Hi guys,

I've been shopping around for a boost gauge which I can get locally. I found this exact one for around $20. Seems a bit cheap, but I was assured by the vendor that everything comes included.

What are your experiences with this brand?
http://www.autogauge.com.tw/web/prod...ategorySubID=1

They are made in Taiwan, so I'm assuming the quality is not too bad.

 

Since it is a mechanical gauge, you will need to run a hose all the way to the gauge. I would suggest an electric gauge that has a transducer to change the vacuum/boost pressure to an electric signal. That way the transducer can be in the engine compartment, with just a hose going to the transducer and then a wire going from the transducer to the gauge.

 

While I would normally suggest this(electric) with other gauge types: oil pressure/temp, water temp, fuel pressure, etc..boost is typically fine as a mechanical

I have no experience with the gauge you linked...it looks OK...

 

Hi guys,

I got an electric gauge from Racetech - it is also made in Taiwan. Going to try install today. Wish me luck!

 

I eventually figured out which line was the one leading from the fuel pressure regulator. I've just need to figure out if I should put the boost sensor inside the engine bay or inside the car. I'm not sure if the wires will be long enough if I have it in the engine bay.

It's an electrical gauge so the only wire I need to connect to the actual gauge is one wire. The other wires I will need to connect to existing wires under the steering column.

 

I put my boost sensor transducer in the engine bay in the passenger side cowling area. In the area where the brake line adapter is located. This area is also separated from the engine comparment by the plastic wall so I figure that helps keep it a little cooler. The wires in my ProMini kit were plenty long enough.

 

I'm putting mine in the exact same area. I'm going to mount it there as I thought the transparent hose might crimp when I try squeeze the hose through the grommet.

I will just need to solder on more wire to make it a bit longer to reach into the steering column area.

1 more question, doesn't anybody have issues with the transparent tubing supplied with the boost gauge melting? It's going to be right inbetween the intake manifold and intercooler. Must get pretty hot... It's running along the top with the fuel rail.

 

I had a boost gauge on my 2003 MCS for about 3 years and 45,000 miles with no problems with the plastic hose. I have had the same boost gauge and hose installed on my 2006 MCS for about 1 year and another 15,000 miles. So a total of about 4 years and 60,000 miles. No problems yet.

 

Alta makes a perfect one..