best boost gauge for buck?
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best boost gauge for buck?
ok, so i obviously need a boost gauge. i'm looking at all the used ones for sale on the forum, but i have no idea which ones i should avoid, which to trust, etc etc.
let's say i were buying a new one - what's a good gauge for a reasonable price? i want it to look as close to stock as possible, too.
thanks!
let's say i were buying a new one - what's a good gauge for a reasonable price? i want it to look as close to stock as possible, too.
thanks!
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If you want stock looking go for the Blitz gauge. I had the Autometer and ditched it for the Blitz gauge b/c it was so much better looking for the RX-7. They told me that that was the car they designed the gauge for. The lighting is white but I took the bulb out and put a red/orange sleeve over it and now it is exactly the same as my stock gauges. The needle even glows red like the stock gauges. It is only about $20 more than Autometer too. It was a lot more accurate too.
Here are some pics.
Here are some pics.
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My autometer is fine.. Hmmmm.. For saving money get one that takes the readings manually with a hose that connects to the intake, not one of those electronic boost gauges which you have to rewire the whole car to install.
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I would have to say avoid Autometer. I know you're on a budget so Defi is out, but they're my favorite. The Blitz is a great gauge. Greddy and HKS both make nice gauges for decent prices. I wouldn't reccomend Apex gauges though, mainly based on looks.
Just try and find an electronic gauge if possible - as opposed to a mechanical gauge. If you can get electronic in your price range, then go for it.
I would have to say avoid Autometer. I know you're on a budget so Defi is out, but they're my favorite. The Blitz is a great gauge. Greddy and HKS both make nice gauges for decent prices. I wouldn't reccomend Apex gauges though, mainly based on looks.
Just try and find an electronic gauge if possible - as opposed to a mechanical gauge. If you can get electronic in your price range, then go for it.
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but you have a purple car with no engine!!! well, that and i posted all this stuff around 4 last night i think, so i probably wasn't really functioning all that well.
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So Autometer sucks?
Where did you get the Blitz gauges that look stock? I have been looking all over for stock looking gauges and the only ones I have found have been Autometer.
Where did you get the Blitz gauges that look stock? I have been looking all over for stock looking gauges and the only ones I have found have been Autometer.
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I have a Defi, and I'm really happy with it. It looks great and was pretty simple to install. Though, I do have to say that I just saw an ad in Turbo magazine for the new slim Blitz gauges, and they're pretty dope looking. Apex'i are cool looking too...probably all are of equal quality.
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