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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Ok not too long ago i installed a boost gauge in my car.. the boost gauge wasnt calobrated..The needle wasnt on Zero when the car was off.. Anyways i put a new boost gauge and it reads that im only boosting approx. 6lbs of boost.. I dont know does this sound right or is there something wrong..
 
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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if its stock boost then yes thats about right... what year is the car?
 
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Its a 1999... its really that low..???
 
Old Oct 18, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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that is a correct reading. stock=slow
 
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 01:42 AM
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i get right around 7 or 8lbs, and i think my turbo's going haha. I must be doing good lol. Really depends on what gear im in. First peaks around 5 then the rest of the gears im right in the 8 range.
 
Old Oct 19, 2008 | 04:01 PM
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well i guess this question was answered thanks guys..
 
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