Rapid_Roo
02-12-2003, 08:32 AM
I was wondering, is it bad that I got a boost only gauge from Autometer.
I have noticed that most people get the boost/vacuum gauge vs the boost only gauge. Looking at the installation instruction the boost/vacuum gauge actually comes with the spliter (T) for the gauge install, whereas the boost only does not.
will I end up damaging the gauge? should I get the boost/vaccum one instead?
any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
mmboost
02-12-2003, 02:42 PM
What's the part number?
I highly doubt you'll hurt anything.
Vacuum is what you see when you close the throttle. Boost is what you see when you open it.
jason
Wingless Wonder
02-12-2003, 03:39 PM
Originally posted by Rapid_Roo
should I get the boost/vaccum one instead?
Yes. Most of the time, the vacuum/boost gauge will indicate manifold vacuum. This includes idle, most cruise conditions, and deceleration. The turbo only produces boost with a significant throttle application under load (can't produce boost while car is stationary) and above a certain engine RPM, therefore the gauge will be boring to look at a great deal of the time.
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mmboost
02-12-2003, 03:49 PM
(can't produce boost while car is stationary)
It can't? I can make my boost meter go over 1 bar even at idle. Heh, my friends Supra can blow his BOV quite loudly while in neutral.
jason
Wingless Wonder
02-12-2003, 04:03 PM
Originally posted by mmboost
It can't? I can make my boost meter go over 1 bar even at idle.
At idle? Are you using your finger to move the pointer? :)
Heh, my friends Supra can blow his BOV quite loudly while in neutral.
He should stay away from re-fried beans. ;)
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Rapid_Roo
02-12-2003, 06:54 PM
ok other than look boring, will it hurt anything. I guess if it breaks I can just buy another one, this time the right one.
I just don't feel like returning it. I'm lazy. Hey any one know if its hard to return stuff to Summit Racing.com
mmboost
02-12-2003, 11:41 PM
Originally posted by Wingless Wonder
Originally posted by mmboost
It can't? I can make my boost meter go over 1 bar even at idle.
At idle? Are you using your finger to move the pointer? :)
Heh, my friends Supra can blow his BOV quite loudly while in neutral.
He should stay away from re-fried beans. ;)
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"...axles of evil..." - George W. Bush
OK make up our mind... "idle" or "stationary". I responded to "stationary". If I sit in my car, stationary in neutral I can stomp on the gas pedal and generate over 14.5 PSI on my boost meter (on both my boost meters ;) ). I've seen it with my own peepers.