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mark_dj
20-05-2009, 17:28
I have now fitted my boost gauge on my Gsi Turbo. I just want to know if the needle looks like it's in the right place, I would have thought it started on 0. I have a new surround coming soon for my gauges, the one in the pic is a temp one lol. From what I can make out of my boost gauge it goes up to 9 psi when driving, some times it's lower if I am driving it normal.


Ignition Off:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/markmk/Image0169.jpg

Ignition On, car running:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/markmk/Image0170.jpg

LordNikon
20-05-2009, 17:30
Gauge should sit on 0 when its off, and then in vac when idling, its higher than normal but then the gauge is out so to be expected

mark_dj
20-05-2009, 17:34
Strange, can I adjust it anyway? Anything else that can make it sit off 0

spanishfly
20-05-2009, 17:47
Can't adjust, cheap gauges=inaccurate figures:(

mark_dj
20-05-2009, 17:58
Oh well, thats off to the bin. I can get an Elliot one from a mate, are they any good? He said it was a over £200 to buy new

mark_dj
20-05-2009, 18:19
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/markmk/th_Video0019.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v318/markmk/?action=view&current=Video0019.flv)

FlameRedCorsa
20-05-2009, 20:41
What should the boost gauge sit at when idleing? On a standard map?

LordNikon
20-05-2009, 21:10
Around -15 to -20 in vacuum.

andys sri-t
20-05-2009, 21:18
mine vacuums at 20 on idle and sits at o with engine off so id say your gauge is dodgy

mark_dj
20-05-2009, 22:09
Just been out and checked it again and it's not far off 20. It won't go back to 0 though. I might get a Stack gauge tomorrow...

Sitting near 20 on idle

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v318/markmk/Image0173.jpg

mark_dj
21-05-2009, 18:38
Well I bought a Stack boost gauge this morning. White face to match my dash clocks. Just waiting on it coming :). I hope that will do me ok