12-07-2017, 10:40 AM | #1 |
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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.
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12-07-2017, 10:51 AM | #2 |
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No extra gauges are required. I sporadically check my Oil Pressure gauge, just as I did prior to having a cam.
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12-07-2017, 05:50 PM | #3 |
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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.....
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12-07-2017, 09:21 PM | #4 | |
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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 |
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12-07-2017, 09:36 PM | #5 |
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Keep an eye on your fuel gauge !!!
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12-07-2017, 09:47 PM | #6 |
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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.
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12-08-2017, 10:02 AM | #7 |
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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
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12-08-2017, 02:17 PM | #8 |
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12-09-2017, 02:55 PM | #9 |
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Agreed. Additional gauges are not needed, but if anything, monitor your oil pressure a little closer after a cam install.
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12-11-2017, 08:42 AM | #10 |
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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.
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12-11-2017, 09:06 AM | #11 |
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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.
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