Most accurate boost gauge????
07-29-2004, 06:04 PM
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Most accurate boost gauge????
I currently have an autometer comp-lite boost gauge. I am looking for something more precise. Anyone have any recommendations???
07-30-2004, 04:27 PM
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I'd guess manufacturers like HKS and Greddy would be pretty accurate. Mechanical gauges over electrical as far as reliablity IMO.
*Plug: I have a 60mm black HKS mechanical boost gauge for sale with mounting cup.
*Plug: I have a 60mm black HKS mechanical boost gauge for sale with mounting cup.
07-30-2004, 04:28 PM
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Re: Most accurate boost gauge???? (fishnfst)
I've hear a lot of good things about DEFI, but I can't say from personal experience. I'm planning to go with DEFI on my current build.
07-30-2004, 05:04 PM
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Do you want a more precise gauge or a more accurate gauge?
If you want more precision go digital. They usually have a .1 and sometimes a .01 psi precision. I have used Nordskog gauges in the past and liked them. The drawback is they use a sending unit which reduces accuracy.
The best of both worlds is a good boost controller. They have mechanical inputs (more accurate) and display on a digital readout (more precise).
If you want more precision go digital. They usually have a .1 and sometimes a .01 psi precision. I have used Nordskog gauges in the past and liked them. The drawback is they use a sending unit which reduces accuracy.
The best of both worlds is a good boost controller. They have mechanical inputs (more accurate) and display on a digital readout (more precise).
07-30-2004, 06:09 PM
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Re: Most accurate boost gauge???? (SOHC_MShue)
Autometer all the way!!!..lol j/k.. 
Mine is off by about 2psi under 10psi, and by 3psi above 10psi..heh
Alot of people I know reun Greddy's and seem to really like them.
Mine is off by about 2psi under 10psi, and by 3psi above 10psi..heh
Alot of people I know reun Greddy's and seem to really like them.
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Re: Most accurate boost gauge???? (Hella_JDM)
i have all defi guages and ill never look back. amber lit, fair priced, and units american. really acurate, and fast.
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Re: Most accurate boost gauge???? (Mike K)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Mike K »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how bout a good, accurate one in psi, not bar..</TD></TR></TABLE>
Spearco? That's what I'm using. InlinePRO recommends them to their customers.
Spearco? That's what I'm using. InlinePRO recommends them to their customers.
07-30-2004, 09:22 PM
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yeah I'm looking for accurate precise is not as important. I would like both precise and accurate but will take accurate over precise.....
07-30-2004, 09:48 PM
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stick with your autometer, just replace the line with a real rubber vacuum line. that plastic line they give you is **** and is what causes the inaccuracy sometimes. mines DEAD on perfect accurate after replacing the line with a real line
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Modified by Tchleung at 11:55 PM 7/30/2004
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Re: (Tchleung)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tchleung »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">stick with your autometer, just replace the line with a real rubber vacuum line. that plastic line they give you is **** and is what causes the inaccuracy sometimes. mines DEAD on perfect accurate after replacing the line with a real line
Modified by Tchleung at 11:55 PM 7/30/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>
I replaced mine with a better line, but the actual needle is off. When the car is off and suppose to be at zero (it has a box for zero) it reads at the bottom of the box. It is about a psi off, you just have to do a little math to figure out the actual amount of boost.
Modified by Tchleung at 11:55 PM 7/30/2004</TD></TR></TABLE>
I replaced mine with a better line, but the actual needle is off. When the car is off and suppose to be at zero (it has a box for zero) it reads at the bottom of the box. It is about a psi off, you just have to do a little math to figure out the actual amount of boost.
07-30-2004, 11:47 PM
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Re: Most accurate boost gauge???? (fishnfst)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by egb18turbo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">DEFI, looks cool and functions well. it is mechanical which gives it a plus</TD></TR></TABLE>
DEFI are really good from what i've seen. But, believe it or not, my friends DEFI boost guage is 5 psi off. There's always a few bad apples.
DEFI are really good from what i've seen. But, believe it or not, my friends DEFI boost guage is 5 psi off. There's always a few bad apples.
07-31-2004, 02:54 AM
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Re: Most accurate boost gauge???? (AlphaMike)
ive had 2 autometers crap out on me. defis definatly look great, and are very high quality i got a spearco in the project car and that never did me wrong.
07-31-2004, 06:55 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by awalk2005 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I replaced mine with a better line, but the actual needle is off. When the car is off and suppose to be at zero (it has a box for zero) it reads at the bottom of the box. It is about a psi off, you just have to do a little math to figure out the actual amount of boost. </TD></TR></TABLE>
haha oh I've never heard of that. damn. You shoulda returned it hehe.
I replaced mine with a better line, but the actual needle is off. When the car is off and suppose to be at zero (it has a box for zero) it reads at the bottom of the box. It is about a psi off, you just have to do a little math to figure out the actual amount of boost.
</TD></TR></TABLE>haha oh I've never heard of that. damn. You shoulda returned it hehe.
07-31-2004, 07:56 AM
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Re: (Tchleung)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tchleung »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
haha oh I've never heard of that. damn. You shoulda returned it hehe.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My autometer boost guage has the plastic line replaced with a rubber one as well. Gives you a more accurate boost reading.
haha oh I've never heard of that. damn. You shoulda returned it hehe.</TD></TR></TABLE>
My autometer boost guage has the plastic line replaced with a rubber one as well. Gives you a more accurate boost reading.
07-31-2004, 09:58 AM
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how do you add or replace with rubber line? do you add a nipple fitting and run vac line. How do you connect the rubber line? thanks guys
