installed new boost gauge and... is this normal?
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installed new boost gauge and... is this normal?
Alright I posted thison another forum but came here to get more opinions from the helpful folks here.
Ok so I installed my new 100 psi autometer boost gauge today, more than I need but was cheaper than 60 psi. Besides everyone says they max out the 3 psi gauges. Road tested it and no needle movement 1st and 2nd. Moderate accelleration 3rd and 4th 7-10 psi.
but when my rpm's level off then the needle drops. Is this normal?
Checked for hoses in the hump hose. stock turbo, stock intercooler and tubes.
Ok so I installed my new 100 psi autometer boost gauge today, more than I need but was cheaper than 60 psi. Besides everyone says they max out the 3 psi gauges. Road tested it and no needle movement 1st and 2nd. Moderate accelleration 3rd and 4th 7-10 psi.
but when my rpm's level off then the needle drops. Is this normal?
Checked for hoses in the hump hose. stock turbo, stock intercooler and tubes.
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yep as said thats normal the more your in the throttle the more boost you make (to a point)
1st and 2nd seeing little boost is normal if you have a 5 speed and 4.10's thats REALLY normal
when in 5th gear at 70MPH i see 10PSI but when I floor it to pass a Ford or Chevy I can see up to 50PSI then back to 10PSI once I level out at 70MPH
1st and 2nd seeing little boost is normal if you have a 5 speed and 4.10's thats REALLY normal
when in 5th gear at 70MPH i see 10PSI but when I floor it to pass a Ford or Chevy I can see up to 50PSI then back to 10PSI once I level out at 70MPH
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glad to know thats normal and not to worry. Guess I should have go the 35 psi gauge and just pegged it out when I accelerate. live and learn. So other than a different turbo, would a PS or 2nd gen intercooler make a difference. Can't afford to do much, gauges were a splurge. Hope for 4" exhaust next. But got to feed the kidos first.