EGT/Boost Gauges

[rookiepatroller]

So I was wondering which way to go with boost/egt gauges, I've had a look around on various sites at different ones but still have no idea what to go for. digital or mechanical? Dash mount or pod? dual gauges or multifunction? I need reliability and accuracy without having to go and rob a bank. I'd also be very interested to know which brands to avoid.

Thanks in advance.

[mudski]

Just avoid cheap pretty much. I use Mc.Nally, many others use VDO or Autotron.

[rookiepatroller]

what about this?

http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=5_21&products_id=357

I was thinking about mounting it in the centre console below the tuner.

[MEGOMONSTER]

These are mine but abit expensive.
I went with Autron.
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[patrol2.8]

I use auberins for egt and and also head metal temp for boost i just use a sas gauge but will be swapping that to a digital read out as i find digital much better

[sooty_10]

I also use auber instrument gauges. I find they are extremely accurate and easy to read. They also have max/min feature and an external output triggered by user set alarm levels for use with a relay etc. They are versatile and capable of been used with a variety of sensors so you can switch the use of them without having to buy another gauge. I have 3 mounted below my stereo red is EGT, green is boost, and blue is now hooked up to water temp. I also have another air intake temp sensor and when I get my intercooler setup I'll change water temp to air intake for a while. Tried uploading a pic but motor culture isn't letting me for some reason. I'll try again later....

[threedogs]

I use Speco and when combined with the ECU-talk very accurate.
if you require a pillar pod give me a pm.
what if you want a double din head unit down the track

[Avo]

Sending pm about pillar pod 3dogs

[Dales300exc]

Im loving the look of the autrons!

[Hodge]

I have an Autron gauge, and it's pretty good. Being able to set alarms on it at set points really helps when tuning up the NADS !
Only gripe I have with the Autron is how bloody bright they are at night driving.

[shan-747]

im putting a set of auto meter cobalt in tomorrow and i got them of ebay

[meh]

40854I got some of the EVO digital ones off ebay, work great

[rookiepatroller]

Thanks for everyone's input so far. Definitely helping me narrowing it down. Cheers

[Avo]

Thanks for everyone's input so far. Definitely helping me narrowing it down. Cheers

Not just you mate,me also...thanks guys.

[Avo]

im putting a set of auto meter cobalt in tomorrow and i got them of ebay

can you wack a pic up of it when it's finished mate,tell us if you like them or not,Cheers.

[kevin07]

I believe alitis007 does the best price on autometer

[LaurelTurboDiesel]

Cheap gauges from ebay work just as fine as they more expensive ones.

[shan-747]

Yea ill put a pic up tomorrow

[shan-747]

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[NotTortoise]

Those look great. What size are they?

[kevin07]

52mm I would say

[shan-747]

Yea they are 52mm autometer cobalt

[NotTortoise]

Are these the gauges that you are having troubles with? The boost not behaving?

[shan-747]

Nah its all good I called the guy today about the boost and its meant to do what its doing so the gauges are perfect and im loving them