Mikorsa16v
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Are these a pain in the ass to fit?
[Edited on 20-09-2004 by Mikorsa16v]
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ed
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Unless you are running carbs there isn't much point. They require you to weld an independant lambda sensor into the exhaust manifold in most cases then it's just wiring it in - i'm not sure if you could use the OEM lambda sensor for one of them ones, but if you were to use the Alpha lambda gauge then you can't...
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Mikorsa16v
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fuck that then what about a vaccuum gauge
im getting a volt gauge and want another one, already have oil temp on std dash
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ed
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Again, you will have to plumb in a sensor if your car doesn't already have one, or the one fitted is not compatable with the gauge. But why?
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drunkenfool
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ive just bought oil temp, oil pressure and voltmeter, getting them fitted this week, should look good.
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Adam_B
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quote: Originally posted by Mikorsa16v
fuck that then what about a vaccuum gauge
im getting a volt gauge and want another one, already have oil temp on std dash
piss easy to fit a vacuum gauge, just follow the instructions it comes with. no welding or shit like that
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lee mitchell
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the air fuel ones are usually a couple of wires .one of which just has to be soldered to the lambda wire
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Kerry
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quote: Originally posted by Mikorsa16v
Are these a pain in the ass to fit?
I have one of these fitted in nova.
funny i was driving it just now and thinking what the hell is this thing meant to be telling me
someone care to enlighten me
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goldfish
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quote: Originally posted by Mikorsa16v
Are these a pain in the ass to fit?
[Edited on 20-09-2004 by Mikorsa16v]
not really but are wholey pointless as your car runs a narrow band lambda and you need a wide band lambda to really make use of one.
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goldfish
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quote: Originally posted by Kerry
quote: Originally posted by Mikorsa16v
Are these a pain in the ass to fit?
I have one of these fitted in nova.
funny i was driving it just now and thinking what the hell is this thing meant to be telling me
someone care to enlighten me
Stoi mix is 14:1. turbo cars run rich around 12.5:1 N/A engines run a bit more lean. high comp ratio engines etc run richer to prevent det.
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Kerry
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so i should just ignore it then
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goldfish
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I would personally
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ed
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On an electronically controlled fuel injection engine that has not been tuned it tells you nothing you need to know. It is a waste of space... On a tuned engine, and engines on carburettors then they are helpful - so just ignore it.
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Kerry
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Anyone want to buy one then
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ed
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Not yet
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