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: Boost gauge limits?


jboysen
02-15-2005, 06:18 PM
What are people seeing as far as typical boost gauge readings, either stock or with mods? Trying to figure out what a minimum range on a boost gauge would be.

Thanks.

DMAX POWER007
02-15-2005, 06:25 PM
I would get a 35 psi gauge at least. I run 26 psi stock with a banks wastegate. The boxes will put you in the low to mid 30's.

EMSi
02-15-2005, 07:31 PM
The highest I've seen is 22 psi on my bone stock truck - this was at -40°F. Normal max is 21 psi. A 0-35 psi gauge should get'er. My understanding from more extreme members is if you are over 32 psi you'd better have a line on a windmill.

Sollly
02-15-2005, 08:34 PM
I have a 30 PSI and haven't come close to 30. I don't drag race either.

Got Juice?
02-15-2005, 08:59 PM
A 30-35 PSI gauge has decent resolution... better than a 0-50 PSI gauge.
Having said that, my 35 PSI gauge has been pegged a bit (oops sorry IHI)
And i have my 0-50 PSI gauge from a 80's vintage FL-70 in the truck since i bought it.
It will be real nice to use more than 50% of the gauge.... soon real soon! :ROCK: