Scotsman

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I'm looking to get a boost gauge for my bugeye - but don't really want to spend the cash on a defi set-up (£200 for the gauge and controller?).

Looking at the autometer mechanical boost gauge (Gauges & Pods : Subaru Impreza Boost Pack Boost Gauge and Pod). Are these any good? I've read on a thread here that they can hiss? Is that just a fitting issue?

Are there any other cheaper options than the defi?

Cheers
Richard

Scotsman

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Are Steppers any good?

XyberAutos

Cheers
Richard

classic scooby

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Hello mate

This is mine it is a mechanical one,i've had the same one on my last 3 cars and never had a problem,the gauge and pod cost just a little over 50 quid and very easy to fit(although not by me!)

hope this is of some help to you.





Regards

Nick

Scotsman

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Thanks Nick.

I had a mechanical one on my old MY99 back in 2000 and it worked a treat as well.

Looks like the Steppers are only £59 for a boost gauge - which includes the sender, etc. Tempting!

rich_g3

Alright bud, Ive got a uk300 and just fitted a mechanical stepper boost gauge bought from ep racing in leicestershire.Cost £48 and is bang on( 1.15 bar as max). It sits it in a nice carbon fibre 3 hole pod. Looks pretty good.

BlueBugEye

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I fitted a mechanical one to my bug, no problems, used a pillar mount pod - my gauge is a bog standard off the shelf Halfords unit which was bought as a temporary unit until I could get a better one but I now have no plans to change it!
Final fitted gauge

Tee piece location

Silicone vacuum hose routing along throttle cable

Routing through bulkhead

Scotsman

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Very useful pics - many thanks