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Boost gauge....just boost or boost and vacuum? Which to get? TIA

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Old 12-09-2003, 07:47 AM
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Boost gauge....just boost or boost and vacuum? Which to get? TIA
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Default If you want peak and hold (which I did), get the Blitz DC DTT

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They're the same.
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Default I like having both as it's easy to see when I'm just under boost - great for when it's cold

Also, I like analog as opposed to digital - I prefer to see a needle, not just numbers.

I have an AWE vent gauge - very happy with it.
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I second that, plus having the turbo timer basically for free is nice
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Default I like having both vac and boost so you can really monitor the system...

It's fun to see the changes in vac like when you change elevation or idle speed. Good way to understand what's going on in the engine. Also, I found that the transition between vac/boost was a little rough once and it led me to find a bad DV. Just an extra tool to see the car's operation.
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