3rd Gen Protege/MazdaSpeed/P5/MP3 General/Maintenance Discussion for 1999-2003.5 Models Only (BJ Chassis)

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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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does anyone know how to put on the turbo gauges and air and fuel gauges cause I need help on my mazdaspeed
Old Oct 22, 2003 | 10:00 PM
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Well, I don't know the Protege per-say, I'm an RX-7 guy. But turbo's are turbo's ... basically all you have to do is T off the line that goes from the wastegate to the intake manifold. That will give you a boost reading. Then if you have a mechanical gauge, you need to run a vacuum line all the way into the passenger compartment (pain), or get a more expensive and more accurate electronic gauge. Then all you have to do is run one wire to the interior.

I'd personally say get a Defi gauge if you can afford it. Then when you add more gauges in the future, you can also use the Defi Link and get data-logging on your gauges. Very cool feature!
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hey thanks a lots. what do you think about autometer gauges? I want to increase my car hp and quater time? got any ideal
Old Oct 23, 2003 | 09:38 AM
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I'm not an autometer gauge fan at all ... they're typically cheap and inaccurate.

A boost gauge isn't going to give you any power increase. Before you start thinking about getting more power, you need to set a budget. How much do you have to spend? Maybe then we can give you some ideas.
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