Boost Gauge - Digital or Analog

[CONSIGLIERI]

Hello friends !

I do have an analog boost gauge installed in my car and I'm planning to change it's brand because it's larger than the A-pillar I purchased.

I'm willing to get a Cobalt Autometer and I need some advice.

Should I get a digital one or can I keep the analog ? I plan getting ECMLink later. Will it affect this ?

Thanks !

 

[1990AWD]

Mechanical or digital is up to you. I prefer mechanical but that just me.

If you plan to run speed density, you'll be able to log boost with the MAP sensor anyway. I don't know if digital boost gauges can log through link or not.

 

[Blurred Talon]

Mechanical or digital is up to you. I prefer mechanical but that just me.

If you plan to run speed density, you'll be able to log boost with the MAP sensor anyway. I don't know if digital boost gauges can log through link or not.

Depends if the gauge is electrical and if it's MAP sensor is supported.
I know AEM is however, the AEM MAP gets finky when it's signal is shared with two sources.

I've had both and prefer my AEM Tru Boost. I had a Pro Sport Premium before, it was slow to respond and felt cheap.

 

[phunny]

I prefer digital but neither is "better."

 

[agentorange313]

digital tends to be more accurate, with more quantitative information like digits.

Analog are good to see progression overtime, the needle travel allows you to see variances. But if you are using datalogging software then this shouldn't be a problem

goodluck

 

[bsbllfit7]

so if running SD we dont technically need a Boost Gauge because we can log our map sensor?? In my case i have a omni 4 bar so i wouldnt need to have a gauge? Is that what your trying to say. Just trying to get my head on straight here.

 

[4Lurker4]

Aesthetically speaking, analog, it works with the cluster and the rest of the dash. Of course the digital is more accurate, but is it accuracy you need? Unless you're tuning for very accurate results, it's not a must.

 

[gtrej01]

Digital is my choice...

 

[1990AWD]

so if running SD we dont technically need a Boost Gauge because we can log our map sensor?? In my case i have a omni 4 bar so i wouldnt need to have a gauge? Is that what your trying to say. Just trying to get my head on straight here.

Its still a good idea to have a boost gauge because you probably won't have your computer beside you all the time.

 

[bsbllfit7]

Its still a good idea to have a boost gauge because you probably won't have your computer beside you all the time.

ahhh I understand now, so no benefit to one or the other really besides price difference if your able to log your map sensor

 

[dsmtnr]

AEM Tru boost. I've had absolutely no problems with mine and its a boost controller.

 

[Fightclub66]

I prefer digital, the new prosport evo gauges look awesome!

 

[DSM_munky_man]

I prefer digital, the new prosport evo gauges look awesome!

I love my prosport evo! Looks great fast response is pretty spot on with my map sensor for link.

 

[Bud92gsx]

I like analog..But that just me.02 cents..

 

[MY1GDSM]

Both A Map sensor to log an/or run SD and/or Analog to look at...

 

[motozachl]

I want to see this giant boost gauge

 

[gstgod]

I like analog, as do most of my friends.

 

[DSMGary]

It all depends on what you are planning on doing.

Get a digital gauge if you plan on getting the Link V3, you can have the ECU target a boost point using the signal from your digital boost gauge.

Else, i would go with an analog for just a reference.