Need solution for seeing more then 30 PSI
Mar 17, 2010 | 05:43 PM
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Need solution for seeing more then 30 PSI
So I have Defi gauges currently. I like the BF style gauges and now that STRI makes a BF style gauge that shows up to 45 PSI I'm thinking I will eventually go that route maybe in the summer time.
In the meantime I was using my HKS EVC VI to cheat and see what boost was reading. I have now gone ECU controlled boost. I would still like a way to see how much boost is being achieved. I saw an old post about a Blitz turbo timer that shows boost which is awesome. It only shows it in BAR/HKPA which kind of sucks because I'll have to do the conversion in my head (stuck on PSI sorry). Its going to get worse when I send my BBK out for an upgrade later this summer.
Does anyone know of another auto/turbo timer or device that will show boost because thats perfect its only 100 bux and if its accurate then I'll bite the bullet and get it and just deal with having to do the conversion until I swap all my gauges out.
I did a search but I'm not coming up with much and I figure since I'm sure I'm not the only on with this dilemma I can help someone else out if i get an answer.
Thanks in advance.
In the meantime I was using my HKS EVC VI to cheat and see what boost was reading. I have now gone ECU controlled boost. I would still like a way to see how much boost is being achieved. I saw an old post about a Blitz turbo timer that shows boost which is awesome. It only shows it in BAR/HKPA which kind of sucks because I'll have to do the conversion in my head (stuck on PSI sorry). Its going to get worse when I send my BBK out for an upgrade later this summer.
Does anyone know of another auto/turbo timer or device that will show boost because thats perfect its only 100 bux and if its accurate then I'll bite the bullet and get it and just deal with having to do the conversion until I swap all my gauges out.
I did a search but I'm not coming up with much and I figure since I'm sure I'm not the only on with this dilemma I can help someone else out if i get an answer.
Thanks in advance.
Mar 18, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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I wasn't looking for an item specifically just other suggestions besides the Blitz DCTT but it appears that their device is pretty unique. I'll just have to do the math in my head. LOL. Thanks.
Mar 18, 2010 | 09:40 AM
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If you are running 30 psi on a BBK, you are making good/ big power - and you shouldn't be looking at gauges. Your eyes need to be on the road. The only time you need that data is while tuning and you can simply log the boost with a 4 bar MAP sensor.
I never look at my boost gauge anymore, I just review data on the laptop after pulls.
I never look at my boost gauge anymore, I just review data on the laptop after pulls.
Mar 18, 2010 | 10:19 AM
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If you are running 30 psi on a BBK, you are making good/ big power - and you shouldn't be looking at gauges. Your eyes need to be on the road. The only time you need that data is while tuning and you can simply log the boost with a 4 bar MAP sensor.
I never look at my boost gauge anymore, I just review data on the laptop after pulls.
I never look at my boost gauge anymore, I just review data on the laptop after pulls.
Agreed but if anything goes wrong having something to look at it if I don't have my laptop with me or if its dead would help......I would just feel more comfortable knowing with having a way to see it you know. I will be changing out gauges in the summer just would like something for right now.
Looks like the Blitz is it for now which is fine.
