Instrumentation
Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2005 10:37 pm
Ok, I'm about to design the instrumentation for the 3.7 track ONLY car. Currently, I hooked up all stock gauges in working order for temporary use. However, once the car sees extensive track use I would want more comprehensive instrumentation to better monitor the car (and stop before possible expensive damage...). Here is a list of instrumentation that comes to mind:
1. tach.
2. speedo.
3. engine oil pressure.
4. engine oil temp.
5. water temp.
6. brake pressure front.
7. brake pressure rear.
8. A/F ratio.
9. tranny oil temp (do we need tranny oil cooler?).
10. battery voltage.
11. fuel pressure.
12. fuel level.
Should I maintain stock AR instruments where possible? I lean that way in order to control cost. I could then use one stock AR water-temp warning light+gauge with sender for engine oil, and one for tranny oil. Perhaps not the most accurate, but good enough for rough monitoring.
Any thoughts, suggestions, etc.?
What instruments do you have in your race car?
Jes
1. tach.
2. speedo.
3. engine oil pressure.
4. engine oil temp.
5. water temp.
6. brake pressure front.
7. brake pressure rear.
8. A/F ratio.
9. tranny oil temp (do we need tranny oil cooler?).
10. battery voltage.
11. fuel pressure.
12. fuel level.
Should I maintain stock AR instruments where possible? I lean that way in order to control cost. I could then use one stock AR water-temp warning light+gauge with sender for engine oil, and one for tranny oil. Perhaps not the most accurate, but good enough for rough monitoring.
Any thoughts, suggestions, etc.?
What instruments do you have in your race car?
Jes