As part of my new T2 setup on my omni, I want to be able to measure a couple of key temps. Not for any real reason, just because I want to. My vision is for a small panel with multiple LCD readouts of different temperatures mounted somewhere low on the dash. I was also looking to keep this as in-expensive as possible, like $10/per temperature measurement.
I'm looking to measure incoming air temp, compressor discharge air temp, throttle body inlet air temp, maybe even a water temperature! I have been thinking about using some of the inexpensive digital thermometers on the market today. Specifically, thermocouple/display packages used for PC case mods. They are good from 0 to ~190F and run on 12 volts. They also have backlit lcd displays. I don't expect temperatures where I want to measure to be more than that. The only problem I am running into is the length of the TC leads. Most only come with 80 cm or 31 inches. I could potentially keep the electronics under the hood and run the lcd display leads into the car. I was wondering if anyone else had done this? Digital meat thermometers are also an option. They have temperature capability upto 550F but they have very short leads. My digital weather thermometer has a nice six foot lead but is limited to ~150F or so. Any ideas? -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING---------------------------- Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
