gauges? what size? which one? how many?
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gauges? what size? which one? how many?
hi i was interested in purchasing a boost gauge. but after reading a couple posts, it seems that everyone who has a boost gauge also has a egt. Can someone please explain why both are preferred, and can someone tell me which one is best for the buck. also, what size do most people have on the a-pillar? and is the install hard? Thanks
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Most people install a boost gauge, EGT, and a third gauge, usually oil pressure or oil temp. The gauges help to monitor the condition of the car and are helpful for a modified car. It's personal preference what size gauges you want. I personally have 60mm gauges in a Defi center pod. The boost gauge and oil pressure gauges are pretty easy. The EGT requires removal of the exhaust manifold in order to drill and tap a hole for the sensor.
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YEAH GO DEFI.......I HAVE BOOST...EGT.....AND OIL PRESSURE.....THEYRE COSTLY BUT THEYRE NICE.......I HAVE THE 52MM GAUGES......THE BLACK FACED ONES MATCH NICELY WITH THE GREEN CLUSTER....BUT THE NEEDLES ARE RED.....EGT TO DETERMINE THE MIXTURE OF UR A/F......OIL PRESSURE AND BOOST ARE OBVIOUS
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I like small gauges for a few reasons. (I have three 45mm gauges).
- once you get used to a gauge you generally don't have to actually see the number, you can instantly tell the reading by the position of the needle. Big or small gauge, angles are angles.
- small gauges generally cost less
- small gauges are less likely to get stolen
- small gauges fit in the stock pod or in a 1 DIN faceplate.
- personally, I think its a cleaner look.
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- once you get used to a gauge you generally don't have to actually see the number, you can instantly tell the reading by the position of the needle. Big or small gauge, angles are angles.
- small gauges generally cost less
- small gauges are less likely to get stolen
- small gauges fit in the stock pod or in a 1 DIN faceplate.
- personally, I think its a cleaner look.
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Originally posted by mmboost
I like small gauges for a few reasons. (I have three 45mm gauges).
- once you get used to a gauge you generally don't have to actually see the number, you can instantly tell the reading by the position of the needle. Big or small gauge, angles are angles.
- small gauges generally cost less
- small gauges are less likely to get stolen
- small gauges fit in the stock pod or in a 1 DIN faceplate.
- personally, I think its a cleaner look.
jason
I like small gauges for a few reasons. (I have three 45mm gauges).
- once you get used to a gauge you generally don't have to actually see the number, you can instantly tell the reading by the position of the needle. Big or small gauge, angles are angles.
- small gauges generally cost less
- small gauges are less likely to get stolen
- small gauges fit in the stock pod or in a 1 DIN faceplate.
- personally, I think its a cleaner look.
jason
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has anyone tried to fit the gauges in the the 2nd din after removing the 2din oem head unit? or do you guy just buy the housing from subaru for the stock gauge package thingy
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I know there was quite a bit of fit/finish controversy with the Autometer 2 guage cluster bezel, but I really like mine.
It is for 2 1/16"(52mm) guages, of which I have SportComp EGT, and boost.
It is for 2 1/16"(52mm) guages, of which I have SportComp EGT, and boost.
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Dats it! Now yer forcing me to take new pics and post'em! 
BAN SUVS sez: "ricer-sized"
Hahahahaha! I think its time for a Rice-tionary so we can define such terms
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BAN SUVS sez: "ricer-sized"
Hahahahaha! I think its time for a Rice-tionary so we can define such terms
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I have the Defi's and i love em. The ability to recall peak readings makes checking up on the car a lot easier after a race or tuning session.
