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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 04:24 AM
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Good boost gauge for mostly-stock 2011?

Hey all, so I'm still getting acclimated to the turbo world, and doing pretty well I think. But one thing I noticed before buying my RA is that they don't come with a boost gauge. So, aftermarket it is. I've been looking around, and drowning in gauges. My question is: what's a good gauge for a mostly-stock RA? I intend to get the boost pill and 91-octane GST map, and a cat-back exhaust. The turbo will be forever stock. I like the look of this gauge, and it's cheap right now, but should I just go with a tried-and-true AEM or equivalent gauge? I'm going to be using a Rexpeed gauge pod to mount whatever I decide to buy.

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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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IMO dont cheap out. I went with the AEM gauges and I couldnt be happier but they are not cheap!
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 06:54 AM
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Well the site says these are normally 130...just not sure if that's to make them seem like a steal or not, lol.

If I go with the AEM, 30psi will do it, right? I think even with the boost pill/tune max is like, 21psi.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 08:05 AM
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Yep you'll be fine. I like the AEM digital gauge better than just a needle gauge way easier to keep an eye on while driving.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Exige90
I think even with the boost pill/tune max is like, 21psi.
Not true. With a dyno-tune your peak boost can get up around 25psi. Mine was about 24psi with stock turbo after I had it dyno-tuned.
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Old Jan 14, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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Have a aem digital boost gauge new for sale, pm me.
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