Re: What electronic boost gauge to buy?
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June 23, 2001 03:56 pm UTC
June 23, 2001 03:56 pm UTC
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James Heal
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no no no... Don't do it... You want a mechanical boost gauge... Honest. The whole reason you are getting a boost gauge is that the stock one is electronic, and is a guess at best.. You want something accurate, spend just a little more, and get a mechanical one.
I have only used the Autometer Sport Comp, but I can say it was a reasonable price, fairly easy install (20 minutes) and works really well. I had to buy a couple fittings at Home Depot, and I used some T-tape to seal everything, but it works well, doesn't leak, and the back lighting is ok if you don't use the bulb caps.
Hope this helps,
James 1996 TSi AWD
[This message has been edited by James Heal (edited June 23, 2001).]
James 1996 Talon TSi AWD
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Re: What electronic boost gauge to buy?
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June 23, 2001 08:48 pm UTC
June 23, 2001 08:48 pm UTC
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Jesse Schnell
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You talkin about a Electronic Boost controller? or electric boost gauge? I'm confused cause the title said "What electronic boost gauge to buy?" Just wanna clarify things so we could help u out a bit better If it's about an Electric Boost controller, of course it'll be better, that's what u pay for. I have herd alotta good things about the Profec B. Anyone use the Profec B? What do u think of it? -Jesse
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Re: What electronic boost gauge to buy?
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June 23, 2001 10:24 pm UTC
June 23, 2001 10:24 pm UTC
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Rob Esplen
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Heh, sorry about that. I am not used to having a turbo car and get confused easily . Yeah i meant electronic boost controller, whoops. -Rob
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Re: What electronic boost gauge to buy?
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June 23, 2001 10:39 pm UTC
June 23, 2001 10:39 pm UTC
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Jesse Schnell
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What kinda money are thinkin of spendin on one of these nice units? You usually get what u pay for.
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Re: What electronic boost gauge to buy?
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June 24, 2001 12:10 am UTC
June 24, 2001 12:10 am UTC
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Dan Aho
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Rob, if you have some technical knowledge, you can easily build your own electronic boost controller for about $50 ($35 of that is for a boost controller from vlad bustamante). Poor Man's GReddy PRofec I had this on my old talon and it worked exactly the way it said, low setting was 10psi and high setting was whatever I wanted it to be. ------------------ 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD BOOSTN on the flatlands
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Re: What electronic boost gauge to buy?
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June 24, 2001 01:35 pm UTC
June 24, 2001 01:35 pm UTC
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Troy Jollimore
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You're missing the point, Dan. These people that want an electronic controller in the first place like the toys, and have the money to burn. (:
They are a superior unit, and they do have awesome features and control of boost, but are they worth $400+? I think not. (:
The Apex'i units are nice as well.
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