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what is a boost guage for? Do you have to have a booster or something already

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Old 09-09-2004, 05:18 PM
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Default what is a boost guage for? Do you have to have a booster or something already

I know it's kind of elementary, but i see all these posts with people's boots guages and am wondering what it's for. Is if for after you install some aftermarket part? Or can it be put on a stock Audi? Just curious
 
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Old 09-09-2004, 05:36 PM
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Default RE: what is a boost guage for? Do you have to have a booster or something already

You have a turbo in your car (if you have a 1.8t). The turbo generates boost. The gauge measures how much boost your turbo is producing - allowing you to diagnose boost/vacuum leaks, etc...
 
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Default RE: what is a boost guage for? Do you have to have a booster or something already

that a good question. You are very brave i give you 10 DK Points
 
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Old 09-09-2004, 11:31 PM
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lol
 
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Old 09-21-2004, 04:10 AM
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Thanks! Good info too.
 
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Old 09-21-2004, 11:26 AM
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Default RE: what is a boost guage for? Do you have to have a booster or something already

Another stupid question: What should I expect to read out of a stock 1.8T?
 
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Old 09-21-2004, 02:12 PM
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around 7-8lbs is stock for the k03 i'm pretty sure
 
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