Originally Posted by AMGrasoul
I might have an alternative to permanent modification...
How about taking the slide-out cupholder, and modifying the gauge cluster to be attached to that, so you can slide it in and out, and still sit flush and when locked into place still be stable. I'd have to look at it in person to be able to see how to attach it, but that's the route I would try first. Just an idea...
I totally know what you are talking about, however the Crossfire didn't come equipped wth that style cup holder
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Originally Posted by Maxwell
why not use the stock air temp sensor as your boost temp, it's already in the dash,
Because I will know how much hotter the boosted air is from the ambient air outside. A good way to see how efficient/inefficient our intercoolers are.
Originally Posted by Maxwell
the boost is constant on this car
No it's not. There is no way that I am going to have max boost while I am leaving from a stop sign under normal driving. You make it sound as if once the blower engages you are at 14.5 PSI. This simply isn't possible because superchargers build boost proportionately to engine RPM. Some, however, are more dependent like Centrifugal blowers. Another advantage of this gauge is that I can actually see if the blower is running or not.
These engines are also supposed to see occasional higher pressure levels at times. I want to know what those are. See attached screen shot from
C32life.
Originally Posted by Maxwell
If you just want something to look at, how about an oil pressure gauge and trans temp? this seems more logical to me.
Those would be some good additional gauges to invest in. Knowing the problems with the intercooler system is what made me decide on this gauge set.