Hey all,

Well, now that I have my Baja Turbo, what are the recomendations for a boost guage? I was going to have it installed by the dealership, but decided to save the $$, at least for now. I know that tere are a lot of aftermarket boost guages, but don't know head from tails about them and the brands. Idealy, I would like something that will match the dash. Also, what do people perfer, piller pood or installed on the collum?

Thanks in advanced.

Ben

 

i got an autometer boost gauge mounted where the stock one goes on the steering column.

got it done by i-speed.

i'll take a pic tomorrow

 

i like the steering column mount unless you are going to get other gauges in which case i'd recommend a gauge cluster not on the pillar... but i like the less bling bling look...

 

I just installed my Autometer Sport Comp 2 1/16" gauge on the column. Didn't want the extra attention with it on the pillar. It looks great and matches the WRX gauges perfectly. It has a black face and silver trim around it just like the stock ones. It also has agreen light to match the rest. Cost me like $65 for everything shipped.

 

I have been given some recommendations, now I have another question. I have knoticed that some are mechanical and some are Electrical. What are the advantages and disadvantages to both?

 

Mechanical - quick to react to changes, reflected in gauge response. Requires a sender at the engine and often a thick capillary tubing (for temperature gauges) to be routed to the gauge. Extra care must be taken not to cause a break in the tubing.

Electrical - ease of installation, usually just a remote sender at the engine with a single wire running to the gauge. Lighter weight than corresponding mechanical temp gauges.

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If you don't like the factory gauges,
check out the Omori Gauges.

Charlie

 

How hard are they install if you don't really know what you are doing?