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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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best cheap gauges ont he market

im looking for an oil pressure a boost gauge....what are the best cheapest gauges on the market that match our stock tach/speedo? i was thinking cobalt series autometer maybe...any suggestions
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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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that is a good start, the words cheap and good never really go together though
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Old May 17, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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that is a good start, the words cheap and good never really go together though
true...i just hate to pay 200 for one gauge
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Old May 17, 2008 | 10:49 AM
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why would u want to do that..if ur puttin a turbo kit on the car and have one of those cheap gauges fail and boom ur car blows...just get the rite stuff.all u really need is a wideband(AEM) and a interceptor really
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Old May 17, 2008 | 10:50 AM
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all the autometer sport comp guages are decently priced
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Old May 17, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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autometer forsure
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Old May 17, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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Cheap = Glow Shift Gauges

www.glowshiftdirect.com
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Old May 17, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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personally, i only use autometer or VDO gauges. the autometers are really not that expensive.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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50 bucks for a wideband...edit not a wideband...lol
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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by iLLmaTic3s
50 bucks for a wideband...edit not a wideband...lol
QFT narrowband
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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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QFT narrowband
yeah i saw the gauge w/o openin it..and i was like yep narrowband wit a volt meter within it..
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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by iLLmaTic3s
yeah i saw the gauge w/o openin it..and i was like yep narrowband wit a volt meter within it..

a narrowband is basically just a volt meter anyway.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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PLX Devices makes a narrowband to wideband converter. Will work with any gauge that has a 0-1v input. Probally cheaper than buying a wideband.

Cheapo narrowband gauge + PLX Devices M series narrowband to wideband converter = voila.

Also, heres a cheap wideband from a good brand: http://www.034motorsport.com/product...roducts_id=753

$100 FTW. You just gotta buy the wideband controller.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 07:52 PM
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i have an autometer cobalt series boost gauge. i like
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by iLLmaTic3s
why would u want to do that..if ur puttin a turbo kit on the car and have one of those cheap gauges fail and boom ur car blows...just get the rite stuff.all u really need is a wideband(AEM) and a interceptor really
aahh i should probably rephrase my statement...i mean i dont want a super cheapie gauge just not something overpriced
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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Autometer for Boost and Oil Pressure
Innovate for Wideband
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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go autometer. they've pretty much been the best on the market for years now. i have the cobalt series and they are very nice.
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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Our factory gauges are made by autometer(I think...not 100% on that), I know that the SS/SC's boost/vaccum gauge is(says so on the face). And thats who i'm sticking with for my gauges when I decide whitch ones to get.

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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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Yes the factory gauge is Autometer's Electrical series boost gauge
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Old May 17, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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boost gauge is but the rest is just a factory overlay to match it.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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i have an autometer Ultra lite oil press. gauge it was 65 buck and its silver it looks good with the stock gauges
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Old May 18, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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on summitracing they now have autometer guages with chevy logos, there pretty freaking sweet and decently priced.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Goto Autozone.

I picked up a Faze boost gauge for $30. It works fine.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by originaladrian
on summitracing they now have autometer guages with chevy logos, there pretty freaking sweet and decently priced.
cant find em
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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When the turbo goes on so does the autometer cobalt series wideband and boost gauge. Got the interceptor going in now.
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