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Old 07-06-2007, 11:46 AM
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mech is much cheaper, but what would be better and why? any disadvantages of mech boost gauge?
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this is the one i have and I love it, mechanical

http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...0002_321842_-1
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I havent experienced any problems with the mech units...as long as its a good brand, I wouldnt worry about it too much.
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the nice thing about having an electrical is being able to input it into hptuners (or any tuning software with outputs) and log it along with everything else.

that being said i have a mech. because i am a cheap ***
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Are you going turbo or blower? If turbo, then you'll want a boost controller, maybe an electronic one... and those, e.g. Eboost2, incorporate a boost gauge.

For logging, you can just capture MAP readings as long as you have the appropriate sensor (2 bar or 3 bar).
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Originally Posted by RW99
Are you going turbo or blower? If turbo, then you'll want a boost controller, maybe an electronic one... and those, e.g. Eboost2, incorporate a boost gauge.

For logging, you can just capture MAP readings as long as you have the appropriate sensor (2 bar or 3 bar).
its turbo, so a controller has a gauge also?
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I'll be running Autometer mechanical.
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Originally Posted by 4SFEDZ
its turbo, so a controller has a gauge also?
yes there are several options for boost controllers, E-Boost2, AEM Tru boost etc. just find the one that fits your needs.
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The Eboost2 uses a sideways live "bar graph" display for boost, and incorporates peak boost and peak rpm recording.

I'm always too busy to look at it, though!



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