Anybody ever used an aviation engine monitor for gauge package?

[drury]

I'm a big fan of digital gauges, but the only aftermarket automotive ones I can find are the Cyberdynes, which kind of suck (small digits and limited measurement choices). I was wondering if anyone had ever tried installing something like this Dynon Avionics package:

http://www.dynonavionics.com/docs/D10_intro.html

You get to set the green, yellow, and red range bands for up to 7 parameters, and in addition you get CHT & EGT monitoring for all 6 cylinders. With the optional fuel flow sensor, we could finally have an accurate in-cab trip computer. It basically handles everything but the speedometer/odometer functions, and a rail pressure gauge.

6 - EGT (Type K Thermocouple)

6 - CHT (Type J Thermocouple)

2 - Fuel Level (Resistive or Capacitance with 5 volt output)

2 - RPM (Frequency)

2 - Contacts (Canopy, Landing Gear, Fuel Switch, etc. )

1 - Manifold Pressure (Voltage)

1 - Oil Temperature (Resistive)

1 - Oil Pressure (Resistive)

1 - Fuel Pressure (Resistive)

1 - Fuel Flow (Frequency)

1 - Amps

1 - Volts

1 - Turbine Inlet Temperature (Type K Thermocouple)

3 - General Purpose (Either resistive or voltage for OAT, Fuel Tanks 3 & 4, Coolant Temp/Press, Carb Temp)

 

[WDaniels]

drury,

I seriously thougt of doing something like that but only a 8 channel egt guage for my exhaust. One for each cylinder and one pre and post turbo. The unit was in Aircraft Spruce Catalog. There is lots more there to scan.

WD

 

[FourBarR]

I just installed edm 700 in a cessna P-210n. nice instruments but pricy. Ive done several over the years and a couple of other brands. thought of doing one in my truck, after thinking about it decided it was too much money and I dont need that much information.

 

[drury]

I understand about the money, which is why I won't be doing it this year, but it sure would look cool and be unique! It's also about the same price as a complete set of the Autometer Nexus gauges.