Question Scan Gauge? Does anyone use one?

[popo2239]

Hi again - looking for a Scan-Gauge type instrument that can show MPG's, 0-60, 1/8, 1/4 times.... HP (if they even do this).... any of that crap.

I've never used one before, and I've never really been into hot-rodding enough to care. Reason I ask, is that I've been bitten by the Mod Bug and I want to see actual results from the mods I (am about to) do. That way, I can have an actual, factual basis besides the ol' Butt-Dyno, and of course, I'd be happy to share any & all findings. (I'm looking to add an intake, Headers, exhaust, sway-bar... God knows what else)

Any recommendations from my fellow TS brethren? Screw the old posts... I want the most current info.

Thanks in advance - as always, I appreciate all your input.

[sledhead907]

It's a good product, but the screen hasn't been updated in years and sucks. PLX Devices makes basically the same product that hooks up to the diagnostic port and looks a hell of a lot better. The PLX gives you more sensors on one screen, and the ability to select just one sensor and monitor just that one.

[popo2239]

I looked up the info on the PLX - it looks like it's just for MPG, but not 0-60, 1/8, 1/4 times... unless I missed that.

Anyone heard of or had any experience with this "DashHawk" unit? MSD DashHawk Vehicle Information Display 13100 : eBay Motors (item 370258597426 end time Feb-07-10 13:12:37 PST)

According to the website, it's upgradeable, and although it's not listed, it does MPG's and the other speed measurements.

[popo2239]

Here's another one that's supposed to do it all, plus show HP ratings. Anyone use this one before? http://www.jegs.com/p/Bully-Dog/Bull...67170/10002/-1

[TAMUTRDyota]

I've got the ScanGuage in my truck. Works great for all sensor data, but will not show 0-60 or 1/8 or 1/4 times. Plus the mpg calculator isn't real accurate (at least not in my truck).