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05-10-2011, 05:21 PM
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It depends on what you need to keep an eye on...like forced induction & nitrous guys usually will have gauges like boost,fuel pressure, a/f wideband, nitrous pressure gauges. I only have oil temp, vacuum, and cylinder head temp gauges.
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05-10-2011, 07:07 PM
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that vacuum runs a lot of you accessories (like power brakes)
a vacuum gauge can also tell you when something is wrong.
05-10-2011, 07:14 PM
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well, if your vaccum gauge is reading "off" or if it is boucing around it can be alot of things.
loose fitting, intake leak, collapsed lifter, bent valve, etc.
really, it just helps you narrow things down in the event something happens
loose fitting, intake leak, collapsed lifter, bent valve, etc.
really, it just helps you narrow things down in the event something happens
05-10-2011, 07:16 PM
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The vacuum gauge can help diagnose several engine problems like intake/vacuum leaks, burned or sticking valves,worn valve guides, bad rings, weak valve springs, possible clogged exhaust system and more.
