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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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which 3 gauges do i need most for a supercharged car...and where should i buy them from...i know i need a boost gauge...but what else would i need?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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probably oil temperature/pressure, fuel pressure, and air/fuel ratio.
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boost, air fuel and oil pressure.
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one of my friends was telling me that i would need a exhaust temp (EGT)... is that really necessary?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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not intirely but you could.

i do have a sick boost gauge for sale. its an aem boost gauge unit. i'd let it go for 100 shipped. let me know if your interested
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Question, do you even need gauges?
Old Nov 16, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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to monitor everything, i really only think its necessary if your turbo or nitrous'ed unless you have more boost comin from your stock S/c (with the smaller pulley)
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yes i do have the smaller pulley going on there...soo i wanna see what i am boosting and all that...
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