Hey guys,

So I keep hearing you guys say to get a boost gauge because it's a good way to keep and eye on your turbo, make sure its working properly and all.

How exactly does it do that? If I noticed I'm getting less boost something is up? What is the real use of a boost gauge?

Also which one should I get? I'm looking for something thats not very expensive.

Thanks

 

The gauge depends on your preference, IMO VDO gauges look most stock in appearance. Then you have options based on your preference for its location, either the center vent (with and without fins remaining), steering column vertical, steering column offset, a-pillar mounts etc. Check out ecs tuning and awe tuning, ecs sells a cheap center vent and I like that the best.

The reason why you would want a gauge is: to look for loss of boost, which equals loss of power. Loss of vacuum, which means you have a vac leak (so can loosing boost), and can cause your engine to run lean generally, which obviously isnt good. The other reason I like is to make sure you dont boost when the engine is cold, it isnt good to boost hard if its freezing outside and your coolant and oil hasnt warmed up yet.

 

Gotcha. I will probably buy this one:
http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-..._Gauge/ES4673/

and just custom mount it in my up and coming center console.

 

I like my glowshift gauge with the steering wheel column pod from ecs.. it can change color too

 

Where is the gauge from?

 

just search glowshift. I got it on ebay, I think that's the cheapest I've found. maybe $40?

 

Yeah it's 40, good find, ty.

 

ive had a vdo and its worked great for me the last 7 years and i have it mounted in the center vent no problems with it yet