Boost Gauge opinoins???????????

[s1415u]

Hey im thinking about going sr swap soon and need some advice about the necessary gauges I need. I know I need boost and water temp for sure. But what about a wideband,EGT, air/fuel etc. are these necessary? Because im going to run a very mild set up and probably use the stock turbo and mani for a while. Also what do you guys think of Autometer gauges or where I could get some decently priced gauges? any good suggestions is much appreciated.

[Razi]

You won't need a wideband unless you're going to tune your car.

For my KA-T setup, I'm using Autometer gauges I bought off of eBay.
I'm using Boost, Oil Pressure, and Water Temp, good things to have.

[SX APPEAL]

I'd go with an oil pressure gauge too, good warning if things are about to go boom lol

[Razi]

Yep, haha.

[DEEPfrom1]

My prosport gauges are s***, they cool though.

[Morph]

My prosport gauges are s***, they cool though.

Good talk.

[S14toRPS13]

I'd save up a bit and get one from a reputable company ie HKS, Greddy, Apexi, Defi etc. I bought the Megan ones and although my boost meter reads fairly accurate, my water temp gauge is really suspect now. It used to read between 190 degrees to 200 degrees and now it barely goes pass 175. Plus a lot of the cheap brand ones looks cheesy.

[Hijacker]

Autometer ftw. Bare minimum, boost and oil pressure.

[s1415u]

You won't need a wideband unless you're going to tune your car.

For my KA-T setup, I'm using Autometer gauges I bought off of eBay.
I'm using Boost, Oil Pressure, and Water Temp, good things to have.

Well im either going with a JWT/Nis tune or I might go with a piggy back like a Apexi super afc neo for tunning so would I need a wideband if i go with a piggyback? So really im just gonna need a boost, oil press , water temp and maybe a oil temp? also I know im gonna need a boost controller but what about a turbo timer? is it necessary? So what do you guys think of innovate or aem gauges?

[s1415u]

Autometer ftw. Bare minimum, boost and oil pressure.

So how accurate are Autometer gauges? I know of alot of muscle car guys that use them and they are priced nice.

[biggie]

Autometer is good.

I'm running all Autometer: Boost, OIl Temp/Pressure, EGT, and Water Temp.

[Hijacker]

I've never had an issue with autometer. It's a good brand

[OutToWinPAHC]

Electric gauges.... no mechanical temp or pressure gauges.

[s1415u]

I've never had an issue with autometer. It's a good brand

Awesome, I'll have to pick up some for sure. The only reason im asking these questions is because this going to pretty tight budget build and i only want to buy what is necessary and later on when more $$$ starts rolling in, i'll go for the more bling parts. Does anyone think i'll need a turbo timer?? or this just a waste.

[DEEPfrom1]

My prosport gauges are s***, they cool though.

Good talk.

Sorry, forgot to the world "look".

Edit, "My prosport gauges are s***, they look cool though"

Better?

[cjmirabal1]

prosports are great..... electrical ftw! i have em and my mechanic has em on his evo 8 mr....and on his brothers subaru.....
boost, oil press, water temp minimum

[DEEPfrom1]

My electronic boost gauge was not correct at all, and could not be calibrated. So I had to purchase a mechanical gauge also, so I still have the electronic one, laying around. Also my oil pressure gauge has to be taped on to make it work, has done this since new. I havent even put in my water temp gauge because, I don't feel like doing it all to have it not work, haha. These were all purchased brand new from prosport directly.

[cjmirabal1]

My electronic boost gauge was not correct at all, and could not be calibrated. So I had to purchase a mechanical gauge also, so I still have the electronic one, laying around. Also my oil pressure gauge has to be taped on to make it work, has done this since new. I havent even put in my water temp gauge because, I don't feel like doing it all to have it not work, haha. These were all purchased brand new from prosport directly.

might just be case by case...cuz besides us 3 i mention...everyone else ive seen run em loved em

[DEEPfrom1]

Yeah, I bought them because I read great reviews. s*** happens!

[cjmirabal1]

Yeah, I bought them because I read great reviews. s*** happens!

yeah basicly...i heard of ppl getting broken defi gauges right out the box...... smh