im tossin a boost gauge on my s/c setup. should never go above 9psi or so.
im looking for a black face gauge.
also would be nice if it matched the s2k gauge colors...
i'd also prefer one that read in psi, not bar... but thats not a big deal.

but the big question is:


thing is, i dont want one that reads 2 bar, because it will just be alot of wasted space on the gauge.. i need a low psi guage... maybe 10psi or so?
also, s/c doesn't read vac, right? even with a BOV?

any ideas?


Modified by .john at 3:46 AM 10/17/2006

 

even n/a cars read vaccum. look into the autometer gauges. good quality. put red bulb condoms on it. or if you want a digital red gauge to match perfectly, dakota digital makes a set with digital readout

 

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That’s two things that shouldn’t be in the same sentence Autometer boost gauges are not that good.... I would go with something different

I personally like Defi and that’s what I run. Not everyone wants to spend that much on a gauge but I didn’t mind

Stewart Warner gauges are not bad and don’t cost that much

 

If I were to buy gauges over again I'd get those Stewart Warner ones. My Autometer gauges are working just fine so I can't say anything bad about them.

 

what stewart warner ones?

 

Umm search google. 15psi is the lowest they make their boost gauges in.

 

Well i got one but not that low.

 

oh man. im gettin this:



comes in red too.

 

nice
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I almost bought one of these a month ago until I saw the price...$160+shipping=a ripoff! For that price you can get a Japanese gauge. Also, I read on a forum about them being inaccurate.

 

I've never had any problems with my Autometers.

Just buy the quality lines, stay away from autogage. Their higher end gauges are good quality.

I don't know why people on H-T hate on Autometer so much. Autometer is just about all I see at the track. I don't see the need in spending tons of money on JDM gauges when autometers do the same thing for cheaper.

 

I have Autometer Oil gauges (pressure and temp) and they have never given me any problems. I have Stewert Warner gauges as well (boost and water temp) I like how on the SW's there is no 'box' for zero. Makes it seem more accurate to me.

 

autometers tend to be a couple of psi off, cause they get dropped during shipping and they get uncalibrated. its not autometers fault

personally i like stewart warner or DEFI

 

ive been using saga/swoosh gauges.. looks like defi. little bit cheaper and work great.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .john &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">im tossin a boost gauge on my s/c setup. should never go above 9psi or so.
im looking for a black face gauge.
also would be nice if it matched the s2k gauge colors...
i'd also prefer one that read in psi, not bar... but thats not a big deal.

but the big question is:


thing is, i dont want one that reads 2 bar, because it will just be alot of wasted space on the gauge.. i need a low psi guage... maybe 10psi or so?
also, s/c doesn't read vac, right? even with a BOV?

any ideas?


Modified by .john at 3:46 AM 10/17/2006</TD></TR></TABLE>

Stewart Warner 15psi gauge. Backlit white or use a colored condom to match your dash.

http://www.42draftdesigns.com/...6.htm

 

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http://www.42draftdesigns.com/...6.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>

That Stewart Warner gauge looks really nice

It is electrical or mechanical? I'm guessing mechanical from the price.

 

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That Stewart Warner gauge looks really nice

It is electrical or mechanical? I'm guessing mechanical from the price.

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Yeah, mechanical. I really like mine.

 

i use the amber swoosh as well

 

I run complete Autometer gauges and all have been entirely accurate too. Their warranty and customer service is the best. i went beyond the one year warranty about a sensor i thought wasn't reading accurately. And with no questions asked, they sent me an entirely brand new sensor.

for Autometer

 

i like swoosh becuase they are one of the few companies that feature an electronic boost gauge instead of mechanical.

 

autometer has an electronic boost gauge, but it's like $190

 

also, if youre using an AEM uego to tune, AEM has a new boost gauge ( NOT the trueboost gauge/ controller combo- just gauge) it should run you like 229.

 

Defi D-Gauge, cheap, accurate...and amber

 

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to bad hey dont make them anymore

 

defi's are great, but only 2 bar............had one. the imperial series are in psi.
worked good for this year, but 40 psi, aint gonna do it he hee.......
looking at autometer pro comp liquid filled...