Buyer's Guide: Engine Tuning and Monitoring

AEM CD-5 CARBON DIGITAL DASH DISPLAY

CD-5 Carbon Digital Dash Displays feature a full-color, 5-inch, daylight readable screen surrounded by a tough, lightweight, flow-molded carbon fiber composite housing. 7 ultra-bright LEDs offer RPM and shift light indication. CD-5 receives channels from CAN bus inputs and is tested to work with over 250 CAN based ECUs, loggers, and devices, including the ability to read CAN bus data from 2008-up stock ECUs with the addition of AEM's OBDII CAN Adapter Sub Harness. It can be used on any vehicle by adding sensors to AEM's 22-Channel CAN Sensor Module and connecting the module to the CD-5. Available with a 200MB on-board logger (CD-5L/LG), which provides about 24 hours of logging time at up to 1,000 Hz/channel, and there's an option for integrated GPS for track mapping and lap timing. Fully customizable using free DashDesign software with a total of seven pages, with four pages that you can toggle between; it's like having four dashes in one!

MSRP: Starting at $999.00.
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GREDDY INFO-TOUCH

Powerful and user-friendly, the Info-Touch provides advanced engine monitoring, with touchscreen ease. Installation of the 3.5-in. color TFT unit is made simple with the provided OBD/CAN and 12V cigarette lighter plugs. The Info-Touch is ideal for most vehicles, from stock cars to highly tuned street machines. Depending on vehicle, the unit can display from a large list of up to 53 factory ECU signal Items, estimate Power with a weight/acceleration run, estimate Fuel Economy and Cost in Eco mode, Data-log up to 15 minutes of info, and read/reset DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)

HONDATA FK8 FLASHPRO

The 2017 and up Civic Type R FlashPro allows full user tuning and data logging with customizable driving modes. The FlashPro connects to your laptop's USB port and your vehicle's diagnostic port to provide live tuning with a variety of calibrations, real time, and on-board data logging capabilities. The FlashPro Manager software comes with built-in calibrations for different intakes and boost levels. The Hondata FlashPro is a product that will grow with you as you upgrade your engine.

MSRP: $695.00
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REVEL VLS OLED BOOST GAUGE

The Revel VLS Boost gauge monitors vacuum from 30 in Hg up to 45 PSI boost pressure and includes the sensor and wiring harness for easy installation. Comfort is maximized by the use of an OLED display, which is easier on the eyes than a conventional LCD display and can be viewed from angles up to 170 degrees. The OLED display also does not require a backlight to be clearly visible at night, which gives the gauge a slim profile - perfect for mounting in areas where space is an issue.

MSRP: $168.00
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REVEL VLS OLED INTERCOOLER DUAL TEMP GAUGE

The 52mm Revel VLS OLED Intercooler Dual Temperature gauge monitors inlet and outlet air temperatures of the intercooler for accurate readings while tuning. The dual LED outer rings allow for quick glances of air temps during driving and the OLED center display provides readings from 50oF to 300oF of each side. An OLED display maximizes viewing comfort and doesn't require a backlight to be clearly visible any time of the day. This is easier on the eyes than a typical LCD display that emits a harsher backlight. Two 3/8 NPT air intake temperature sensors, universal mounting pod and visor, and wiring harnesses are included.

MSRP: $268.00
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DEFI SPORTS DISPLAY F

DSDF displays data obtained from ADVANCE system, OBDII connector, and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System including GPS). In addition, driving data can be recorded, replayed, and analyzed by connecting a USB flash drive (commercially available). A 4.2-in. touch panel TFT color LCD, a dim sensor, and a low reflection glass enhances the operability and readability. The display pattern can be selected from three options. Data obtained from three different devices can be displayed in one screen. Location information from GNSS, ISO CAN data from OBDII, sensor information by linking with the ADVANCE system. Sequential indicators of 10 red LEDs and mounting brackets are included.

MSRP: $1,640.00-2,270.00
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