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Madman alternatives

Posted: 21 Dec 2020 23:15
by NoPressure
Would anybody be able to suggest an alternative to the Madman EMS3 unit?

I read from their Facebook page that they are having severe stock related issues. The waiting list can be over a year? I have ordered an OEM replacement pillar pod with nothing to fill it with now.

I'm looking to cover
EGTs
Coolant Temp
Transmission Temp
Oil Pressure

(P.S. This isn't for my TB45)

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 04:26
by Tinus lotz
Speak to anthony he might have a plan for you

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 05:52
by Peter Connan
There was a guy on 4x4 community bragging about having developed an alternative.

Alternatively, the aviation industry might have some alternatives?

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 15:02
by NoPressure
Yes indeed Anthony is a good call.

The community has some interesting characters. :lurk:

Maybe I should just get an EGT gauge for now - that is the most important probably for now.

Thanks guys

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 22 Dec 2020 19:42
by Tinus lotz
Thys ellis has a unit that can do o o

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 06:49
by NoPressure
So not to clutter the forum, but I have decided to just get an stand alone 52mm EGT gauge for now.

I preferably would like one that has an in-built alarm.
Many years ago I had a VDO unit in my Colt. Are there any retailers in RSA for VDO? Or does anybody know of another brand that's reliable?

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 10:32
by Peter Connan
VDO do have a local agency.

I was able to order a VDO boost gauge through my local Auto Zone, but could not buy from VDO direct though.

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 12:13
by AndriesS
http://www.torreparts.com is/was agents and they are in city deep did sell to the public a couple of years ago . Not sure if they still do.

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 05 Jan 2021 17:20
by NoPressure
Great thanks guys
I will keep you posted

Re: Madman alternatives

Posted: 06 Jan 2021 18:02
by Forest
I've gotten VDO fuel sender and fuel guage from Diesel electric. They dont always keep stock of VDO products but can order for you.

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