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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:15 PM
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Does anyone have any recommendations or suggestions for analog gauges? I'm looking to purchase an Analog Boost and A/F gauge. While I love the Auto Meter Cobalt series, I'm not looking to spend $580 on two gauges. Thanks.
Old May 4, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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what prices are you seeing for those gauges?

I ran the Autometer Cobalt Boost and Trans Temp and A/F meter in my F-150.

paid about $40 for each one brand new on eBay.



edit: the analog A/F (narrowband) is cheap...the wideband is like $250 though...but well worth it IMO

edit #2: damn, prices have gone up since 2008.

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Old May 4, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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For boost, you can do the mechanical; those run around $50-60. I have a autometer 3301 for $54 shipped, new inbox with everything. SportComp series.

For wideband, there's a lot of choices. And you do want to go with the full wideband, not the 'stock' or narrowband, as that's useless. There's a lot of wideband possibilities. I use a PLX AFR sending unit to a VEI digital gauge.
If you want a wideband analog gauge, your choices for gauge will be smaller, but hopefully any 0-5v sending unit/sensor can provide the wideband signal you need.
Old May 4, 2010 | 06:46 PM
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I just finished installing gauges and loved the outcome; I have a thread on here showing them and will be posting my build soon.

https://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l...ly-gauges.html

I like the Speedhut Revolution Series gauges. They can be customized the gauges for your needs (Color, Font, Finish, number range, ect).

Analog A/F gauge: $113 - A/ F Wide Band custom Gauge (w/ Dual Peak) 2-1/16
Analog Vac/Boost: $169 - 30inhg - 20psi (w/ Dual Peak)2-1/16
Gauges = $282

Innovate Motorsports LC-1 Wideband Controller: $199
Total = $481 for custom gauges and great WB controller.

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Old May 5, 2010 | 11:25 AM
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Thanks for all of the feedback. After researching other gauges, I decided to bite the bullet and have the following installed at Brenspeed. Better be worth ever penny.

* Auto Meter Cobalt 6159 Boost gauge
* Auto Meter Cobalt 6178 A/F meter
* SOS double gauge pillar
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