Jump to content
SAU Community

Recommended Posts

Hey again,

I am looking to do the free boost mod on my R33 but I need a boost gauge to accurately read the boost changes (to see a before and after effect).

On Trademe they range from $100+ "Auto Meter" gauges to $15 "M&H" ones. I just want it to be accurate and I want to avoid paying $85+ plus for something that will do the same job. Any brands recommended or are they all pretty much the same?

Edited by senilykSkylines
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/
Share on other sites

sometimes its easier to buy a digital boost controller which is a guage as well

saves extra junk and you get both benefits, accurate control with protection and digital readout

This is also a very good statement!

Make sure you get a known brand and not a cheap one. as it goes back to the saying, you get what you pay for :(

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5374296
Share on other sites

no the stocker is crap. its hard to read finely, and often slow/inaccurate.
The stock one goes up to 7 and that is not in psi. Its the other type, I forget what it is called. It is hard to read what it is actually doing.

But he has a stock car and is just getting rid of the low/high boost thing the R33 does and just making it run the high boost all the time. The stock gauge is fine for this, it reads up to 1 bar (it reads is mm/mg). Yes the stock gauge aint the best, but for him to see if it is running 7psi-10psi it will do the job fine for the current situation he is asking about.

Edited by PM-R33
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5374491
Share on other sites

i went with an autogauge one from just jap.. $85 bucks, so long as you dont mind the ear piercing 3 second beep when you start the car

similar to this, but in psi. Allows to recall your peak boost and set warning signal if boost spikes..

Also i think from memory it can be daisy chained with other autogauges (oil press / temp etc)

AGBOSMSWL270pkwhite.jpg

Edited by defari
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5374902
Share on other sites

i went with an autogauge one from just jap.. $85 bucks, so long as you dont mind the ear piercing 3 second beep when you start the car

similar to this, but in psi. Allows to recall your peak boost and set warning signal if boost spikes..

Also i think from memory it can be daisy chained with other autogauges (oil press / temp etc)

AGBOSMSWL270pkwhite.jpg

It looks very similar to the gauges I have, the beep can be disabled if you have wired it to constant power by simply holding the button in for a few seconds as you turn the power on.

I think a good s/hand boost controller is the better option also. They don't just hold well but can warn on overboost and then cut boost to a preset amount if something goes wrong.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5374934
Share on other sites

ahh, thats why it wont shutup.. I can mute the beeping once the car is on (i.e when it hits the warning level) soon as i turn it off / on again, the beeping starts..

to the OP : in my opinion, if your keeping the car fairly stock then i'd just use a boost gauge / tpiece boost controller. if your planning to do mild - heavy mods - electronic boost controller makes more sense.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5374943
Share on other sites

Get an Apexi EL, they are awesome, I literally Jizz in my pants everytime I look at mine.

x2!!

Im in love with mine.

Cept these days they cost a left nut and right arm. Not to mention you need the control box.

Been waiting for some sort of discount so i can finally get some oil temp/pressure gauges. :mad:

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5375031
Share on other sites

On Trademe they range from $100+ "Auto Meter" gauges to $15 "M&H" ones. I just want it to be accurate and I want to avoid paying $85+ plus for something that will do the same job.

"I want to spend $20 and have the same quality as spending $100"

won't happen. Pay shit, you get shit. Only buy cheap things if you enjoy opening your wallet multiple times.

Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5375046
Share on other sites

"I want to spend $20 and have the same quality as spending $100"

won't happen. Pay shit, you get shit. Only buy cheap things if you enjoy opening your wallet multiple times.

Agree.

Some of the Autometer/gauge (can never remember the difference) arent too bad.

I had a couple of smoke screen dials in my ITR. The needle fell off one of them launching on the drag strip :s And pulling it apart to put it back on completely f**ked the shape of the housing. So had to buy a new one :mad:

Could have bought one decent gauge for the cost of two asshat ones. haha

Edited by gotRICE?
Link to comment
https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/330908-boost-gauges/#findComment-5375053
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • It is a kunfine Android screen . Does anyone know the wirering diagram of the fuga ??
    • just an update to this, poor man pays twice  Tried sanding down the pulleys but it didnt do the trick. Chucked another second hand alternator in the na car which I got for free off my mate and its fixed the squelling. Must have been unlucky with the bearings.    As for my turbo car, I managed to pick up a cwc rb alternator conversion bracket + LS alternator for 250 off marketplace, looked to be in really good nick. Installed it , started the car and its not charging the battery.... ( Im not good with auto elec stuff so im not sure if this was all I needed to do but I verified such by using a multimeter on the battery when the engine was running and I was only getting 12.2v )   I had to modify the earth strap for the new LS alternator , factory earth strap was a 10mm bolt which did not fit the bolt on the LS alternator which was double the size so I cut it off , went to repco bought some ring terminals that fit, crimped it onto the old earth strap and bolted it up to the alternator , started the car and same issue. Ran like shit and was reading 12.2 at the battery.  For a "plug and play" advertised kit thats not very plug and play but alas.  My question is , am I missing something ? Ive been reading that some people recommend upgrading the stock 80 amp alternator fuse to a 140 amp but I dont see how that would stop the alternator charging especially at idle not under load.  Regardless ive pulled it out and am going to get it bench tested by an auto elec tomorrow but it would be handy to know if ive missed something silly or have done something wrong.   
    • My wild guess is that you have popped off an intake pipe....check all of the hoses between the turbo and the throttle for splits or loose clamps.
    • Awesome, thanks for sharing!
    • To provide more specific help, more information is needed. What Android screen? What is its wiring diagram? Does the car's wiring have power at any required BAT and ACC wires, and is the loom's earth good?
×
×
  • Create New...