Engine Monitoring

I have the SilverLeaf 330 had it installed at SilverLeaf in Junction City. I like this type of gauge because in my Ford I have the Edge Insight CTS another great tool. The Scangauge is good but will show just a few things at one time plus I'm a plug and play guy.
JR

I used the Silverleaf. I have a 10.5" monitor mounted left low by the dash with the Silverleaf display. A netbook is mounted on my right with a GPS program running. I am very pleased with the setup with the exception I have a problem seeing the netbook in the sun.

The Silverleaf seems like it has more loops to monitor than what I use. For OBD II gas rigs this is really cheap and uses Bluetooth to my phone or my Samsung tablet. I could also use the laptop. The technology is great.

Thanks for your ideas, I will probably get one at the next rally

dons2346 wrote:
I have one and wouldn't be without it. Setting the display up is very easy and can show a variety if parameters, way more than spedo, MPG, etc. I suggest you spend some time here http://www.silverleafelectronics.com/node/1?q=node/19 and check out exactly what can be monitored. You can also get software for free that you download on your laptop and get a chance to play around with it. The software is free but the cabling is about $400, a lot cheaper than the dash mount.

X2

An engine monitor will pay for itself. I have used a Silverleaf VMSpc for about 10 years. When I bought a new MH it was one of the first things I installed. Comparing it to Scangauge D I would say the difference is that VMSpc uses a laptop and Scangauge D does not. The laptop provides a large screen and allows logging of data. I have my laptop handy anyway because I use it for GPS. I can vouch for VMSpc and their excellent customer support. Scangauge D looks good from their online description. I would not decide based on cost because an engine monitor will pay for itself many times over.

The best monitoring tool I have used to date is a Dasdaq. I also use it to tune my truck via Spartan Diesel.
http://www.drewtech.com/enthusiast/

They also let you data log, read and clear code on most vehicles. You can get advanced parameters for different vehicles too. Pricey but, the best monitor out there.

I have one and wouldn't be without it. Setting the display up is very easy and can show a variety if parameters, way more than spedo, MPG, etc. I suggest you spend some time here http://www.silverleafelectronics.com/node/1?q=node/19 and check out exactly what can be monitored. You can also get software for free that you download on your laptop and get a chance to play around with it. The software is free but the cabling is about $400, a lot cheaper than the dash mount.

If it is anything like the ScanGauge II we have for our post 1996 stuff I would say go for it. These kinds of tools permit your engine to 'talk' with you in real time. Having a back up to normal cabin gauges is a huge plus we find.

I like the "Scangauge D",it is less money,about $ 150
Just Google it.
Siggy