12-23-2011 12:38 PM


Originally Posted by Prosport Gauges (Post 4150100)
That is because that is a dimmable circuit and once the gauge power drops below around 9volt it begins to shut down. try changing to a full 12v power supply (One that is not connected to the dash lights).

Agreed. Use the glove compartment light for the accessory lighting, it is a very short run from the gauges so it wont be that bad to run.

bse50 12-23-2011 12:41 PM

I know... since it works and I can change their color while dimming the lights that's where they will stay connected to.

Junirol 01-04-2012 01:45 AM

I just bought a set of gauges and oil plate, I gotta say I love the EVO gauges. They look awesome... The only thing I'm having an issue with, is my oil plate is not sealing properly and constantly leaks oil.. I've teflon taped the holes where the sensors go into, and checked the double lip gasket. I even bought new oil filters and reseated/reinstalled the thing about 5 times now... and I'm still cleaning up my drive way/garage for oil... I should have gone with my gut and ordered the oil plate from RB.

TeamRX8 01-04-2012 03:06 AM

never had any issue with my RB plate, which was bought 2nd hand

not to say that you aren't overlooking something on the one you have tho'

9krpmrx8 01-04-2012 10:52 AM

I have had the prosport plate for a few years. I bought it second hand and I have never had any issues. It it leaking at the oil filter mating surface?

Junirol 01-04-2012 11:47 AM


Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 4156915)
I have had the prosport plate for a few years. I bought it second hand and I have never had any issues. It it leaking at the oil filter mating surface?

yea it seems to be leaking where the oil plate meets the engine. Whats weird is I still have good oil pressure from what the gauges are telling me, and it seems like a big leak... I do have the mazmart oil pressure kit installed but I've never seen it go past 120psij, i'm assuming it can handle that kind of pressure..

9krpmrx8 01-04-2012 11:49 AM


Originally Posted by Junirol (Post 4156980)
yea it seems to be leaking where the oil plate meets the engine. Whats weird is I still have good oil pressure from what the gauges are telling me, and it seems like a big leak... I do have the mazmart oil pressure kit installed but I've never seen it go past 120psij, i'm assuming it can handle that kind of pressure..


The gasket may have gotten knicked or cut somehow.

Junirol 01-04-2012 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8 (Post 4156983)
The gasket may have gotten knicked or cut somehow.

I checked the gasket looked fine to me, no cuts or holes... at this point I don't want to try to remove again... I'm just waiting on my replacement... but this is what the leak looks like after a minute of parking my vehicle driving 5-10 minutes. I've put a half of quart of oil so far, and I've tried different oil filters (don't hate i'm using fram atm..).

9krpmrx8 01-04-2012 05:05 PM

have you tried to see if it leaks with out the adapter on and just a filter? It's hard to tell from the pics if it is actually the adapter leaking.


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