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speedster · 08-09-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

btw, i have a polished elite can i will prob sell .

..would consider some gauges to be safe..fuel pressure and air fuel mix{wideband} , boost not necessary but nice to have...still waiting on my autometer pillar, shipped out today

Mike - One thing to consider - was talking to someone else who asked about gauges. A good combination is A/F and then boost. Two reasons - the A/F tells you what the engine is doing versus fuel pressure it may have available to it. Not saying that fuel pressure is not good to have, but many people notice the A/F leaning out before they notice a fuel pressure drop unless they watch the fuel pressure gauge a lot or it has an alarm. Also some of todays A/F gauges have alarms to tell you if you are leaning out. Just a thought. You already mentioned the boost/vacuum and that is cool because you have a tendency to drive to that gauge after you install it.

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Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Sorry man, I don't text. I'm probably showing my age, but what do your abbreviations mean?

TT FTW = Twin Turbo For The Win

usmcjlp · 08-09-2010, 08:16 PM

Speedster,

Thanks for the clarification.

mikepage0007 · 08-09-2010, 08:58 PM

thanks speedster, i do have all 3 gauges ,but gauge works { autometer} is shipping me a dual pod and i have to choose 2 for now...my mech. is def on the a/f mix but leans more to the fuel pressure as i,m close to the 600hp range..but i have not seen anyone yet mention any problems yet with fuel pressure in this range so i may go boost. the triple pod was kicked back as they are having issues with the air bag...50/50 chance it will come out , it has not been scraped yet per greg @ gaugeworks who designs pods for autometer..but i still have not decided on boost or fuel..i,m not sure about alarm , i will ask my shop as they have gauges sitting in my parts bin..pod should be here this week. thanks.just ordered my cor concord color matched wheels today. 22x9 and 22x11 ..

speedster · 08-09-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mikepage0007

thanks speedster, i do have all 3 gauges ,but gauge works { autometer} is shipping me a dual pod and i have to choose 2 for now...my mech. is def on the a/f mix but leans more to the fuel pressure as i,m close to the 600hp range..but i have not seen anyone yet mention any problems yet with fuel pressure in this range so i may go boost. the triple pod was kicked back as they are having issues with the air bag...50/50 chance it will come out , it has not been scraped yet per greg @ gaugeworks who designs pods for autometer..but i still have not decided on boost or fuel..i,m not sure about alarm , i will ask my shop as they have gauges sitting in my parts bin..pod should be here this week. thanks.just ordered my cor concord color matched wheels today. 22x9 and 22x11 ..

Gotta post THOSE pics when you get 'em...

usmcjlp · 08-10-2010, 03:46 AM

Mike,

I ordered the kb last night, finally. I am considering the a pillar gauges so please let us know what you find out.

NEGXXIS · 08-10-2010, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Mike,

I ordered the kb last night, finally. I am considering the a pillar gauges so please let us know what you find out.

Congrats on ordering the KB kit. I ordered mine last week and it will be here friday.

mikepage0007 · 08-10-2010, 08:34 AM

well gauges are easy to come by...but you only have 2 pillar pods to choose...fesler{ some guys complained about fit tabs} other is autometer which is just hitting the market,,,look up eric @ stillen ...tell him mike sent you and he will give you answers...i went with aem gauges, like the look of them and got all 3 delivered for under 500...made a deal from gauge seller on ebay...nobody could touch his pricing ..jegs and summit had all 3 gauges for almost 750.00..autometer is nice but $$$..aem has a good reputation..saw a lot of porsche and ferrari forums where they were using aem..good enough for them , good enough for me..but if staying under 600 hp i think either fuel or boost would be fine..a/f is the real definite

usmcjlp · 08-10-2010, 08:47 AM

Mike,

Can you put me in touch with the seller you went through to get the gauges?

Also where are you getting fessler parts? I really like the hood they had designed, but can't find them anymore.

Thanks.

usmcjlp · 08-10-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by EZ SPEED

Congrats on ordering the KB kit. I ordered mine last week and it will be here friday.

Thanks, I'm having a little bit of buyer's remorse. That's one expensive piece. I hope I don't break anything. Oh well, it'll be fun.

NEGXXIS · 08-10-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Thanks, I'm having a little bit of buyer's remorse. That's one expensive piece. I hope I don't break anything. Oh well, it'll be fun.

It will all be worth it ...trust me. I used to have a KB on my 03 Lightning and it was Awesome !! and I also installed one on my best buddies 04 Cobra a couple of years ago and it was Nasty!!!!

usmcjlp · 08-10-2010, 09:18 AM

Did you ever have any maintenance related issues? Or did you have OEM style reliability?

speedster · 08-10-2010, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Thanks, I'm having a little bit of buyer's remorse. That's one expensive piece. I hope I don't break anything. Oh well, it'll be fun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Did you ever have any maintenance related issues? Or did you have OEM style reliability?

You'll be fine as long as you don't drop a bag of stainless steel screws into the intake...lol

The first time you stomp the pedal with the KB, you will say "What buyer's remorse?"

usmcjlp · 08-10-2010, 11:45 AM

Speedster, you're an enabler.

Now all, I need is a rear axle, clutch, and you to hook me up with one of those nelson racing motors after I win the lottery.

NEGXXIS · 08-10-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by usmcjlp

Did you ever have any maintenance related issues? Or did you have OEM style reliability?

OEM reliability. Thats one of the reasons I am going with the KB again, rock solid performance and quality

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08-09-2010, 08:16 PM	#16
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Speedster, Thanks for the clarification.

08-09-2010, 08:58 PM	#17
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	thanks speedster, i do have all 3 gauges ,but gauge works { autometer} is shipping me a dual pod and i have to choose 2 for now...my mech. is def on the a/f mix but leans more to the fuel pressure as i,m close to the 600hp range..but i have not seen anyone yet mention any problems yet with fuel pressure in this range so i may go boost. the triple pod was kicked back as they are having issues with the air bag...50/50 chance it will come out , it has not been scraped yet per greg @ gaugeworks who designs pods for autometer..but i still have not decided on boost or fuel..i,m not sure about alarm , i will ask my shop as they have gauges sitting in my parts bin..pod should be here this week. thanks.just ordered my cor concord color matched wheels today. 22x9 and 22x11 ..

08-10-2010, 03:46 AM	#19
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Mike, I ordered the kb last night, finally. I am considering the a pillar gauges so please let us know what you find out.

08-10-2010, 08:34 AM	#21
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	well gauges are easy to come by...but you only have 2 pillar pods to choose...fesler{ some guys complained about fit tabs} other is autometer which is just hitting the market,,,look up eric @ stillen ...tell him mike sent you and he will give you answers...i went with aem gauges, like the look of them and got all 3 delivered for under 500...made a deal from gauge seller on ebay...nobody could touch his pricing ..jegs and summit had all 3 gauges for almost 750.00..autometer is nice but $$$..aem has a good reputation..saw a lot of porsche and ferrari forums where they were using aem..good enough for them , good enough for me..but if staying under 600 hp i think either fuel or boost would be fine..a/f is the real definite

08-10-2010, 08:47 AM	#22
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Mike, Can you put me in touch with the seller you went through to get the gauges? Also where are you getting fessler parts? I really like the hood they had designed, but can't find them anymore. Thanks.

08-10-2010, 09:18 AM	#25
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Did you ever have any maintenance related issues? Or did you have OEM style reliability?

08-10-2010, 11:45 AM	#27
usmcjlp Drives: 2SS/RS LS3 RJT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 754	Speedster, you're an enabler. Now all, I need is a rear axle, clutch, and you to hook me up with one of those nelson racing motors after I win the lottery.