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Old 06-20-2013, 04:11 AM   #8 (permalink)
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You can use MPX4250 it reads both vacuum and boost. Combinig that with an ARDuino and some LCD will give you a very acurate pressure gauge that can even calibrate itself to current barometric pressure during a startup.

Data sheet of MPX4250

Prices are below 15$ so it won't kill your budget either

One more thing... Combining arduino with any MAP sensor from any turbocharged car should do. You'll just need to calibrate that properly to get accurate readings.
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