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Best inexpensive boost gauge

Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:14

What is the recommendation for a quality inexpensive boost gauge? It doesn't need to go over 15 psi.
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Re: Best inexpensive boost gauge

Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:14

1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

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Re: Best inexpensive boost gauge

Postby Shadowden » Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:14

I haven't had any issues with my prosport oil temp gauge. When I replaced the sending unit (sensor), the oil tem did read slightly differently than the old one. Same general temp though. The clock I installed is okay too. I need to pull my pillar pod and tighten everything up better or ditch it all together.

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Re: Best inexpensive boost gauge

Postby $crillaTor » Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:14

I have Prosport gauges as well. Never had issues.

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Re: Best inexpensive boost gauge

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Jan 30, 2017 9:14

Thanks for the info. I'm not too worried about it being perfectly accurate honestly. I'm not going to be pushing the boost past 12, stock is 7. I want the gauge more so I know if I have leak in the system.
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Re: Best inexpensive boost gauge

Postby chickenwafer » Sun Feb 05, 2017 9:14

I've always preferred mechanical boost gauges, they react much quicker than most electric gauges (especially cheaper units), are cheaper, and dead nuts reliable and accurate.

I like AutoMeter but really any mechanical boost gauge is pretty darn good

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/2614/10002/-1

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Re: Best inexpensive boost gauge

Postby Shadowden » Mon Feb 06, 2017 9:14

I like the simplicity of that gauge. I am eventually moving my gauges somewhere else (tired of being asked if it is turboed) and want small simple gauges. The option I really want isn't likely to happen any time soon (defi system).
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