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Old Apr 4, 2005, 08:02 AM
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Basic Mods with no Gauges?!
Hey guys, I see so many threads with mods that people have, for example intake, mbc, tbe, and without reflash... there no indications that there are gauges. How are you guys monitoring the boost you are hitting? Cause if there is some other way to figure it out and save money right now I would do it... someone clue me in.
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Old Apr 4, 2005, 08:18 AM
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Gauges! We don't need no stinking gauges! JK
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Old Apr 4, 2005, 08:20 AM
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A boost gauge should be one of you first mods.
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Old Apr 4, 2005, 08:20 AM
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cuz,..guages aren't really important enough TO SHOW...

and a lot of people like me have sh*tty gauges that aren't worth showing..
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Don't skimp on your boost gauge. It is not for show and it is not optional for modding.

If you *HAVE* to save on parts, find a used 52mm GReddy boost gauge here or on some place like honda-tech.
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Old Apr 4, 2005, 08:44 AM
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I only list the power mods in my sig, I don't list all the crap I have on my car. I've got a Defi-D boost gauge tho, works good.
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Yeah I figured you guys had gauges and weren't mentioning them as mods.
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At least put in a boost gauge when you start modding. If I were to mod my car I would put in oil pressure and temp gauges as well. Im still undecided on egt or o2, if either.

A good set of gauges will cost you a couple hundred, but could save you thousands. Its a no brainer to me.
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im still trying to figure out what brand and style of gauges i want. im lookin at those new hks gauges or the defi's
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i have guages... greddy 60mm boost, egt, and oil temp... i don't list them because they're pretty much said for... no gauges = no mods
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I run boost, egt, and oil pressure. I think a good set of gauges should be your first mod.
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Originally Posted by donmeca2020
im still trying to figure out what brand and style of gauges i want. im lookin at those new hks gauges or the defi's
Defi-D gauges are amazing and well priced
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Quick HIJACK question...what's the NORMAL range for an EGT gauge on an Evo...like at idle, cruising, and hard running?
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get a boost gauge !
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I ordered the white-faced 52mm greddy gauge, I wanted omori but they pulled out of north america...
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