what Boost Gauge to Buy

[FSDET]

i have a greddy electronic boost guage but it not working properly so i wanna replace it with a cheap(under 100) mechanical guage. what do u think i should get ? anything other then the autometer ultralite series tho haha. I was looking at the VDOs and they seem to be pretty good and cheap, they are also used on bimmers so im guessing they are of good quality and will match the red msp gauges.

[03orgspd]

autometer

[FSDET]

autometer
(deadhorse

[MSP#735]

if you can afford it id say go with Defi!!!!!

[FSDET]

no its ok i want something cheap.. i spent 220 on a greddy electronic and i dont like it.. i just want a good ol reliable mechanical gauge

[MSP#735]

autometer then....

[FSDET]

i know but which one ... how about VDO ? does anyone have it

[MSP#735]

i have the phantom series autometer boost gague

[FSDET]

pix of it installed in ur car.. if u have any, thanks

[pluto316]

I got a Defi for JDM +100 points.

[Pretzellogic]

Uh, autometer? Sorry, I had to. To all those that responded with that: READ HIS POST.

That being said, perhaps you could find a defi d-gauge cheap online of on ebay. I heard that they may be discontinuing the d-gauge line, so maybe you could find a good hook-up.

Here's one for (barely) under $100
ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Defi-D-Boost-Gauge-Black-or-White-3604-3603-D-Gauge_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38660QQitemZ79877 92963QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

To be perfectly honest, autometer is the best bet for your money. Sorry, don't hurt me :D

[Protege2K]

Take a look at Stewart Warner gauges. They actually accurately read boost unlike the piece of shit Autometers.

[FSDET]

Uh, autometer? Sorry, I had to. To all those that responded with that: READ HIS POST.

That being said, perhaps you could find a defi d-gauge cheap online of on ebay. I heard that they may be discontinuing the d-gauge line, so maybe you could find a good hook-up.

Here's one for (barely) under $100
ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Defi-D-Boost-Gauge-Black-or-White-3604-3603-D-Gauge_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38660QQitemZ79877 92963QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

To be perfectly honest, autometer is the best bet for your money. Sorry, don't hurt me :D
thanks for reading my post hehe, the defi is nice, but till now i think im gonna go with the VDO just cuz its only 30 bucks hehe

[FSDET]

Take a look at Stewart Warner gauges. They actually accurately read boost unlike the piece of shit Autometers.
IIRC u had Greddy guages too right ? my greddy electronic guage sucks.. the needle keeps vibrating and jumping around... it goes to 2 bars sometimes (boom07)

[Pretzellogic]

Take a look at Stewart Warner gauges. They actually accurately read boost unlike the piece of shit Autometers.
Damn, I forgot about those. There were a couple posts on the Mazda boards a while back that said that these were the best things since velcro.

[pluto316]

Uh, autometer? Sorry, I had to. To all those that responded with that: READ HIS POST.

That being said, perhaps you could find a defi d-gauge cheap online of on ebay. I heard that they may be discontinuing the d-gauge line, so maybe you could find a good hook-up.

Here's one for (barely) under $100
ebay link (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Defi-D-Boost-Gauge-Black-or-White-3604-3603-D-Gauge_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38660QQitemZ79877 92963QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW)

To be perfectly honest, autometer is the best bet for your money. Sorry, don't hurt me :D

That sucks about the D-Gauge line, as that will make every single Defi gauge a data-logging gauge. Lame.

[Pretzellogic]

That sucks about the D-Gauge line, as that will make every single Defi gauge a data-logging gauge. Lame.
Well, it's just a rumor. As far as I know, it hasn't festered into a fact quite yet.

[Fede_italiano]

i have a greddy electronic boost guage but it not working properly so i wanna replace it with a cheap(under 100) mechanical guage. what do u think i should get ? anything other then the autometer ultralite series tho haha. I was looking at the VDOs and they seem to be pretty good and cheap, they are also used on bimmers so im guessing they are of good quality and will match the red msp gauges.
Not my car.

Phantom Autometer. they look really nice.

[jrodhotrod]

I'll suggest the Defi D-Gauge as well. I love mine. Very accurate and looks excellent with the stock lighting.

The Stewart Warner gauges are also supposed to be good.

I looked into VDO gauges myself, but as I can recall finding them in imperial units with a white face and either amber or red backlight was just about next to impossible. (of course this was over a year ago, so that might have changed)

[FSDET]

I'll suggest the Defi D-Gauge as well. I love mine. Very accurate and looks excellent with the stock lighting.

The Stewart Warner gauges are also supposed to be good.

I looked into VDO gauges myself, but as I can recall finding them in imperial units with a white face and either amber or red backlight was just about next to impossible. (of course this was over a year ago, so that might have changed)
Thanks! you always have helpful replies hehe. VDO with white face and red amber backlight is what im looking for exactly but i think im gonna settle for the black face red light VDOs ... 220 dollars on the greddy boost gauge down the drain..

[wicked]

Not my car.

Phantom Autometer. they look really nice.

the gauge you posted isn't a autometer phantom gauge.

......but this is a VDO gauge that costs $25 from www.summitracing.com

the part # is vdo-150052_m

it tends to stay a hell of a lot more accurate then the autometer gauges,and and since it doesn't read VAC it also helps keep it accurate.


if you want more options let me know,I know a lot of gauges,and were to get them cheaply

[FSDET]

so this wouldnt be as accurate? cuz i really use the VAC read on my current guage to determine how close i am to boosting when im in 5th gear ect... http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?Ntt=vdo&Ntk=KeywordSearch&DDS=1&searchinresults=false&N=0&target=egnsearch.asp

and how hard is it to install an electronic water temp guage ? i have a dual a pillar pod that i havent used since my greddy is a 60mm so i was thinking to pick up something else with the VDO boost guage .. and i think the water temp would be the most entertaining haha

[wicked]

your factory water temp is more then enough,your much better of useing a oil pressure.


but if you need a boost/vac gauge,then you really should spend the money for a better one.


may I suggest the autometer procomp liquid filled?
I absolulty hate autometer gauges,but I have had very good luck with the liquid filled.

may be to big to fit your pod though.


AND STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM THE ULTRALITE SERIES!!!!!!!!!!

[FSDET]

i know haha u can read that in my first post, i hate thr Ultralite series... and i just like the water temp cuz it helps u determine how hot ur car really is after some spirited driving, unlike the stock one which stays constant... so is the oil pressure gauge hard to install ?

[wicked]

it's really easy if you pull the intake manifold off

go to BLKZOOMZOOMS thread he just started called got head?
in the last pic,you can see why you need to pull the intek mani.

[wicked]

fuck it,heres (http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=60905) a link

.

[FSDET]

u have to take the intake mani off to install a fuel pressure guage ? what ?

[wicked]

so is the oil pressure gauge hard to install ?


no,this is for the oil pressure.

[FSDET]

ya what did i say ? sorry ur confusing me

[wicked]

u have to take the intake mani off to install a fuel pressure guage ? what ?

a monkey could do the fuel pressure.(poke)

sounds like you need to sleep

I know I am,good night

[FSDET]

lol