advice for engine management??

[johnredding]

hey guys if anyone can point me in the right direction im looking to buy something like a dashhawk but those are a rare find now..so im wondering what are some of the best or new devices.

i have found the scangauge2 and the plx ones that connect to your iphone but im not sure if im just overlooking some other really good ones.

any help would be great!!

john

[bova80]

buy the cobb ap and you get engine monitoring plus tuning all in one.

[johnredding]

yes i have heard of the cobb ap but i thought that was more ECU tunning and mapping? im looking for real time boost, knock retard and clearing codes etc...im weary of the cobb device as im scared i might mess something up haha but i suppose i could learn.

[bova80]

it is a tuning device, but it also has a display so you can see all those real time sensors as well as the ability to read and clear codes. i suggest you go do more research.

[issard]

I use an Aeroforce Interceptor gauge. Displays two parameters at a time, red backlight that matches the dash, and 52 mm. Not nearly as handy as the AP or versatile as the Dashhawk, but checks/clears codes and measures most things you'd want.

[johnredding]

Originally Posted by issard

I use an Aeroforce Interceptor gauge. Displays two parameters at a time, red backlight that matches the dash, and 52 mm. Not nearly as handy as the AP or versatile as the Dashhawk, but checks/clears codes and measures most things you'd want.

hey thanks issard i have seen the aeroforce gauge its really nice. where do u have installed in your car? is it a hard to hook up? i have seen it in the center dash but there is no way id be able to do that myself haha

[RhoadBlock]

I'll chime in and recommend the AP too. It'll cost you a bit more but you can tune it for a bit more HP and land a few more MPGs if you can keep your foot off the throttle too much. All the monitoring you could want, a few fun goodies built in, and tunability that can improve performance/efficiency on even a stock motor. For it's price it really is a damn good package.

[issard]

Originally Posted by johnredding

hey thanks issard i have seen the aeroforce gauge its really nice. where do u have installed in your car? is it a hard to hook up? i have seen it in the center dash but there is no way id be able to do that myself haha

It plugs into the OBD. Very easy to install then, and they give you a pretty long wire for placing the gauge. I do have it installed in the center vents, which is a real clean look. Trust me, it's not hard at all, and I think there's even a how-to somewhere. Of course, it will fit into any 52mm gauge pod, so there are several options for mounting. To give you an idea:

[johnredding]

@RhoadBlock..def considering getting one now..just need to save up some more money cause they are pricey. my only apprehension is im not extremly mechanically gifted..i know the basics but i guess i mean i dont want to do more harm than good, so is it fool proof?

@issard..ok great thanks for the info..im up in canada so in the winter i need every vent i can get haha..but really cool how its all in one..i suppose i can set it in a seperate gauge pod..any threads on hiding the wires?

[jm211]

AP

You can use the basic tools such as monitoring but if you ever need to re-tune, tune or adjust something it can do it. For example raise idle if your turbo starts smoking all the way to Eco-modes for fuel consumption to simple add-ons like turbo-backs and intakes.

considering you are looking to spend close to 300 anyways, might as well get the best tool for the job and spend a bit more.


Search here and mazda247, these two sites have the best database for all sorts of how-to's.