Boost/vac vs. Boost only Gauge?

[vertigyn]

I'm looking into getting some Auto Meter Cobalt gauges for my newly KB'd Mach. The gauges will consist of a water temp gauge, a boost gauge, and a DPPS gauge.

I'm trying to decide to get a straight boost gauge or a boost/vacuum gauge. Which one do you guys recommend and why? What's the benefits of having the vacuum on the gauge too?

Thanks guys!

 

[01yellercobra]

I run a boost/vac gauge. I like having the vacuum side in case I need to do any troubleshooting.

 

[meaty mac]

i run a boost/vac gauge. I like having the vacuum side in case i need to do any troubleshooting.

+1 vacuum can be just as important

 

[Screamin Cobra]

I was always under the impression that the autometer straight boost gauge would be nice for a turbo setup and the Vac/Boost would be good for the supercharger. I run Vac/Boost and thats what I'd recommend to you as well. You can also see how close you are getting into boost (during vac) at into give time.

 

[LS1PUSSOUT]

boost/vaccum is best and looks cooler. Youll get to see the needle move around whenever the car is running. And itll show if you have a big vaccum leak

 

[stangkid]

I run boost/vac.

 

[flowgoode]

Get a vac/boost gauge, it will tell you if you have a vaccum leak and if your engine is running well.

 

[vertigyn]

Thank you guys! Boost/vac it is.

 

[97cobrastatus]

Elliott, always on the quest for answers. And more mods hahaha

 

[vertigyn]

Elliott, always on the quest for answers. And more mods hahaha

Damn Straight

Now....what's next??

PS - I'm not sure your sig is large enough....you should crop and shrink that bad boy down some.

 

[97cobrastatus]

whats next? honestly if i had the mach i would be done. That car is badass as it sits.
but thats just me

as for the sig, i had two of the same pics in photobucket, changed the sig pic real quick, and didn't realize it was the full size pic

should be better now

 

[vertigyn]

Eventually I want coil overs all around, maybe a tubular k-member, FR500 steering wheel, seats, twin disc clutch, 6spd tranny, AL driveshaft, level 5 half shafts...eventually a forged motor. Just a few things on my list But this is all pretty far off I think.

 

[97cobrastatus]

yeah well thats about the only thing i have you beat on is the forged motor and AL Driveshaft hahaha