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UBERJIM · 07-14-2012, 10:43 PM

I'm about to put a Whipple on my SS. I am thinking I want to be able to see my boost. Do you think this is necessary or just for showing off? I don't think the Whipple kit comes with a boost gauge. I want to do a 3 gauge A-pillar pod. I want boost, a shift light with RPM, and I'm thinking air/fuel ratio. The third gauge is what I have a question about. For a boosted car, are these 3 gauges a good choice? I want a shift light since my steering wheel blocks my tach and I can't seem to keep my eyes on the HUD tach since I'm too focused on the road. I know, I'm weird like that. I just shift by sound. I don't know if the boost gauge is necessary. I would think ARF is pretty important. What do you guys think?

bcguy · 07-14-2012, 10:54 PM

I have boost and air fuel pluses pillar mount. I look at them all the time and they give me assurance everything is going well

Fiftydriver · 07-15-2012, 03:22 PM

I also have boost and A/F on my pillar and it is suprising how often you look at them, becomes second nature, in fact it seems like you never look at them until you realize its just a reflex to check your stats while your driving.

Never a bad thing to have all the real time information you can!!!

UBERJIM · 07-15-2012, 04:33 PM

Are there any gauges that would be more important (EGT, etc.)? I just want to make sure I don't damage the engine while getting on it. I figured a shift light will make sure I don't over rev, AFR will tell me if I am running lean, and boost would tell me if the supercharger is acting properly.

Kronix · 07-15-2012, 04:42 PM

Boost & AFR is what I have on my pillar pod, also has a LED light for my ALKY Meth system. You should be fine with just a 2 gauge pod IMO

BLACK10 · 07-15-2012, 05:53 PM

here is a thread we made a while back

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189993

uniqueskillz · 07-15-2012, 06:04 PM

I don't know many companies that make 3 gauge pillars for our car. I got a two gauge pulled with A/F ratio and boost. (the two most important gauges IMHO just to make sure my fuel is not lean and boost is in order). I'm running twin turbos by the way.

UBERJIM · 07-15-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by uniqueskillz

I don't know many companies that make 3 gauge pillars for our car. I got a two gauge pulled with A/F ratio and boost. (the two most important gauges IMHO just to make sure my fuel is not lean and boost is in order). I'm running twin turbos by the way.

I'm having a hard time finding a 3 gauge pod now that I'm looking. I just assumed it was readily available. I am looking at the 2 gauge pod by Autometer. It's okay, but the color and texture don't match the stock piece. Do any of you guys know of an A pillar pod that matches better? I want to go with 2 or 3 2-1/16" gauges.

How about gauges? I'm looking a the Autometer Ultra Lite digital gauges. Are they any good. I like the look of the Prosport Evo gauges too, but I've never heard of them.

BLACK10 · 07-15-2012, 09:07 PM

The autometer matches the dash perfectly. You wont find a better pod off the shelf than it

UBERJIM · 07-15-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by BLACK10

The autometer matches the dash perfectly. You wont find a better pod off the shelf than it

Great. The pictures didn't do it justice then. Thanks. Autometer gauge pod it is. Now, which gauges? Autometer Ultra Lite, Prosport Evo, or something else?

IPS Brandon · 07-16-2012, 08:52 AM

Stay away from Pro-Sport they are rubbish. Their sensors are poor and often do not read correctly, their gauges do not function well either, they are very cheap for a reason...

Autometer are okay.

I would prefer Defi gauges, AEM gauges personally.

So if it was me I would get AEM uego wideband a/f gauge, Boost gauge is fine, and a pencil stick shift light. I believe you only would ever need two gauges, the A/F gauge will tell you a lot, then just install them in a autometer dual pillar pod.

like so

The nice part is they have a digital LED read out which is much easier to see then just an analog dial which is impossible to see at WOT.

If you have any questions let me know, we inventory all these items as well if you need them as a C5 price.

Regards

Inferno LSX · 07-16-2012, 10:19 AM

I installed Autometer Nexus gauges. Vac/Boost and Fuel PSI. Used the Autometer pod cuz it doesn't stick out far. The gauges are tucked into the pod a little bit.

Kronix · 07-16-2012, 10:38 AM

I have the Autometer 2 pod A Pillar, I don't think anyone makes a 3 pod for Camaros. Contrary to what someone said, I also have the Pro-Sport EVO Series Wideband AFR & Boost gauges and I'm extremely happy with them and they're very accurate, plus they match the interior lighting & gauges perfectly.

casvg5 · 07-16-2012, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Kronix

I have the Autometer 2 pod A Pillar, I don't think anyone makes a 3 pod for Camaros. Contrary to what someone said, I also have the Pro-Sport EVO Series Wideband AFR & Boost gauges and I'm extremely happy with them and they're very accurate, plus they match the interior lighting & gauges perfectly.

How hard are the A/F and the boost gauges to install? Im having my car supercharged but the shop doesnt plan on doing any gauges, and Id like to have them. Shop says there is really no need for the gauges, but Ive always wanted a forced induction car and some boost and wideband gauges, call me silly, but i want my bells and whistles.

07-14-2012, 10:43 PM	#1
UBERJIM Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 47	Gauge Pod for Supercharged 2SS/RS I'm about to put a Whipple on my SS. I am thinking I want to be able to see my boost. Do you think this is necessary or just for showing off? I don't think the Whipple kit comes with a boost gauge. I want to do a 3 gauge A-pillar pod. I want boost, a shift light with RPM, and I'm thinking air/fuel ratio. The third gauge is what I have a question about. For a boosted car, are these 3 gauges a good choice? I want a shift light since my steering wheel blocks my tach and I can't seem to keep my eyes on the HUD tach since I'm too focused on the road. I know, I'm weird like that. I just shift by sound. I don't know if the boost gauge is necessary. I would think ARF is pretty important. What do you guys think? Last edited by UBERJIM; 07-14-2012 at 10:59 PM.

07-14-2012, 10:54 PM	#2
bcguy bcguy Drives: 2011 ss/rs m6 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: british columbia canada Posts: 507	I have boost and air fuel pluses pillar mount. I look at them all the time and they give me assurance everything is going well __________________ Agp 62/66 ,lsx 427. , Callie's ,diamond ,all pro ,American racing ,I'ds130s,102 intake and throttle body,etc .fore triple , Turbo 400 level 5 , b and m pro , dss carbon fiber , dss ford 9 inch with strange pumpkin,3.73 ratio,1400 hp axels,boost and air fuel pillar guages. Weld rts 17x10 and 17x4.5 with m and h drag radials and skinnys

07-15-2012, 03:22 PM	#3
Fiftydriver Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS RJT L99 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fort Shaw, Montana Posts: 1,242	I also have boost and A/F on my pillar and it is suprising how often you look at them, becomes second nature, in fact it seems like you never look at them until you realize its just a reflex to check your stats while your driving. Never a bad thing to have all the real time information you can!!! __________________ Fiftydriver 2010 SSRS, RJTC, L99, Maggie 2300 SC, 3.4" pulley, Roto-Fab CAI, Dynatech Supermaxx LT headers, Dynatech High Flow cats, Corsa Cat back exhaust, Dual Elite Engineering catch can, MSD wires and Jannetty custom tune, JRE custom diff w/ posi mod, 3.91 LPE gears, Pfaht trailing arms, Pfaht trailing arm and Diff bushings, drop springs and sport sway bars front and back, Fesler dual guage pillar pod w/ AM Cobalt Boost and A/F guages. More to come!!

07-15-2012, 04:42 PM	#5
Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	Boost & AFR is what I have on my pillar pod, also has a LED light for my ALKY Meth system. You should be fine with just a 2 gauge pod IMO __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ

07-16-2012, 10:19 AM	#12
Inferno LSX Supercharged LSX Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Black/Carbon Fiber Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: City of Angels Posts: 6,741 View My Garage	I installed Autometer Nexus gauges. Vac/Boost and Fuel PSI. Used the Autometer pod cuz it doesn't stick out far. The gauges are tucked into the pod a little bit. __________________

07-15-2012, 04:33 PM	#4
UBERJIM Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 47	Are there any gauges that would be more important (EGT, etc.)? I just want to make sure I don't damage the engine while getting on it. I figured a shift light will make sure I don't over rev, AFR will tell me if I am running lean, and boost would tell me if the supercharger is acting properly.

07-15-2012, 05:53 PM	#6
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	here is a thread we made a while back http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=189993

07-15-2012, 06:04 PM	#7
uniqueskillz Drives: ETMC built 700+hp Twin Turbo LS3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 682	I don't know many companies that make 3 gauge pillars for our car. I got a two gauge pulled with A/F ratio and boost. (the two most important gauges IMHO just to make sure my fuel is not lean and boost is in order). I'm running twin turbos by the way.

07-15-2012, 09:07 PM	#9
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	The autometer matches the dash perfectly. You wont find a better pod off the shelf than it

07-16-2012, 08:52 AM	#11
IPS Brandon Drives: 2010 Camaro SS black Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 907	Stay away from Pro-Sport they are rubbish. Their sensors are poor and often do not read correctly, their gauges do not function well either, they are very cheap for a reason... Autometer are okay. I would prefer Defi gauges, AEM gauges personally. So if it was me I would get AEM uego wideband a/f gauge, Boost gauge is fine, and a pencil stick shift light. I believe you only would ever need two gauges, the A/F gauge will tell you a lot, then just install them in a autometer dual pillar pod. like so The nice part is they have a digital LED read out which is much easier to see then just an analog dial which is impossible to see at WOT. If you have any questions let me know, we inventory all these items as well if you need them as a C5 price. Regards

07-16-2012, 10:38 AM	#13
Kronix NJ/SoCal HT5 COTW 3/25/12 Drives: 2015 Z06/14 C7/08 Z06/07 Tahoe Z71 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Jersey & SoCal Posts: 1,961 View My Garage	I have the Autometer 2 pod A Pillar, I don't think anyone makes a 3 pod for Camaros. Contrary to what someone said, I also have the Pro-Sport EVO Series Wideband AFR & Boost gauges and I'm extremely happy with them and they're very accurate, plus they match the interior lighting & gauges perfectly. __________________ Built by Late Model Racecraft Fastest C7 in Tri-State 10.13 @ 134mph 7/26/14 Corvette Challenge Raceway Park, E-Town, NJ