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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:03 PM
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Need advice for boost gauge

I am in the market for a manual boost gauge. I do not want the mechanical, everyday AutoZone or Autometer boost gauge. I am ultimately trying to avoid the cheap little plastic line from the boost source to the gauge. I am looking for but not limiting myself t0:

15-0-50

or something in that range.

I am not looking into the Tru-Boost either.

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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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u are lookin to buy one or recommendations ?
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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what part of afga are u ? im leaving soon!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by *constant_boost
I am in the market for a manual boost gauge. I do not want the mechanical, everyday AutoZone or Autometer boost gauge. I am ultimately trying to avoid the cheap little plastic line from the boost source to the gauge. I am looking for but not limiting myself t0:

15-0-50

or something in that range.
You need a boost gauge for your APC?
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by *constant_boost
I am ultimately trying to avoid the cheap little plastic line from the boost source to the gauge.
Get whatever gauge you like best...and just replace that plastic line if it comes with one. You can get rubber hose in almost any diameter from Autozone or Pepboys for like $0.80 per foot. So for like $6 you're more than covered and won't be limiting yourself based on what comes in the box with the gauge.

The last time I installed an STRI X-Series boost gauge in a Subie...as soon as I saw the plastic "hose" I ran to Autozone immediately. Install went perfect with the rubber hose and has had zero issues.

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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:30 PM
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what's wrong with the plastic hose
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by PR_DSM
u are lookin to buy one or recommendations ?
I am looking for recommendations to buy

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what part of afga are u ? im leaving soon!
I am in Sharana. Heading to Ghazni. Then to Gardez.

Originally Posted by InitialE
You need a boost gauge for your APC?
I do not have an APC.

Originally Posted by srcevo8
Get whatever gauge you like best...and just replace that plastic line if it comes with one. You can get rubber hose in almost any diameter from Autozone or Pepboys for like $0.80 per foot. So for like $6 you're more than covered and won't be limiting yourself based on what comes in the box with the gauge.

The last time I installed an STRI X-Series boost gauge in a Subie...as soon as I saw the plastic "hose" I ran to Autozone immediately. Install went perfect.
I am not sure how that would work. The last cheap one I bought, had no choice but to run the plastics; thank you for the idea though!
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Berts24
what's wrong with the plastic hose
i just dont like it for some reason. i would prefer the rubber. i know that rubber cracks, etc; but I guess i just dont like it
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:22 PM
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I have aem..digital
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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The prosport gauges are pretty good. They make an annoying BEEEP on startup though. They are good quality though. Also, they are the lowest priced yet quality gauges you will find with a peek hold.

http://prosportgauges.com/52mm_digit...es_gauges.aspx
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:37 PM
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the digital prosport gauges look just like defi's and cost 1/3 the price. I haven't had any complaints.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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they are only 40psi capable. i need atleast 45psi.
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:56 PM
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autometer makes a 60 psi boost gauge but isnt to fancy looking
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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stewart warner
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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^ also a great brand
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