Prosport gauge install.

[steveo]

Everything went well and I am more then happy with what I purchased. Then only question is about the boost gauge. With my old mechanical auto meter gauge the boost reading was on average 1-2 PSI higher. Now is the eletrical gauge just reading lower because it is a hell of a lot more accurate or do I have some kind of leak?

 

[gaboonviper85]

When was the last time you used the autometer?
How was the weather
how hot outside was it
what was the humidity

same applies to the new guage...psi can vary

 

[steveo]

Hmmm... I didn't think about all that... But the auto meter used to always read around the same PSI no matter the weather, humidity, and temperature. The last time I used it was 2 weeks ago. and last week I didn't drive at all as I was on vacation.

 

[dslocal]

you could hook them both up at the same time and then you would have your answer.

 

[steveo]

you could hook them both up at the same time and then you would have your answer.

I could do that but I really want to avoid running the hose back into the car.

 

[supradjza80]

I could do that but I really want to avoid running the hose back into the car.

Do what I have done on occasion and just hook it up through the hood and window. No need to route it through the car. Thats what I would do for a quick verification on the gauges.

 

[steveo]

Do what I have done on occasion and just hook it up through the hood and window. No need to route it through the car. Thats what I would do for a quick verification on the gauges.

THat is a great idea. After I get home from work that is what I will do. All I need is some vacume hose.

 

[dslocal]

Do what I have done on occasion and just hook it up through the hood and window. No need to route it through the car. Thats what I would do for a quick verification on the gauges.

you bitch, stealing my glory:3d_frown:





:biglaugh:

 

[becauseican]

Autometer gauges arent the best quality out there, they are ok for the price, I have seen Autometer boost gauges that are + or - 3 psi. When you buy one try to find one with that is sitting right on zero when. This is why the zero mark on the gauge is 3-4 psi wide. The ProSPorts are pretty decent gauges too, I just installed some in a customers car and they work and look good.

 

[steveo]

Autometer gauges arent the best quality out there, they are ok for the price, I have seen Autometer boost gauges that are + or - 3 psi. When you buy one try to find one with that is sitting right on zero when. This is why the zero mark on the gauge is 3-4 psi wide. The ProSPorts are pretty decent gauges too, I just installed some in a customers car and they work and look good.

Ya I bought the autometer just to get me through until I could afford the prosports. I also thought I had a boost leak but the gauge confirmed I didn't. So when I bought the autometer I just grabbed any gauge off the shelf. So that may have been the problem.

 

[guido]

OEM boost gauge are mechanical..?

what is best to use electrical or mechanical?

 

[supraguy@aol]

I have an Autometer, and as a BIC said, mine sits at 2psi with the engine off.
So I know that my boost is actually a bit lower, and my vac is actually a bit higher, than indicated.

 

[Poodles]

OEM boost gauge are mechanical..?

what is best to use electrical or mechanical?

OEM is electric. It's usually preferance as both work fine, but wires are easier to route than vacuum lines