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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 04:50 PM
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I'm having a Magnuson supercharger installed soon and wondered if it's necessary to have a boost guage or if it's a waste of money.
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 04:58 PM
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they"re nice to look at,add a fuel press gauge also,I believe with the ati the gauge is manditory to see if the belt is slipping!thanks steve :seeya
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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A boost guage is also a vacuum guage,and that can be a very useful tool.
Fuel pressure is also a must if you ask me.
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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A boost guage is also a vacuum guage,and that can be a very useful tool.
Fuel pressure is also a must if you ask me.
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