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Old 09-05-2012 | 06:17 PM
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If I had one to add, it would be a Fuel Pressure gauge.
Old 09-05-2012 | 06:34 PM
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Gotcha, I still would have liked to see it! Ha ha.

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Old 09-05-2012 | 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedtoys
Now that I have a SC kit...shopping for a boost gauge.




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Over kill...and besides you dont want to pay for a part with an FAA-PMA part number on it!

Ive been using a gauge from automenter for the last 8 yrs or so...simple black face..white numerals and and orange needle. Looks just like the dash. You only will need the boost gauge for initial set up and perhaps trouble shooting later. Its not something you are going to be looking at constantly, trust me. Its still a must have though. Get one with vacuum as well
Old 09-05-2012 | 06:56 PM
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Innovate makes a nice one..
Old 09-05-2012 | 07:11 PM
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This is the one I picked up for AFR



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Old 09-05-2012 | 07:27 PM
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The nicest solution I have see was someone (Porken?) taking a boost gauge from 951 and fitting it into the 928 gauge set where the MPH gauge goes.
Old 09-06-2012 | 10:58 AM
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Are you looking for mechanical or electronic. I have an AEM analog electronic mounted on the A-pillar and it works great.
Old 09-06-2012 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Speedtoys
Manifold Pressure gauges do not measure PSI.

They measure atmospheric manifold pressure.

Most days, its 28-30inches.

Its an aviation gauge...
Just hook up a barometer then and call it a day.



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