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Old Jun 3, 2021 | 03:08 AM
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80s Boost Gauge

I have a 86 Digital dash car that I am supercharging. Anyone have a very period correct, at least looking, boost gauge? Been looking for awhile but cant seem to find anything that complements the dash well. Maybe modify a cheaper modern gauge like the pictured below?


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Old Jun 4, 2021 | 01:19 PM
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Re: 80s Boost Gauge

If you're feeling crafty, take a digital dash fuel gauge and control board, make a custom overlay and housing for it, and use that as your basis... just a suggestion if you want it to *really* look factory. Or get an arduino and a small display to make a custom gauge.
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Old Jun 7, 2021 | 01:32 PM
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Re: 80s Boost Gauge

Digital Boost Gauge for Diesel Engine, 3 bar / 48 PSI, White 701098738126 | eBay

what about something like that?


Youd need a housing or something it seems though. Not sure how it hooks up though


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Old Jun 7, 2021 | 01:54 PM
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Re: 80s Boost Gauge

Did the Buick Grand Nationals have a boost gauge?
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Old Jun 8, 2021 | 10:38 AM
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Re: 80s Boost Gauge

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Did the Buick Grand Nationals have a boost gauge?
Yep. You can see it in this video.
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 12:34 PM
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I Like he GN boost Gauge. Thinking lately I might just have to build one.
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Old Jul 12, 2021 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by t/aws61985
I Like he GN boost Gauge. Thinking lately I might just have to build one.
They were very inaccurate in the GNs.
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Old Jan 8, 2022 | 01:14 PM
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Re: 80s Boost Gauge

Helpful video, thanks. I have long wanted to buy something similar and improve my Chevy's engine. I also needed a turbocharger sensor, it came with many spare parts for the silverado 5.3 performance upgrades, there are a lot of chips and tuners, as well as other modifications for different cars


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