yea...but i kinda get used to it, and you know will when you're boosting, so you know it wont to vaccum!

 

I don't think AEM makes an EGT gauge.

 

what?? im pretty sure that everybody knows im talking about boost gauge right?

 

yes but I am looking to get a boost and EGT gauge.. and you said "why not get all your gagues by AEM"

 

xenon: where / how are you mounting the guages? (just out of curiosity)

 

I ordered the Lotek center console gauge pod.

 

link? pic?

 

http://www.gaugepods.com/mazda.html

 

not too shabby. The color / material doesn't seem to match in that picture?
Is it a bad pic or is it just me?

 

It's not a perfect match. What do you expect for $45

 

why not spend $95 and get the RB pod?

 

I never heard of it..

link? pic?

 

here ya go. If you get the guages on your own, the pod is only $95.

 

 

That's interesting.

Do they make a 2 gauge pod? I find three gauges a little cramped.

 

Nope, only 3

 

I might have to make something myself then.

It would be sweet to have two gauges hidden behind the ashtray door.

 

on any gauge you install--double check to insure they are reading correctly.
olddragger

 

Those are some wise words. lol

 

I love those gage pods on the dash.

 

I like the idea but Lotek could have done a much better job. I actually canceled my order after I seen really good pictures of the pod. There is quite a bit of work involved to make it fit right.

Yuk

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/fs-lotek-gauge-pod-complete-128647/

 

just get the RB pod, throw in one of their adapters (either water temp or oil temp / oil pressure), buy one more guage and you're good to go.

 

Nah, I am gonna make my own.

 

Lets see if you get it as good as the Lotek or RB.

Post up some pics.

 

mechanical gauges usually have the sensor in the gauge. so you have a tube line running to the cabin with manifold air for boost, oil for oil pressure etc. if they leak then you get the fluid in the cabin.

electrical gauges use sensors at the source and send a signal back to the gauge or control unit. there is no tubes running through the firewall so you can't pinch and block boost lines or have possible leaks.

analog or digital is a separate issue