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Higgy82
02-10-2013, 15:25
I'm looking to fit a boost gauge but cant decide on mechanical or electrical?

what's the overall opinion? and which is the best to go for?

Cheers
clee
02-10-2013, 15:52
I'd always get mech and get a decent one, not a' it lights up and changes colour ' 20 quid Ebay special .
And get one that shows vac as well as always handy as a is someting leaky gauge :D
Higgy82
02-10-2013, 16:12
I'd always get mech and get a decent one, not a' it lights up and changes colour ' 20 quid Ebay special .
And get one that shows vac as well as always handy as a is someting leaky gauge :D

Cheers for the advice. Any particular brands I should be looking at?
clee
02-10-2013, 16:38
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/kit-car/boost-gauges/mocal-mechanical-gauge-turbo-boost

Quite a few on here of decent quality and price range .I'd get one showing PSI rather than bar just for ease of quick glance
Alex
02-10-2013, 17:02
Mocal are pretty good :)
SCHWARTZ
02-10-2013, 18:02
I have a race tech gauge never let me down looks smart and was cheap.
Dre5gtt
02-10-2013, 18:17
http://www.jjcraceandrally.com/kit-car/boost-gauges/mocal-mechanical-gauge-turbo-boost

Quite a few on here of decent quality and price range .I'd get one showing PSI rather than bar just for ease of quick glance

I use this gauge in my s3 and my 5 and have had no problems really good quality for the price
gtmatt
02-10-2013, 19:41
I have a race tech gauge never let me down looks smart and was cheap.

:agree:
Higgy82
02-10-2013, 20:26
cheers guys much appreciated :agree:
TopCat
03-01-2014, 07:37
What are these like to plumb in? I want to still be able to get a reading off my dash boost gauge too, can I just tee it off from the same vac hose & it still be accurate?
Bigfoot
03-01-2014, 08:12
What are these like to plumb in? I want to still be able to get a reading off my dash boost gauge too, can I just tee it off from the same vac hose & it still be accurate?

You cant T off from the original vac hose as this has a 1 way valve so wont show vacuum. You will need to T off from the carb somewhere depending on what you want to measure.
TopCat
03-01-2014, 08:18
You cant T off from the original vac hose as this has a 1 way valve so wont show vacuum. You will need to T off from the carb somewhere depending on what you want to measure.

Cheers honky. :agree:
Jonny5
03-01-2014, 08:41
Mocal or Race tech :agree:
TopCat
03-01-2014, 08:43
Mocal or Race tech :agree:

Cheers johnny, I've sorted a mocal psi gauge, just need to find a decent wideband- what do u suggest?
Jonny5
03-01-2014, 08:45
Cheers johnny, I've sorted a mocal psi gauge, just need to find a decent wideband- what do u suggest?

AEM off Scoff or the latest Innovate gauges look good.
TopCat
08-01-2014, 16:29
Don't use Demon Tweeks on eBay. I ordered a mocal turbo boost gauge in psi & they've sent a BAR gauge- so I rang them up, the bloke on the phone has refused to apologise- then wants the BAR one back before sending out the correct item, plus they want it sent back and won't collect it themselves.

Useless ****ers. I'm just going to fit the BAR one, but it's not the point. **** customer service. Avoid!
TopCat
08-01-2014, 16:30
On a plus note my pillar pod has arrived and my wideband will be here tomorrow.

Thanks John & Chris x