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what guage

Post by GUTROLL »

hi, what type of boost guage do i need for a 2008 gu commonrail 3ltr. manual ( tubed type ) or electrical ? thanks, steve.
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Post by coxy321 »

Same same really. I've found the mechanical ones easier to diagnose faults with, and are a bit more responsive than electronic units. I've never had any issues with the mechanical type.

Make sure you get a decent one - no cheap chinese crap. Get a brand name (VDO, Speco, Autometer etc)
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Post by Skegbudley »

GUTROLL wrote:hi, what type of boost guage do i need for a 2008 gu commonrail 3ltr. manual ( tubed type ) or electrical ? thanks, steve.
You need one that goes to 30PSI.
I run the Autometer one. Matches the EGT gauge too.
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Post by GUTROLL »

thanks guys goin auto meter
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Post by twodiffs »

So Autometer is pretty good and accurate for a brand then???

I've looked at them in Repco etc and they are way cheaper than VDO or anything...which just made me think they were dodgy :roll:

If not then i'll feel better about buying a water temp and oil pressure gauge.
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Post by Skegbudley »

twodiffs wrote:So Autometer is pretty good and accurate for a brand then???

I've looked at them in Repco etc and they are way cheaper than VDO or anything...which just made me think they were dodgy :roll:

If not then i'll feel better about buying a water temp and oil pressure gauge.
Yeah mate. Autometer are pretty good.
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Post by ShaneGQ »

Where is the best place in Brissy to get the guages fitted?
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Post by NutterGQ »

lol funny, autometer was one of the most inaccurate pieces of SHlT tested, its popular because muzzas and ricers use them due to their finish.....pretty sure autospeed had a thorough test.
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Post by twodiffs »

NutterGQ wrote:lol funny, autometer was one of the most inaccurate pieces of SHlT tested, its popular because muzzas and ricers use them due to their finish.....pretty sure autospeed had a thorough test.
Oh good on ya Nutter...now i'm back to square 1. :rofl:
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Post by NutterGQ »

sorry dude if accuracy means more than chrome and carbon fibre you need to look else where lol
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http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_1008/article.html

http://www.autospeed.com.au/cms/A_1017/article.html
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Post by mud_runner_GQ »

auto meter boost gauges are crap!
go VDO or stuwart warnner. ;)
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ShaneGQ wrote:Where is the best place in Brissy to get the guages fitted?
Don't be a slack arse - DIY!!!!
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