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JayV83 · 01-09-2015, 08:41 AM

I am supercharging my camaro and i want a boost gage and air fuel gage....not sure how i want to get this done. Please post pics of your setups. Thankyou

DaFisch · 01-09-2015, 08:46 AM

ADM makes a nice top of steering column boost gauge. A lot of members are doing the mod in the air conditioning pod to the left of the steering wheel. Some are getting flat gauges to tape to the top of the steering column as well. You cold also remove the top center speaker trim, speaker, and rim and mount gauges up there through a gauge mount. Lastly, you always have the c-pillar mounting type, vendors on the site sell single and double mounts. Personally I would run ADM or anything from speed hut is good quality yet expensive. Most mechanical gauges are the same, if you are looking at electronic ones however, make sure you don't cheap out on quality.

NOTAV6 · 01-09-2015, 11:07 AM

Having done piller pods and such on other vehicles was not high on my list for my camaro, so I did the slp steering column pod with the AEM Failsafe gauge (boost and wideband in one gauge) to keep a little more clean look

RankSS · 01-09-2015, 01:23 PM

I have the Cobalt gauges. Fuel pressure and boost on the pillar and AFR on the SLP column pod.

blake-b · 01-09-2015, 01:36 PM

From top:
Aeroforce interceptor showing RPMs, Vac/boost
Aeroforce interceptor showing oil pressure and coolant temp
Eboost2 in AC vent showing vac/boost
PLX in SLP pod on steering column showing fuel pressure. It also will show AFR and will soon show oil pressure as well once I install the sending unit and lines.

I'm not totally sure why the vac/boost are off from each other. The aeroforce is drawing from the OBDII port (ZR1 MAP and configured tune for boost installed) which is taking readings from the intake. The eboost2 takes it reading from a vacuum manifold. I'm betting the aeroforce is more correct. You'll also notice the resolution on the aeroforce is higher and it constantly fluctuates so they might be closer than the gauges appear to show.

I was using the interceptors for fuel pressure but I kept blowing the sending unit and got tired of spending $70 every time. I've had no issues with the PLX stuff.

ModBargains.com · 01-09-2015, 01:38 PM

You'll want a really good wideband for sure, but boost gauges you can usually pick whatever floats your boat. For the wideband though, I only trust AEM which is what I have on mine:

That's a solid wideband but it's the only one that I'll personally ever use.

JayV83 · 01-09-2015, 05:02 PM

Im definately going to buy something of high quality... I am just worried about the visibility because visibility sucks in these cars to begin with lol.

UF4LIFE102SS · 01-09-2015, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RankSS

I have the Cobalt gauges. Fuel pressure and boost on the pillar and AFR on the SLP column pod.

Have same pillar. and gauges in them.

JayV83 · 01-09-2015, 05:35 PM

The pillar pod doesn't seem to restrict visibility too much...i may end up going that route.

UF4LIFE102SS · 01-09-2015, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayV83

The pillar pod doesn't seem to restrict visibility too much...i may end up going that route.

Yeah not bad.

RankSS · 01-09-2015, 06:58 PM

I had a digital AEM AFR on my last car. The flashing numbers were very distracting.
I prefer the analog.

2010SSRSM6 · 01-10-2015, 01:21 AM

What are you using for FI? If you have a blower that's set for XX pounds of boost, skip the boost gauge and get a fuel pressure gauge and a wideband O2. I have a boost gauge with my Maggie and it is absolutely useless.

AEM gauges and Autometer's pillar pod. Get a new clip for the pillar from the dealership before you install it so it doesn't pop back off.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Unreal · 01-10-2015, 06:42 AM

Dashlogic works great, and I think they are available for all 2010+ camaros.

Blake, never blown a aeroforce fuel pressure sensor, but the instructions specifically state to always unplug it before unplugging the obd2 connector or it will blow, so I make sure to do that.

stevieturbo · 01-10-2015, 08:36 AM

Whilst expensive..for a one gauge fits all, this is pretty damn good.

They will have a cheaper non-logging version available soon, the SDM-300 at a cheaper price.

I do still say it is a little expensive, but I seen it yesterday at the Autosport show here in the UK and the quality, visuals and general functionality and user interface on it is excellent. I was very impressed. The cheaper version isnt available yet though, they said another month or so.
It can connect to most aftermarket ecu's and also OBD ports, so should be able to display for almost any platform you want to use it with.
You'd still need a wideband controller to feed the info to it in order to display that on the dash
It's just a little larger than most sat nav units.

http://www.plex-tuning.com/products/plex-sdm-500

01-09-2015, 08:41 AM	#1
JayV83 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: waterbury Posts: 134	what is everyone doing for boost and other gages I am supercharging my camaro and i want a boost gage and air fuel gage....not sure how i want to get this done. Please post pics of your setups. Thankyou __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Kraftwerks Supercharger 594rwhp 9.5 psi Dynatech 1.875" Headers, Dynatech Highflow Cats, 3" Flowmaster, JRE Tune, More to come!!! 1970 GTO Butler built 474 stroker, Pump GAS 1987 Monte SS Healthy sbc 5 speed

01-09-2015, 01:23 PM	#4
RankSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Can. Eh Posts: 365	I have the Cobalt gauges. Fuel pressure and boost on the pillar and AFR on the SLP column pod. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber.

01-09-2015, 01:36 PM	#5
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	From top: Aeroforce interceptor showing RPMs, Vac/boost Aeroforce interceptor showing oil pressure and coolant temp Eboost2 in AC vent showing vac/boost PLX in SLP pod on steering column showing fuel pressure. It also will show AFR and will soon show oil pressure as well once I install the sending unit and lines. I'm not totally sure why the vac/boost are off from each other. The aeroforce is drawing from the OBDII port (ZR1 MAP and configured tune for boost installed) which is taking readings from the intake. The eboost2 takes it reading from a vacuum manifold. I'm betting the aeroforce is more correct. You'll also notice the resolution on the aeroforce is higher and it constantly fluctuates so they might be closer than the gauges appear to show. I was using the interceptors for fuel pressure but I kept blowing the sending unit and got tired of spending $70 every time. I've had no issues with the PLX stuff. Last edited by blake-b; 01-09-2015 at 01:50 PM.

01-09-2015, 05:02 PM	#7
JayV83 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: waterbury Posts: 134	Im definately going to buy something of high quality... I am just worried about the visibility because visibility sucks in these cars to begin with lol. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Kraftwerks Supercharger 594rwhp 9.5 psi Dynatech 1.875" Headers, Dynatech Highflow Cats, 3" Flowmaster, JRE Tune, More to come!!! 1970 GTO Butler built 474 stroker, Pump GAS 1987 Monte SS Healthy sbc 5 speed

01-09-2015, 05:35 PM	#9
JayV83 Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS RS LS3 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: waterbury Posts: 134	The pillar pod doesn't seem to restrict visibility too much...i may end up going that route. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Kraftwerks Supercharger 594rwhp 9.5 psi Dynatech 1.875" Headers, Dynatech Highflow Cats, 3" Flowmaster, JRE Tune, More to come!!! 1970 GTO Butler built 474 stroker, Pump GAS 1987 Monte SS Healthy sbc 5 speed

01-09-2015, 08:46 AM	#2
DaFisch Master Amateur Mechanic Drives: Victory Red 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: South Barrington, IL Posts: 1,720	ADM makes a nice top of steering column boost gauge. A lot of members are doing the mod in the air conditioning pod to the left of the steering wheel. Some are getting flat gauges to tape to the top of the steering column as well. You cold also remove the top center speaker trim, speaker, and rim and mount gauges up there through a gauge mount. Lastly, you always have the c-pillar mounting type, vendors on the site sell single and double mounts. Personally I would run ADM or anything from speed hut is good quality yet expensive. Most mechanical gauges are the same, if you are looking at electronic ones however, make sure you don't cheap out on quality.

01-09-2015, 11:07 AM	#3
NOTAV6 Drives: 2010 ECS Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 58	Having done piller pods and such on other vehicles was not high on my list for my camaro, so I did the slp steering column pod with the AEM Failsafe gauge (boost and wideband in one gauge) to keep a little more clean look

01-09-2015, 01:38 PM	#6
ModBargains.com Drives: Widebody 2013 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 1721 E. Lambert Rd. Unit C, La Habra, Ca 90631 Posts: 2,848	You'll want a really good wideband for sure, but boost gauges you can usually pick whatever floats your boat. For the wideband though, I only trust AEM which is what I have on mine: That's a solid wideband but it's the only one that I'll personally ever use.

01-09-2015, 06:58 PM	#11
RankSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Can. Eh Posts: 365	I had a digital AEM AFR on my last car. The flashing numbers were very distracting. I prefer the analog. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber.

01-10-2015, 01:21 AM	#12
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,558 View My Garage	What are you using for FI? If you have a blower that's set for XX pounds of boost, skip the boost gauge and get a fuel pressure gauge and a wideband O2. I have a boost gauge with my Maggie and it is absolutely useless. AEM gauges and Autometer's pillar pod. Get a new clip for the pillar from the dealership before you install it so it doesn't pop back off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

01-10-2015, 06:42 AM	#13
Unreal Drives: 2006 Z06 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 5,712	Dashlogic works great, and I think they are available for all 2010+ camaros. Blake, never blown a aeroforce fuel pressure sensor, but the instructions specifically state to always unplug it before unplugging the obd2 connector or it will blow, so I make sure to do that. __________________ Nick Corvette Z06 -1200ish rwhp

01-10-2015, 08:36 AM	#14
stevieturbo Drives: it changes Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Norn Iron Posts: 1,126	Whilst expensive..for a one gauge fits all, this is pretty damn good. They will have a cheaper non-logging version available soon, the SDM-300 at a cheaper price. I do still say it is a little expensive, but I seen it yesterday at the Autosport show here in the UK and the quality, visuals and general functionality and user interface on it is excellent. I was very impressed. The cheaper version isnt available yet though, they said another month or so. It can connect to most aftermarket ecu's and also OBD ports, so should be able to display for almost any platform you want to use it with. You'd still need a wideband controller to feed the info to it in order to display that on the dash It's just a little larger than most sat nav units. http://www.plex-tuning.com/products/plex-sdm-500