Gauges for WRX

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Jan 20, 2003 | 01:00 AM

Collins

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Gauges for WRX

I'm at the point where I'm starting some peformance engine upgrades on my '03 WRX. AT the very least, I would like to add a boost gauge. My confusion concerns what type to buy. 1} Electric boost gauges, more expensive, and offer many features that I don't need, {recall, memory, limits}.
Conversly, mechanical gauges are less expensive, easier to install, and have all the info. I need.
My qestion is: Are electric gauges supeior in accuracy, or do they just offer more features? Bottom line: I want the most accurate, reliable measurement of boost pressue!
Any, and all constructive comments would be appreciated.
Thank You,
Collins

Jan 20, 2003 | 08:35 PM

WickedRydaX

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Car Info: Black WRX, X.S. turbo back exhaust, X.S. cold air, and a lot of plans

If you are planning getting a Boost controller most good ones have a built in guage that would be the most accurate (atleast they should be). They also have most of the features the Electric boost gauges have, so the best buy for your money, if your planning on a boost controller, get a great one, remember you get what you pay for most of the time.

Jan 28, 2003 | 05:40 AM

jasno999

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From: King of Prussia PA

Car Info: Blaze yellow WRX 2002

Just get an Autometer mechanical boost gage.

They are very reliable and work best. They are simple to install and run the tubing. Jsut make sure nto to get the tubing too close to your downpipe cause it will melt.

But I did a center mount boost, oil temp and volt meter. Looks great and not to difficult to do.

Feb 2, 2003 | 05:23 PM

spectra

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Car Info: 2003 WRX Blue

I have a Defi center gauge pod and it fits 60mm gauges. I wanted to find out about putting some AutoMeter Ultra-Lite gauges in it. On the AutoMeter web site the gauges are in Inches not MM. The sizes are 2-1/16" and 2-5/8" so what size is this in MM. Is this 52mm and 60mm or not?