Which NMEA2000 gateway to use on a VP 4.3 GXi-E

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Katlin101010

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I have twin 2005 Volvo Penta 4.3L GXi-E engines (port SN: 4012037869). I'd like to set up a gateway to view my engine paramenters on my fishfinder control head.
Which one should I get? Does each engine need it's own unit? Where does the unit get connected on the engine?
Thanks for any info
 
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Your serial number (tanks for providing) list part number 3858888 which is a MEFI but unsure if it's a 3 or 4 model. Either way you will need a gateway connection to use.

MEFI's are not great with providing much data and if the gateway's that are available work, I'm unsure. Suggest contacting a place like Fox Marine and see what they can offer. Never done business with them, just found them searching
 
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alldodge said:
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... Suggest contacting a place like Fox Marine and see what they can offer. Never done business with them, just found them searching
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^^^^ THIS ^^^^
I have a 2001 5.7GXi-A. Contacted Fox Marine and they knew exactly what I needed. Easy install. Works Great. Turned an old cruiser into my "Glass Cockpit" pride and joy.
 
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My guess is that your engine uses a MEFI 4. My 2002 Volvo 5.7Gi-B also uses a MEFI-4. You can remove the 2 or 3 mounting screws and look at the label on the back of the unit. It will say which MEFI version it is. I have also been looking at the Fox-Marine unit, but haven't done it yet. If you go that way and connect to your graph/chartplotter, also download the app from Fox-Marine for your tablet, smart phone, or laptop so you can see much more info through a bluetooth connection than is shown on your dash-mounted electronics.
 
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