Engine Monitor Help

[MBDiagMan]

When it comes to airplanes, budgeting is near impossible, especially when you want more toys like I do.

I am scheduled to add a GTX345 to the panel on May 21st.  Not an inexpensive project, but it should complement my 430 W and IPad Foreflight well.

I just read that the OAT probe can be connected to this system for OAT display.  If this is correct, this could free up a 2 1/4” hole by removing my Electronics International OAT UNIT.

Are there any recommendations for a worthwhile Engine Monitor that would fit this small space?

Thanks in advance for your information, advice and comments.  You guys always offer good feedback.

[KSMooniac]

When it comes to airplanes, budgeting is near impossible, especially when you want more toys like I do.
I am scheduled to add a GTX345 to the panel on May 21st.  Not an inexpensive project, but it should complement my 430 W and IPad Foreflight well.
I just read that the OAT probe can be connected to this system for OAT display.  If this is correct, this could free up a 2 1/4” hole by removing my Electronics International OAT UNIT.
Are there any recommendations for a worthwhile Engine Monitor that would fit this small space?
Thanks in advance for your information, advice and comments.  You guys always offer good feedback.

I'm guessing you have no engine monitor now? Which Mooney and location is under consideration?

The JPI 700/800 is a good unit you can buy used these days for modest/low cost and is far better than nothing. My J came with a 700 that had a 2 1/4" display, but the box itself is very deep and thus has to go in the main panel (not the side panels). The newer 730/830 units aren't very deep, but need a 3 1/8" hole.

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[Marauder]

8 minutes ago, MBDiagMan said:

When it comes to airplanes, budgeting is near impossible, especially when you want more toys like I do.

I am scheduled to add a GTX345 to the panel on May 21st.  Not an inexpensive project, but it should complement my 430 W and IPad Foreflight well.

I just read that the OAT probe can be connected to this system for OAT display.  If this is correct, this could free up a 2 1/4” hole by removing my Electronics International OAT UNIT.

Are there any recommendations for a worthwhile Engine Monitor that would fit this small space?

Thanks in advance for your information, advice and comments.  You guys always offer good feedback.

Take a look at the G series from Insight. http://www.insightavionics.com/bestg1.htm

I had one of the original GEM 602 units. It was a solid performer for CHT/EGTs. The newer stuff looks pretty complete. 

[gsxrpilot]

What @Marauder said.  You're looking for a GEM G2.  It does everything an EDM 700 or and UGB16 and then some. It's got a few more features like an excellent easy to use fuel flow screen, everything is full color, easy to read, and the SD card in the front of the unit makes data logging a breeze. It's also about the same price as a the JPI or EI base units.

BTW the SD card that comes with it for data logging never needs to be erased. It will hold much more than 2000 hours of engine data. 

[RobertGary1]

@gsxrpilot Your buss voltage is only 13.3 while running (pulling 8gph)?

 

-Robert

[gsxrpilot]

5 minutes ago, RobertGary1 said:

@gsxrpilot Your buss voltage is only 13.3 while running (pulling 8gph)?

Yes. That was in my previous Mooney, an M20C.