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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:20 PM
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I'm currently building my custom A-Pillar 2 gauge pod. I was thinking of running boost pressure and fuel pressure. I found a gauge from Power Safe, the PSB-1, which has boost and AFR but I can't find a matching gauge that I can purchase for fuel pressure. I found matching Fuel and Boost gauges from Auto Meter and would be willing to go that route but wanted to get feed back from the forum first.


PSB-1: PowerSafe Boost & Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge



http://www.autometer.com/gauges/sport-comp-2.html#
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I personally like Defi gauges.

http://www.defi-shop.com/products/list/

Specifically the Advanced BF.

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I really like those as well but, I can't find one for boost, only for a Turbo or AMP.

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I did the PSB-1 and put it behind the nav screen. Love it.

Curious why you want fuel pressure? Low pressure side or high pressure side?
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Originally Posted by C7&7
I did the PSB-1 and put it behind the nav screen. Love it.

Curious why you want fuel pressure? Low pressure side or high pressure side?
My thinking was, I would have an idea if fuel pressure started to slip and could back out of it before things went south. After doing further research, I decided to go with AFR and Boost pressure. I'm still on the fence but, I'm seriously considering PLX.
Let me know what you think about this setup


http://www.plxdevices.com/ShoppingCart.asp
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Link shows nothing..FYI


Very interested to see your A-pilar when you are done!
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I had a friend build me one out of carbon fiber. I was really just wanting a single however he wanted his first run to be dual pods. Fit looks great but did require a little hand fitting on the first one. I'm sure the next will be even better


Carbon Fiber C7 Dual Gauge Pod
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Originally Posted by Sgoochds650
I had a friend build me one out of carbon fiber. I was really just wanting a single however he wanted his first run to be dual pods. Fit looks great but did require a little hand fitting on the first one. I'm sure the next will be even better
Carbon Fiber C7 Dual Gauge Pod
That looks great!
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Originally Posted by Elite275
That looks great!
Thanks.

He is planning on building a few to sale since he has the molds to produce more. He is an old air craft industry guy so I'm sure he knows a thing or two.

Think I'm going to get a gauge to monitor ethenol percentage to fill the lower opening since I hate having to test E-85 at the pump.
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Originally Posted by chefcg1
Link shows nothing..FYI


Very interested to see your A-pilar when you are done!
Weird, I tried the link and it works for me, any hoo, I'll post pictures when I done...
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Originally Posted by Sgoochds650
I had a friend build me one out of carbon fiber. I was really just wanting a single however he wanted his first run to be dual pods. Fit looks great but did require a little hand fitting on the first one. I'm sure the next will be even better


Carbon Fiber C7 Dual Gauge Pod

From the picture it looks like the first gauges view would be partly blocked from the second, could be the angle of the camera. I'm waiting on the a-pillar I ordered once I receive it the project begins
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Originally Posted by VAVetteC7
From the picture it looks like the first gauges view would be partly blocked from the second, could be the angle of the camera. I'm waiting on the a-pillar I ordered once I receive it the project begins
I think it's the angle as it looks like the picture was taken very high or he is 6'8". Anyhow' I would like to see some more pictures and would love to know if he is making more and how much?
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I have a pair of custom autometers in classified, if interested....wband vac/boost
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Originally Posted by VAVetteC7
I'm currently building my custom A-Pillar 2 gauge pod. I was thinking of running boost pressure and fuel pressure. I found a gauge from Power Safe, the PSB-1, which has boost and AFR but I can't find a matching gauge that I can purchase for fuel pressure. I found matching Fuel and Boost gauges from Auto Meter and would be willing to go that route but wanted to get feed back from the forum first.


PSB-1: PowerSafe Boost & Air/Fuel Ratio Gauge



http://www.autometer.com/gauges/sport-comp-2.html#
how about these? in classifieds
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how about these? in classifieds
Thanks for the thought but I already purchased PLX gauges.
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Originally Posted by VAVetteC7
Thanks for the thought but I already purchased PLX gauges.
Ok, cool....good luck with it !!
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