Boost Guage recomendations?

[Rickie3]

Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced boost gauge to suit my 3Litre DID engine, and also where to fit the tubing to the engine please, I checked this out but want to be sure, it currently has a small SAAS gauge plumbed in by previous owner, but the needle is noisy as hell makes a fluttery ticking noise, so I think it is fitted with the wrong gauge
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-PATROL-DIESEL-TURBO-BOOST-52mm-Analogue-Gauge-7-Colours-guage-deisel-/360846447810?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item54041fd4c2

[mudski]

Hey mate. When buying gauges buy quality. The one you linked is more likely of the lesser quality. It's very important to get a good gauge that is accurate. Autron I think they are called seems to be the choice around here. I have a McNally but at $350 it's not cheap. VDO make good gauges too.
Where to plumb it up. Usually just tap into the intercooler pipe somewhere by welding a threaded bung in.

[Lemo79]

The boost gauge in your link also displays vacuum which is not needed, I would search out one that displays the range of 0 to 30psi boost only which will give you a better scale and more accurate readout. I personally run a Autron gauge which I am very happy with and one of my main considerations was the alarm features. I fitted a barb in the metal elbow inlet pipe to the IC for the boost line.

Lemo.

[Rickie3]

bit of a tight budget atm wife has shut the purse on me, cant see what the problem is with her ive only spent a few grand in a couple weeks on goodies for my car LOL anyway would this gauge suffice for the time being?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VDO-BOOST-GAUGE-BLACK-0-15PSI-52MM-TURBO-DIESEL-LANDCRUISER-PATROL-GQ-GU-4WD-/121103894717?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c325ac8bd

[threedogs]

I have Speco white face boost gauge works a treat and didn't break the bank.

[HuskyInAuz]

Here is what I have, AutoMeter, seem to work fine but I have not had anything else.41877

[meh]

I initially bought cheapies from ebay, $99 for boost and EGT, the boost flickered and the EGT button broke off after changing the color's the first time. Ended up with some nice digital ones

[sooty_10]

Just to add to list I use the Auber instruments digital gauges. They are under $100 each delivered with the sensors (either boost or EGT). They have many functions and are simple to use, easy to install and very accurate. Check them out at http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5

[sooty_10]

41880
A pic of my auber gauges

[kevin07]

bit of a tight budget atm wife has shut the purse on me, cant see what the problem is with her ive only spent a few grand in a couple weeks on goodies for my car LOL anyway would this gauge suffice for the time being?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VDO-BOOST-GAUGE-BLACK-0-15PSI-52MM-TURBO-DIESEL-LANDCRUISER-PATROL-GQ-GU-4WD-/121103894717?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c325ac8bd

no good......

[kevin07]

I have autometer pyro is in Celsius as most of the talk is done in Celsius and the boost 0- 35psi perfect I believe alitis007 has these at the best price. for me I drive my car by the pyro not to concerned about the boost as it behaves itself

[Rickie3]

I initially bought cheapies from ebay, $99 for boost and EGT, the boost flickered and the EGT button broke off after changing the color's the first time. Ended up with some nice digital oneswhere did you buy the digital ones mate?
@ threedogs how much are the Speco gauges? I would like to buy a matching pair, my budget is $250 for a boost and pyro gauge am I going to get something for around that kind of coin?

[threedogs]

Speco are down the low end and I have found the boost gauge accurate with my ECU-Talk
Pyro gauges are $$$$ but $250 could see you squeeze in two gauges at that price.
As Kev said by zero to 35psi and pyro in Centigradehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/icons/icon7.png

[Rickie3]

Speco are down the low end and I have found the boost gauge accurate with my ECU-Talk
Pyro gauges are $$$$ but $250 could see you squeeze in two gauges at that price.
As Kev said by zero to 35psi and pyro in Centigradehttp://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/images/icons/icon7.pngdoes your speco boost gauge make a fluttery noise at all threedogs? is this the same as yours?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/2-SPECO-BOOST-GAUGE-30PSI-TURBO-DIESEL-NISSAN-PATROL-TOYOTA-LANDCRUISER-ETC-/131052170651?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e83516d9b

[threedogs]

From memory it did flutter/noisey a bit but found the installer never tightened up the nut on the tubing all good now though.
Yeah that looks like mine

[Rickie3]

ok got the speco boost gauge for $52 delivered pretty happy with that price, just need a pyro gauge with a white face to match the boost gauge, didnt go with speco pyro as its not Celsius, can anyone recommend a pyro gauge with white face that wont break the budget please

[Robo]

Try
http://www.gauge-shop.com.au/