Page 1 of 1
what guage
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 4:02 pm
by GUTROLL
hi, what type of boost guage do i need for a 2008 gu commonrail 3ltr. manual ( tubed type ) or electrical ? thanks, steve.
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:39 pm
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)
Re: what guage
Posted: Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:14 pm
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 7:27 am
by GUTROLL
thanks guys goin auto meter
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 12:28 pm
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
If not then i'll feel better about buying a water temp and oil pressure gauge.
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:19 pm
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
If not then i'll feel better about buying a water temp and oil pressure gauge.
Yeah mate. Autometer are pretty good.
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 3:44 pm
by ShaneGQ
Where is the best place in Brissy to get the guages fitted?
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 4:48 pm
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:41 pm
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.
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:44 pm
by NutterGQ
sorry dude if accuracy means more than chrome and carbon fibre you need to look else where lol
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 5:48 pm
by NutterGQ
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 6:26 pm
by mud_runner_GQ
auto meter boost gauges are crap!
go VDO or stuwart warnner.
Posted: Sun Aug 23, 2009 8:22 pm
by coxy321
ShaneGQ wrote:Where is the best place in Brissy to get the guages fitted?
Don't be a slack arse - DIY!!!!