What should I get with the 3s?, before they put it in Options

[Doge]

Hey all. I am about to get down and dirty with the 3s swap and I have some questions about what items I should get right now and what items can wait.

Turbo Timer - Kinda confused about this one cause I know its a really beneficial thing for your turbo to have one, but do stock turbo'd engines have them? If not why not? I thought these things were pretty necessary unless you want to sit in your car for a spell before you turn it off and go do what you gotta do.

Boost, a/f, and EGT gauges - I know I want the boost and a/f gauges, but how good of an idea is it to get them? Will the boost and a/f need enough attention that its prudent to get gauges for them? And about the third gauge (I put EGT because thats the one I was thinking of getting based on posts that i've read) ...of the other gauge options which one is the most important to be able to monitor? EGT, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, etc, etc. Which gauges will be used the most?

SAFC2 Engine Management - I know its beneficial for proper tuning, but do you guys think its pretty necessary? Will it help with reliablity, gas milage, etc.? What im trying to say is, is it something that i'm going to need to get soon or is it something that can come way down the road?

Been searching endlessly for these answers and I figured there's no faster answer than to ask you guys. I'm just alittle paranoid about doing this thing right so thanks for any info.


P.S. If theres anything that I didn't list that would be a good idea to get please feel free to list and explain.=)

This post has been edited by Doge: Jan 27, 2004 - 9:44 PM

[boosted_K2]

ya i totally agree with what celica3sgte is saying. the A/F ratio gauge basically just tells you that your o2 sensor is working. an a/f computer is pointless seeing as how the 3sgte is designed to never run lean with the stock turbo, so the engine runs rich, which isnt a bad thing. so yea Boost, EGT, and oil pressure gagues are what you need. water temp as said before is also a good idea. a turbo timers only use is to allow the oil passing through the turbo to cool, so it will not coke. if the oil cokes in the turbo, then it can seize it up. but if you dont wanna spend a bunch of money on a TT you can just sit in the car for 20-40seconds, but the only time you need to use it is after long periods of harsh driving, then are going to leave it sit for a long period.