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Old 12-06-2007, 11:06
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Anyone point me in the right direction of what boost gauge to buy for my silvia, im pretty new to the turbo world & don't wanna buy a piece of crap but also don't wanna get ripped off or spend the earth on it?

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Old 24-06-2007, 12:23
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Can't believe no one can surggest me a good boost gauge to buy, are there none out there!?! anyway also require an electric fan to replace the standard one of the Silvia, so i can make a bit of room for the the intercooler & try gain as many ponies as i can, so what fan should i be getting?

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Old 24-06-2007, 12:53
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hi mate ive jst put a pair pf cossie twin fans on mine with a switch for now im lookin at a thermosat t peice on ebay they around 30 notes the fans fit perfect across the rad n mount easy! as for a boost gauge ive always thought that aslong as its not a reali cheap 1 it shud b quite acurate n thats all u lookin for reali again check ebay hope it helps
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i used a top hose from a sierra i think its the 2.0 twin cam 8v engine in 91 onwards (but could have been the diesel turbo one), they have thermostat for the fan in the top rad hose, works fine on mine.
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Old 25-06-2007, 21:19
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get one that reads in 1psi increments and goes upto 20psi(unless your planning on something crazy)Dont buy and of these fancy led fast and furious type gauges.Look in demon tweeks motorsport catalogue
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Old 25-06-2007, 23:38
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i have found that autometer guages are gd, can get them form apex performance for reasonable prices
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Old 26-06-2007, 08:39
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Cheers gives me a rough guide on what to buy now & don't worry i hate things with led's tacky shiny bits!!
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