andyr32

hey folks.just got my boost gauge fitted but when the engine is off the gauge reads two digits below 0!!!

am i right in thinking this means it is reading two digits less psi when its at max pressure?

how do i sort this???

  pomme

mine reads -0.5 when the car is idling and when cruising along so think its fine mate

  Deckedr32

Mine sits at -20 which is what the guys in the US reads at around the same altitude, When you put your foot down it should rise and when you’re at around 4K+ it should be pushing up towards the 6.5psi mark. And when you take your foot off it should gradually come off as the car slows (unlike a turbo) I don't think you’ve got anything to worry about!

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R32 HPA TURBO and everything else! (now sold )
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  andyr32

when im idling the gauge reads -20 in hg!!

after 0 it then goes into psi??

  andyr32

ok cool thanx guys!!!must be ok then!!

dosent quite make 6psi like but i havent given it a proper thrashing yet!

iv only got stage 1.shood you not be hitting 9 psi with stage 2??

  Deckedr32

Sounds good to me! I think you get 6.5 with stage 2 and 6.2 with stage 1 IIRC.... If you have a leak somwhere you may be loosing some but i'm not sure how accurate these gauges are.

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R32 HPA TURBO and everything else! (now sold )
Pics of my R32
Meteor Grey S3 with stage 2+ REVO, Turbo back Milltek, Evoms intake and Forge DV, Bilstein PSS10's Pro-Alloy IC and Forge throttle body. 375bhp/360lbft
Pics of my S3

  andyr32

oh well they look cool anyway so im happy enuf!!!

cheers for your advice mate