[BFix] Engine gauges

[paul wilson]

Jack,
The gauges sure look cool and the ones you mention have to be the 
choice for individual gauges. I really like the warning features. A 
lot simpler than my method of extra idiot lights beside a standard 
gauge using additional switches for temp & press.
Have you ever looked at a Racepac dash? All electronic with all the 
warning set points. Seems to me that it works the issue of limited EB 
dash space? For the racer the data logger or playback is also 
attractive. I got a briefing last time I was in El Cajon from the 
shop next door that is installing the Racepac in pre-runners and race 
trucks. I was impressed.
I have also been looking at the EIS which many of the home built 
airplane guys use. Its got EGT that would go unused for an efi auto 
engine. Price is good.
Both the Racepac & EIS are less cost than a full panel of gauges.

For the electronic dash I was considering adding a conventional tach 
and speedo to go with the monitor.

The goal for the airplane guys is to minimize the amount of things 
that the pilot has to monitor. These electronic systems eliminate the 
gauges but flash up a display & warning light when a parameter goes 
out of range based on the set points chosen. I thought it would be 
applicable for a racer.  Meaning pay attention to driving not 
monitoring the engine/tranny.

For the listers here is Jack's link:
http://www.race-dezert.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43438
Nice discussion on the merits of the gauges.
Paul
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Jack wrote on race-dezert:
Hi guys. Just thought I'd let you guys know the man in brown 
delivered a box of really cool high tech gauges to me today!!!

These gauges are REALLY nice. They have a white face that goes black 
when the lights are on. They also have adjustable alarm modes that 
allow you to wire in warning lights.

If you guys aren't familiar w/ this company, check them out. 
<http://www.nordskogperformance.com>http://www.nordskogperformance.com

Jack Covert
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