z284pwr Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 I don't have a mechanical boost gauge but I can volunteer for the Datalog/MAP readings thing.....considering there isn't much luck finding anyone else that has an Electric Boost Gauge.... Just kinda make a list of what kind of reading comparisons you are looking for.... I drive the car everyday so obviously I see it everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1234 Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 im just curious to see if the mechanical gauges are accurate or not. Compared to something that runs off a map sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 FWIW i use a nordskog digital gauge which has an electric sending unit attached to the manifold vaccuum. it seems to be pretty accurate, i wish it read vaccuum though. i mean i think there is a little delay in getting up to the right pressure reading, but not too bad. i only went with this one cause i have the digital dash and an anolog gauge would just look stupid if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 i know it's a matter of preference, but i HAVE to see a needle moving. it gives me a better comprehension of spool up rate and boost spiking than simply seeing a digital # being displayed. i like the looks of mine they are also very easy to see while driving being on the A-pillar. i use the green bulb covers which basically match the UB3 cluster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1234 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 I find myself not looking at the gauge unless i think about it. I pay more attention to the road. I painted the pod, but in the bottom picture the flash was on so the difference really stood out. It is a lot harder to notice otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1234 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Josh you should try getting some in cabin videos of the cutlass. I would like to see it in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 what pod did you use btw Nick? i bought mine from fwdperformance.com for $25. it's actually for a FWD Dodge Daytona but it fit pretty good without modifying it. not perfect of course, but good enough for me. i only really look at the gauges when: - i'm warming up the car in the morning. i won't drive off until the A/F gauge indicates closed loop operation. i don't have a heated O2 sensor so it takes a few minutes but that's ok since cold starts are obviously bad for the engine. - when i'm "getting on it" when "testing" (i DON'T look at the gauges when racing someone - watching the road is much more important!). anyways, i want to see an almost full rich signal on the A/F guage at WOT/full boost otherwise it's time to get off the go-pedal immediately! - the only time i ever really look at the boost gauge is after i adjust the MBC, or when i want to see how ambient temperature changes and altitude affect boost level etc. i also watch the boost gauge to help diagnose possible vacuum or boost leakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1234 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Well i used the autozone pillar pod set. Im not too big of a fan, but it formed pretty good. I knew you had that pod but i never really looked into it. So when i got mine i heated it up and formed it to the pillar. It is a little warped, but only by the door so you can't see it when in the car/ driving. When the door is close it looks great. I can't wait to get my crossover fixed so i can hook up my o2 sensor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Josh you should try getting some in cabin videos of the cutlass. I would like to see it in action. the only in-car vids i have: this one was basically done so you can hear the BOV in the car: http://www.turbosedan.com/vids/MOV02351.MPG that was back when the exhaust still had the stock muffler so it was pretty quiet. a really crappy vid of the A/F gauge on a short WOT pull: http://www.turbosedan.com/vids/MOV02357.MPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 i want to do a pillar setup eventually, after upgrading the O2 and all that good stuff. i put my boost gauge in a pod right on my steering column so i can see it really easily anytime. i looked into the pillar, but thought it would be too far out of my sight. i can get pics soon if anyone really cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1234 Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 i want to do a pillar setup eventually, after upgrading the O2 and all that good stuff. i put my boost gauge in a pod right on my steering column so i can see it really easily anytime. i looked into the pillar, but thought it would be too far out of my sight. i can get pics soon if anyone really cares hook em up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intern8tion9l Posted November 3, 2006 Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 k i'll try to get some over the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ride Posted November 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2006 Finally Got The Boost Gauge Installed this weekend, and it seemed to work perfectly. I only got to drive it around the yard, since it doesn't have a license plate yet, but it read perfect ZERO when the car is off . I definetly like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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