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Old Apr 28, 2009, 04:51 PM
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Maxed out boost gauge

My boost is set at 30psi which is what my gauge reads. I'd like something that reads higher so I know that I'm not spiking to high. Anyway, anything above 30psi doesnt show vacuum, do I really need to be monitoring the vacuum? What about a bar gauge? let me know what you higher boost guys are using for gauges. Not worried about brands here, just wondering about what type to use
Old Apr 28, 2009, 04:52 PM
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i'm running a stewart warner gauge that reads vacuum and reads to 40 psi. looks good and is spot-on.
Old Apr 28, 2009, 04:57 PM
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i have a autometer that goes to 45psi and shows 30 on the vac side. bought it from streettunedmotorsports.
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i bought the zeitronix, it works great
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Originally Posted by mnbvcxz
i bought the zeitronix, it works great
+1 on the Zeitronix one. 3.5 Bar, 50 PSI, absolute pressure MAP sensor

I also have a 60mm Defi BF Premium amber that goes up to only 30psi.
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Is vacuum really even necessary?
Old Apr 28, 2009, 06:02 PM
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^not really, as far as making power is concerned. The only time I want to see vacuum as far as from a diagnostic stand point, is at idle. Ie if cam timing is out you'd have poor vacuum. Or if you had a vacuum leak.
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stewart warner has one that goes to 40 psi and has 30 vacuum.

Also so does AEM, they have there truboost that i beleive goes to 65 psi once you add sometign to it......i forget what its called haha
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I have the AEM. Will read 50psi, but I think you need the map sensor to read over 30?
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Originally Posted by AWD_Terror
I have the AEM. Will read 50psi, but I think you need the map sensor to read over 30?

you have http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=68 ??

im thinking about this, anyone use this or have any feedback about it
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Aem Tru-Boost and a map sensor.
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How is it running at 30psi? I have heard reports of much higher but as a daily driver? Well I assume you have to be going fast before hitting the full 30psi?
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runs awesome at 30 psi, it was tuned to be a daily driver... a very fun daily driver
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yes get the map sensor for the tru boost, awsome product.....and your running 30psi and only at 361 wheel?
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Originally Posted by tryal
you have http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=68 ??

im thinking about this, anyone use this or have any feedback about it
No I have just the gauge. same setup, but no boost control. I heard so so results from the tru boost so opted to keep my current controller and just get a new gauge.

Also on his setup. i have seen plenty of people running 30# on a stock turbo. see he is running E85? That makes a little bit of a difference then pump. I know a few with the same setup running the same boost running the same times.


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