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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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whats your opinions on these? are they accurate or better ? fill me in i bought one and im not sure if i will use it!
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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I use the C2 gauge line and as far as boost goes I think it is very accurate as long as you tie the MAP snsr. into a good vacc. source. I have been using Autometer full sweep electrical gauges for years and have never had an issue.
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ive always been told for boost to go mechanical. Id be interested to see how accurate they really are.


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Old Apr 10, 2008 | 11:02 AM
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so you all are saying its pretty close for the results on the gauges? for most accurate results
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