Installing a boost guage?

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Sep 10, 2006 | 01:56 PM

Shadow

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Installing a boost guage?

The Roush supercharger kit that I had installed on my F150 did not come with a boost guage? Anyone know a simple way I can put one in and also where I can buy one at?

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Sep 10, 2006 | 01:58 PM

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Any parts store will probably have them. Installation is outlined in the instruction. Basically get a spot in the intake manifold to put the vacuum/pressure line to feed the gauge.

Sep 10, 2006 | 02:02 PM

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Thanks, I was just wondering is this something I should takle myself. I am pretty handy but no mechanic. So any hose off the intake should be fine? I want to get a boost guage but is any one brand better?

Sep 10, 2006 | 02:44 PM

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Ebay has some nice choices, back lit.....with carbon fiber faces behind the glass Shaow

http://search.ebay.com/boost-gauge-c...20Q22carbonQ22

Sep 10, 2006 | 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow

I want to get a boost guage but is any one brand better?

autometer is the way to go....you have to watch too because some gagues are in Hg and NOT PSI.....

but here is a cool choice for ya

Sep 10, 2006 | 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by 1993 SLE

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shadow

I want to get a boost guage but is any one brand better?

autometer is the way to go....you have to watch too because some gagues are in Hg and NOT PSI.....

but here is a cool choice for ya

Yea, also pay attention to how far the scale goes. Prolly don't want anything that goes to 50 if you only get 10-12 psi. Wouldn't see the needle move much :P