How much is a boost gauge gonna run me? Hard to install? I mean I am looking into the group buy for speed tuning and a new ecu to get the tune so Im a little short on cash now. However dont wanna spend +/- $200 ~ to get something I already have lol.

Thanks guy.

 

boost gauge is fifty bucks. takes an hour or so to install

 

I see. Do I wanna grab an ebay one or is a brand name one a better way to go?

 

Ok finally took my ecu out (ive been working a lot of hours lately). For one now im sure its the 557 P. And I took pictures of the actual ECU after taking the casing off. It doesnt appear to be soldered or anything that doesnt look like it was there before. I can upload pictures if that would help. so Im assuming if it were chipped I'd know when i looked at the ECU and saw something soldered on there correct?

Thanks

 

Not exactly sorry, its called chipped or remapping, because its remapping of the ecu CHIP, but this is done by reprogramming the ecu chip, which is done by software, so no physical effects would be seen

 

Arent there usually stickers there too? So i have to get a boost gauge is the only way?

 

You should have a boost gauge anyways. It is one of the most important tools to make sure you're running correctly and will vastly help when you run into a lower power or vacuum problem (you will.)

 

Yea ill be getting one as soon as i have time to install it. Can i just grab one from like advance auto as long as its got 30 hg vaccum and 30 psi? Or does brand actually matter in this case?

 

Any mechanical boost gauge will work. You usually get what you pay for though. A cheap gauge will work, but it may not last very long, be very reliable, look very good (not ricey), come with the tubing, non buzz t fitting, etc.

I recommend the AWE tuning center vent boost gauge. Its a bit pricey so try to find one used, I picked mine up for ~$100 and purchased a generic boost gauge installation kit for $10-15.

 

I have an APR pod with a VDO gauge that replaces one of the center vents. Matches the interior perfect. I'd let it go for $50 (it's ~about $150 new from ECS) all you'd need to install is the tubing and t fitting and some wire for power to the light (not more than $15 worth of stuff). I pulled it out real quick after my old A4 was totalled out so that's why I don't have the extra stuff.

pic in my old A4:
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