Required/suggested gauges for built engine.

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Jan 8, 2014, 01:54 PM

dragon831

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Required/suggested gauges for built engine.

I currently have an aem afr and boost gauage. I have an oil pressure gauge on the way. Fuel pressure gauge under the hood. Any other important things that should be monitored on a built motor?

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Jan 11, 2014, 05:37 AM

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I like oil temp

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Jan 11, 2014, 02:57 PM

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Jan 11, 2014, 07:55 PM

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I really like oil temp as well
One of the gauges I monitor most when driving spirited for longer periods of time

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Originally Posted by foxbear2277

I really like oil temp as well
One of the gauges I monitor most when driving spirited for longer periods of time

^ I like oil temp too. Also for cold starts, its good to know when your oil is at optimal operating temp/good flow before pushing hard (especially if your running a thicker oil).

On a cold track day at Auto Club Speedway, it took 10min idle startup + 2 laps (normal low rev/boost driving) until my oil temp hit 180F. I was on Dominator 15W-50