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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:27 PM
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Vacuum press also or just get one that starts with 0 psi(boost. Is there any plus's to having one with both... I am new to the FI deal so just bear with me..

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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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I like the Autometer gauges that show 30 in Vacuum to 20 psi of Boost.
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I like the Autometer gauges that show 30 in Vacuum to 20 psi of Boost.
Excellent, thats the one I am leaning towards.... But is there any advantage to it or is it just a personal pref thing??

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Old Aug 13, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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yes, most of the time your running in vacuum. I like to keep an eye on my manifold pressure while cruising, not sure why, just do
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Great I am gona order that beast now... All I could figure, that it could be helpful for tuning issues, or if there is a leak at some point, I dunno, Ima get it..

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John, I should be getting mine today. Autometer Phantom I 30 in vacuum 20psi boost.

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Originally Posted by phasemaster1
John, I should be getting mine today. Autometer Phantom I 30 in vacuum 20psi boost.

Jaime
Yah I just found a new one on a certain site, from a store, that was cheap, NIB. Also picked my WB gauge for over a 100 less then anybody...

John
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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I run a 30 in/hg - 25 psi and max it out every day. I like having vacuum on the gauge aswell.
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Yep it's always good to see vac too
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