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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Default Boost gauge what is everyone using?

I am in need of a boost gauge and was considering either the AEM or Defi units and was wondering what are people experiences with these or any other units
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:06 PM
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both good choices. perfer the defi
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:21 PM
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auto meter, sunpro are also other choices.. and good priced..
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:29 PM
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For my DD, I just went with Autometer. All I need to know is where I'm at w/in 2psi. I'll know I hit boostcut when I get slammed towards the steering wheel.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:33 PM
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i'm using an electronic greddy gauge.. it was only 40 bucks otherwise i'd have autometer
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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Autometer SCII
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works great
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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I'm using two Prosport gauges. Real nice for the money spent.
http://01f6bbb.netsolstores.com/prem...ng_gauges.aspx
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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I really only worry about what the MAP sensor is seeing.

But I generally run Autometer/Prosport for just on the fly stuff.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Default Re: Boost gauge what is everyone using?

I really only worry about what the MAP sensor is seeing.

But I generally run Autometer/Prosport for just on the fly stuff.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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I'm actually thinking about gutting a cheap gauge, putting in 20-30 LED's, a 20-30 LED comparator driver chip, and reading right off the MAP. Basicly take a 0-5 volt signal and display it on a round LED graph - all for $8+case and better accuracy than any electronic gauge. My only problem is the gauge face & backlighting.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Default Re: Boost gauge what is everyone using?

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I'm using two Prosport gauges. Real nice for the money spent.
Ditto for me, i'm happy with mine.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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i have a faze right now but i am planning on upgrading very soon...
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:03 AM
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thanks for the responses.... I am looking into all brands mentioned
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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im running Autometer
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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i have stewart warner. has always been accurate for me, and they're pretty cheap.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 06:46 AM
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My VDO....yes VDO has always been good to me.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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Im using the AEM True boost.

Works good.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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Autometer Mechanical.
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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I use and Apexi EL2 mechanical guage
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Default Re: Boost gauge what is everyone using?

...lookin in DSPORT there is an add for Blox Gauges...


How are they in comparison?
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:37 AM
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Default Re: Boost gauge what is everyone using?

Originally Posted by boosted ej8
Autometer SCII
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same here. very nice piece
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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autometer mechnaical
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 10:35 AM
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Garrett. Paid like $50 shipped from Spoolin Performance
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 11:30 AM
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Default Re: Boost gauge what is everyone using?

i have stewart warner works great for me
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Old Feb 5, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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Default Re: Boost gauge what is everyone using?

i had a defi imperial, stopped at 28, but worked verywell and liked peak and playback. went to an autometer procomp, just using it as a quick reference. i rely on the datalog.
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