I bought an extra center gauge cluster cover from the wrecker last week and today I really got into doing my custom gauge pod. I used a soldering iron and cut out the center vents to make room for four 2" gauge pods. I cut 2" ABS piping to about 1 -1/2" length to accommodate my gauges. I taped them together and tried to figure out how I wanted to lay them out but I ran out of time today. With all the gauges I want to have on my dash this will be a nice addition to the 3 gauge pillar pod, and my large tach. Once I get to the next stage I will post pictures. ... Read More
Started Work on My Custom Gauge Pod
Posted On 16 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: Gauges.
I bought an extra center gauge cluster cover from the wrecker last week and today I really got into doing my custom gauge pod. I used a soldering iron and cut out the center vents to make room for four 2" gauge pods. I cut 2" ABS piping to about 1 -1/2" length to accommodate my gauges. I taped them together and tried to figure out how I wanted to lay them out but I ran out of time today. With all the gauges I want to have on my dash this will be a nice addition to the 3 gauge pillar pod, and my large tach. Once I get to the next stage I will post pictures. ... Read More
Air/Fuel Monitoring Gauges
Posted On 15 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: Air/Fuel Monitoring, Gauges, Great Resources.
Adding on performance mods on your engine will only go so far without a proper Air/Fuel gauge, otherwise you could risk running your engine too lean and blow it up.
The most popular one on the market now is the AEM Wideband UEGO Controller and sells on eBay for around $200-$300. There is also the Inovative Motorspotrs LC-1 Kit with red or blue gauge which is around $289. Well I was searching around today and I found an alternate solution the JAW(Just Another Wideband) reader for $115 assembled with display. The only other major part that you will need to make JAW work is a Bosch Wideband sensor which sells for around $50-$70. Click Here to see a video of the JAW reader in action. ... Read More
Gauge Research
Posted On 05 Jul 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: 1993 Honda Civic Project, Gauges.
I've been doing some research today on gauges and GlowShift gauges are the ones I want to add to my Honda Civic. The ones listed below are the ones that I want to add to my dash and drivers side pillar.
Boost / Vacuum Gauge
Air / Fuel Gauge
Fuel Pressure Gauge
Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil Temperature Gauge
Water Temperature Guage
Voltage Guage ... Read More
Do I wanna Go or Show?
Posted On 30 Jun 2008 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: 1993 Honda Civic Project, Civic, D Series Engine, D16, Fuel Injectors, Gauges, Turbo.
After friday night's Mission Raceway drag racing event, I put a 360 spin on my idea of doing the bodywork first and instead will invest the time into a turbo setup. Before I actually go through with it, I will do some research and post what I come up with. My Goal is around 200HP with my stock D16 engine. So far this is what i believe will I need, but this may change.
- Hondata S300 Engine Management
- AEM UEGO WideBand A/F Controller with Gauge
- RC 330 Fuel Injectors (if going over 190HP)
- Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
- eBay Turbo Kit
Now your thinking why buy my turbo kit from eBay? Well I figure if there are any mistakes that I might encounter it's cheaper to do them on a cheaper turbo, I can always upgrade the turbo later.
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Talk About a Nice Surprise From an old Buddy
Posted On 10 Dec 2007 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: 1993 Honda Civic Project, Gauges, Turbo.
A buddy of mine surprised me today with a great addition to my Civic project, an Auto Meter Boost Gauge, I just broke the seal on the packaging today so it's brand new mint condition. I love when things like this pop up because it motivates you to get your car done faster.
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New Parts Are Here!
Posted On 10 Apr 2007 By Bart Piotrowski. Under: 1993 Honda Civic Project, Body and Paint, Gauges, Suspension.
I got a good deal on some Z1 fiberglass fenders, 4 brand new struts and oem bumper foglights with wire harness and switch a few days ago. I also picked up some White 1 1/2" gauges that i'm gonna mount into the dash, i got a voltage gauge, water temperature gauge and also a oil pressure gauge. Gotta see where i'm gonna mount these babies cuz i'm also gonna get a pillar pod for the drivers side for my tach, boost gauge and fuel mixture. ... Read More
