02SOMLS1WS6

I am researching gauges for my upcoming procharger build. Why is the autometer Procharger boost gause so inexpensive compared to the rest of the autometer line. Let me know what I am missing, is it accuracy, is it reaction time, is there no lights in it? If I can spend $50 on it instead of $200 for the other options that would be nice, that being said I want quality gauges.

ChevyChad

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You are probably looking at a mechanical gauge compared to an electrical gauge. Most mechanical boost gauges are in the $50 range, and most electrical boost gauges are in the $200 range. (Regardless of brand)

02SOMLS1WS6

Thats a good point Chad I missed that when I was looking at them.

What do you guys recommend mechanical or electronic for boost and fuel pressure. I think electronic for sure for fuel pressure but what is the benefit for boost?

Bob@BruteSpeed

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Chad is right on the money, the ProCharger boost gauge is mechanical. I have never seen anything wrong with using the mechanical boost gauge, as long as you can keep the line from kinking when you push the gauge into the pillar pod. It helps to wrap the line directly behind the gauge with electrical tape prior to pushing the gauge into the pod. Bob

ChevyChad

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Nothing at all wrong with a mechanical boost gauge. Just make sure you dont kink the line like Bob said. With fuel pressure though, definitely run electrical if you want a gauge on the inside. Mechanical fuel pressure gauges are good if you are leaving the gauge under the hood, but you dont want to be running a fuel line inside your car, thats just asking for trouble.

02SOMLS1WS6

True fuel in the car is indeed asking for trouble. I went ahead and ordered an electric Autometer ultra lite boost gauge, figured it to like fuel would be better than having a line with boost pressure coming into the cab. What pressure range fuel gauge do I need, I was thinking about getting the 0-100psi?

ChevyChad

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You would have been fine with a mechanical boost gauge in the cabin. Worst case if the line breaks, you would just have air coming into the interior. Wouldnt hurt anything at all. But nothing wrong with electrical either. 0-100psi gauge is good for the fuel.

02SOMLS1WS6

Thanks for the info Chad. Trust me with the mechanical being 1/4 of the cost of the electrical that was almost the route I went. In the end matching gauges won out.

svg210

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I have a mechanical boost gauge in my truck and its proven to be reliable. Electronic Boost Gauges are expensive, and its really hard to make it work on a diesel truck.