Ok, OK, I know this topic has been covered before, and Yes! I did search already
Most of the threads were very old and with some pretty conflicting results, So I figured it wouldn’t hurt to get an up-to-date opinion, lots changes over time.
I’m wondering what kind of boost gauges your running (or have ran) and your opinions on them. Brand, mechanical vs. electric (and why?) and so forth.
Right now I’m looking at ordering an Autometer sports-comp mechanical gauge. Its less then $50 and I think its going to meet my needs for now. Right now my car is a DD and probably won’t see over 300 AWHP or 18 PSI well it remains a DD.
Lastly, I’m looking at either a 30In Hg/20PSI or 30In Hg/30PSI, I like the idea of the 20PSI gauges because I know autometer’s accuracy isn’t always exceptional and it would give me a more accurate readout, but I’m concerned about if my boost spikes and it hits 20 that I don’t really know if I’m only at 20, or if I’m really hitting something much higher.
Thanks in advance for the opinions, I know this is some basic stuff, Can you tell this is my first turbocharged car?
Most of the threads were very old and with some pretty conflicting results, So I figured it wouldn’t hurt to get an up-to-date opinion, lots changes over time.
I’m wondering what kind of boost gauges your running (or have ran) and your opinions on them. Brand, mechanical vs. electric (and why?) and so forth.
Right now I’m looking at ordering an Autometer sports-comp mechanical gauge. Its less then $50 and I think its going to meet my needs for now. Right now my car is a DD and probably won’t see over 300 AWHP or 18 PSI well it remains a DD.
Lastly, I’m looking at either a 30In Hg/20PSI or 30In Hg/30PSI, I like the idea of the 20PSI gauges because I know autometer’s accuracy isn’t always exceptional and it would give me a more accurate readout, but I’m concerned about if my boost spikes and it hits 20 that I don’t really know if I’m only at 20, or if I’m really hitting something much higher.
Thanks in advance for the opinions, I know this is some basic stuff, Can you tell this is my first turbocharged car?