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Originally Posted by Dean
Unless you actually plan to use the fancy features of the Defi controller/gauges, I don't think they are worth the price. Good old Autometer and similar gauges are significantly cheaper, meet most folks needs and are available at Summit.
I can't really add anything to Scott's list other than to say once you get past oil/water temp/pressure, Boost, EGT and A/F all go together. Boost by itself is just a cosmetic/show off gauge. Once you need one, you need the other two IMHO. If you want a boost gauge to make sure you aren't over boosting, you better be worried about EGTs and AFR.
FP is really a troubleshooting gauge more than an operation one unless you are racing without a fuel gauge.  |
Note that the Defi gauges are far more accurate than the mechanical and 90deg sweep AutoMeter gauges. The fancy features like peak and playback are nice, but what makes the Defi's worth the price are their accuracy, large sweep, large range,
then it's their nice looks and playback/peak features.
There's a reason I sold my AutoMeter gauges and replaced them w/ the Defi's, and it wasn't just because the Defi's are cooler gizmos... though I find the peak gizmo to be extremely useful.
Note, this opinion doesn't necessarily apply to all AutoMeter gauges. I guess they've got a new stepper-motor line that supposed to be pretty nice, but I don't have any personal knowledge of them.