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Old 06-11-2004, 05:11 AM
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Default Reccomendations for a good quality and relatively inexpensive fuel pressure gauge...

for inside cabin or under hood.

id probably prefer under hood because it makes things a little easier but throw out your reccomendations. thanks

oh yeah has to measure a max of at least 5Bars range of 3-5Bars (or in that area) would be ideal
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Default how much are you looking to spend?

An Autometer 100psi gauge costs about $40, plus another $20-$30 for the lines to hook it up.

Keep in mind we're talking high fuel pressures here and potential fire hazards, so you don't really want to skimp on the lines and fittings.

I've got an Autometer gauge mounted to my hood, but that's probably not for everyone. I would suggest having a line long enough so you can set the gauge under the wipers when need be, and then tuck it back into the engine compartment when done.
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Default dont really have a set budget on it but didnt want to break the bank on it...

$60 - $70 for the gauge and lines and what not actually seems a little lower than i had imagined but also sounds good.

have any pics of your install? id love to see what it looks like.
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Default I'll have to look to dig up some older pics....

I've got an adjustable external regulator now, so it's not the stock setup anymore.

Autometer also makes an electric gauge you can mount in the interior, it only costs $200
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Default I love my SPA combo boost/EGT guage, very hi accuracy and not 2 exp. for 2 guages in 1

Do a net search on SPA Guages
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Default Audisport used an Oil pressure gauge as a fuel pressure gauge.

My car has the same VDO gage reading pressure(bar) for both.

Simple install too, use an oil pressure sender.
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Default I would be worried about the fuel eating the sensor components...

if the sensor materials aren't built to handle fuel, then it could fail over time.
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check ECS they have a cheap kit
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low probablility. aka i wouldnt be worried...petrol vs thick petrol
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yeah but the gauge only comes with the fpr. i already have an fpr so dont need that one.


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