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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:16 AM
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OEM Style Boost Gauge?

i'm looking for a PSI boost gauge that will match the oem evo 9 mr gauges. i want something like the defi d gauges, but i dont want to get a control unit. i just want to be able to splice the gauge into my existing wiring harness. also, are the oem gauges 52mm? i'm only gonna be boosting 21-22 psi and the stock mr boost gauge goes up to about 21.5 psi. i was thinking i could get away with using the stock gauge, but i realized that i wouldn't be able to tell if i was over boosting.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:16 AM
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The VDO Vision series looks very similar, but they are back lit. Great gauges as well. Quite accurate and affordable.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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You want the Omori boost gauge then....helped with install on my buddies (I-Dom-In-8).
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:20 AM
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Here is a pic on his car:

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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^^^ that gauge looks great! is that a 60mm because it looks slightly larger than the stock gauges. do they make them in 52mm? does the back light match the stock gauges as well? i guess i could just try to solder led's on it if it's possible.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:45 AM
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where can i buy it? i tried searching on yahoo, but it just gives me a lot of installation guys and stuff.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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+1 on the Omori
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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The Stewart Warner gauges from 42nd Draft Designs are also a great option.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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I want to say it was bought through Subydude.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Thanks hector for letting me know about this..

Its the 45mm gauge and i got it from Jspec

Heres another pic..

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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IIRC didn't you originally order through Subydude?
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Thanks hector for letting me know about this..

Its the 45mm gauge and i got it from Jspec

Heres another pic..

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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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LOL..yeah i did but it was on backorder and i didnt want to wait
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bboy_RES
^^^ that gauge looks great! is that a 60mm because it looks slightly larger than the stock gauges. do they make them in 52mm? does the back light match the stock gauges as well? i guess i could just try to solder led's on it if it's possible.
Couple of things...you will have to use a dremel to make the stock hole a little bigger, Not a whole lot so dont worry.. the link i put up is for full color, you can go from green,red,blue,white and so on..hope this helps..
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by I-Dom-In-8
Couple of things...you will have to use a dremel to make the stock hole a little bigger, Not a whole lot so dont worry.. the link i put up is for full color, you can go from green,red,blue,white and so on..hope this helps..
He PMed asking that info..... I got you covered Kevin!
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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haha thanks a lot guys! this helps alot. i assume this gauge will just splice into the existing wiring harness?
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