Boost gauge source??

[03.5MSP]

I got an autometer boost gauge hooked up, but i think it's reading the wrong boost. So were are you guys getting your boost radings for your boost gauge??

this is where mine is connected.

 

[peepsalot]

That spot is fine. You sure there are no kinks/pinches/leaks in the line?

Could be a faulty gauge, autometer isn't the highest in quality.

What is it reading?

 

[03.5MSP]

It spikes 9psi, and then holds 8, and drops to like 7-7.5 as I get closer to redline. But I turned my mbc up and the car felt faster, but the gauge still reads spike to 9, and then drops off.

 

[A.V.MSP]

ya like peepsalot said it should be fine there I have mine tapped into the vaccum line for the brake booster

 

[03.5MSP]

Thanks for the input. Im pretty sure my lines are fine cause i checked it not too long ago. I did have a kincked up line at one point but thats cause the actual plastic line bent. I took care of that and made sure all of my line were nice ans streight, but ill check it out again. thanks again guys

 

[Blaznmsp]

hey would this be an ok spot to tee for a bov.

 

[peepsalot]

yes

 

[Brian MP5T]

Take the line that goes to the cruise control as well if you have a P5

 

[VA03Speed]

the problem with the lines are that when they travel thru the line that is over certain lengths that it loses boost pressure when it reaches the gauge. I have the same gauge in my MSP and a profec e-o1 and the profec says 10.5 psi and the gauge says 9 sometimes 8 psi so if you can go electronic it is the best way to go for boost gauges.