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Hixson · 12-07-2017, 10:40 AM

So Ive tried reading up on this but no success this morning so I will just ask. I know most people add gauge pillars and stuff when they add forced induction mods to their cars, but should I be adding anything to monitor my car when adding a cam. Will be adding the cam and headers etc this winter and want to know if I should plan on purchasing an aftermarket gauge in order to monitor anything new.

DRKS1D3 · 12-07-2017, 10:51 AM

No extra gauges are required. I sporadically check my Oil Pressure gauge, just as I did prior to having a cam.

christianchevell · 12-07-2017, 05:50 PM

NO, a catch can would be nice along with a long list of things like bushing trunnions and ls7/2 style dampener and C5R timing chain etc.....

JOURDAN · 12-07-2017, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Hixson

So Ive tried reading up on this but no success this morning so I will just ask. I know most people add gauge pillars and stuff when they add forced induction mods to their cars, but should I be adding anything to monitor my car when adding a cam. Will be adding the cam and headers etc this winter and want to know if I should plan on purchasing an aftermarket gauge in order to monitor anything new.

I feel its a good idea to at least understand how things where before and after.

Bluetooth, iphone, android OBDII gauge or https://www.scangauge.com/ set is a great idea. I use scan gauge

Tracking the fuel trim maybe the most important data to monitor.

https://www.scangauge.com/support/x-...tandard-obdii/

https://www.scangauge.com/support/x-gauge-commands/gm/

You can program the gauge to provide information on many many data streams

splashlog48 · 12-07-2017, 09:36 PM

Keep an eye on your fuel gauge !!!

Deftones · 12-07-2017, 09:47 PM

I see you have a 1SS so you might want to upgrade to the aux gauge pack so you can keep an eye on your oil pressure.

davidscamaro · 12-08-2017, 10:02 AM

A cam will require a custom tune so a AFR gauge and wideband sensor would be on the top of my list

I run a AEM brand AFR gauge and wideband sensor with no complaints

jc615 · 12-08-2017, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by davidscamaro

A cam will require a custom tune so a AFR gauge and wideband sensor would be on the top of my list

I run a AEM brand AFR gauge and wideband sensor with no complaints

His tuner will have this. If he can't tune or data log he doesn't need any of this

STALKER · 12-09-2017, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by jc615

His tuner will have this. If he can't tune or data log he doesn't need any of this

Agreed. Additional gauges are not needed, but if anything, monitor your oil pressure a little closer after a cam install.

StevenBateman · 12-11-2017, 08:42 AM

I'd have to agree, monitor the oil pressure and the trans temps as those tend to rise a bit when doing this kind of upgrade.

deddmoneydave · 12-11-2017, 09:06 AM

I like the aeroforce gauge that plugs into the obd port. Digital readout of everything the ecu has access to including KR so you will know if you get a bad tank of gas.

12-07-2017, 10:40 AM	#1
Hixson Drives: 2015 Camaro 1SS L99 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Quad Cities, Iowa Posts: 623 View My Garage	Do i need additional guages when adding a cam? So Ive tried reading up on this but no success this morning so I will just ask. I know most people add gauge pillars and stuff when they add forced induction mods to their cars, but should I be adding anything to monitor my car when adding a cam. Will be adding the cam and headers etc this winter and want to know if I should plan on purchasing an aftermarket gauge in order to monitor anything new.

12-07-2017, 10:51 AM	#2
DRKS1D3 Drives: '17 Corvette Grand Sport M7 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 3,748	No extra gauges are required. I sporadically check my Oil Pressure gauge, just as I did prior to having a cam. __________________ MY RIDE: 2017 CORVETTE GRAND SPORT--TRIPLE BLACK, 7 SPEED MANUAL, VARARAM TCR-7 INTAKE, BORLA CATLESS X-PIPE, CARBON FIBER STAGE 2 AERO, MGW SHORT-THROW SHIFTER SOLD2011 TRIPLE BLACK SS CONVERTIBLE--6 SPEED MANUAL, MANY MODS, 455 RWHP/435 RWTQ DAD'S RIDE: 2012 ZL1 #1866--BLACK, 6 SPEED MANUAL, EXPOSED CF HOOD, POLISHED WHEELS, SUNROOF, ROTO-FAB INTAKE "Silly Americans, taking from the rich and giving to the poor only works in fairy tales. Success is earned here!".

12-07-2017, 05:50 PM	#3
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,588 View My Garage	NO, a catch can would be nice along with a long list of things like bushing trunnions and ls7/2 style dampener and C5R timing chain etc..... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

12-07-2017, 09:36 PM	#5
splashlog48 Drives: 2011 Green SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CleveBurbs Ohio Posts: 669	Keep an eye on your fuel gauge !!! __________________ Edelbrock EForce Blower, RDP custom grind cam with upgrades,Stainless Power Headers with HighFlow Cats, Stainless Power Retro catback, DSS halfshafts, CAI brand CAI, Tuned ON the Dyno by Steve at RDP. SLP rims,All vinyl stripes removed and painted on, custom hand painted pinstriping, Custom leather seats, Lloyds mats,windows tinted, Sparks emblems, Hurst Billit shifter, and too many small items to list. VDI Scissors doors.

12-07-2017, 09:47 PM	#6
Deftones Drives: 2012 RS/SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 873	I see you have a 1SS so you might want to upgrade to the aux gauge pack so you can keep an eye on your oil pressure. __________________

12-08-2017, 10:02 AM	#7
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 857	A cam will require a custom tune so a AFR gauge and wideband sensor would be on the top of my list I run a AEM brand AFR gauge and wideband sensor with no complaints __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

12-11-2017, 08:42 AM	#10
StevenBateman Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2014 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 732	I'd have to agree, monitor the oil pressure and the trans temps as those tend to rise a bit when doing this kind of upgrade. __________________ "Scarlett" the Black Widow BTR Stage 4 Cam, FTI 3600 Stall Converter, GM 3.91 Gears, GPI Intake Mod V2, CAI Cold Air Intake, SLP 25% Underdrive Pulley, LS3 Conversion, PRC Ported/Polished Heads, Stainless Power Long Tubes w/off-road pipes, Borla Atak Cat-Back Exhaust, Tru Cool 40K 482rwhp/425rwtq, Built and tuned by Champion Motors

12-11-2017, 09:06 AM	#11
deddmoneydave Drives: 5th gen Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: FL Posts: 81	I like the aeroforce gauge that plugs into the obd port. Digital readout of everything the ecu has access to including KR so you will know if you get a bad tank of gas.