Taking the pledge to be more productive in our lives means a massive life overhaul. We fine-tune our working environments, invest in minimal living, start religiously note-taking, but what about our cars and car performance?
There are many ways we can ensure that we’re getting the best performance out of our cars and trucks. Using high-grade gas, regular servicing, making sure there’s enough air in the tires, all these things will help. If you have a turbo-boosted car, a boost gauge could be the device to tip your vehicle over the edge and get the extra performance on the road.
What does a boost gauge do?
Using a boost gauge ensures that, when the boost pressure is being changed, any excessive pressure is not being generated in your turbocharged engine. When modifying an engine to increase boost levels from OEM standard, the boost gauge prevents the air to fuel ratio from deteriorating.
It’s essential to monitor the boost levels, along with other levels such as exhaust gas and oxygen, and using a boost gauge will make this process easier. If you’re after more detail, a digital boost gauge pushes these stats to the extreme.
How do you hook up a digital boost gauge?
When it comes to choosing the right gauge for your car, there are a variety of options and sizes to choose from. From ultra-lite gauges, sport-comp gauges, and boost/vacuum gauges, available from 2-1/16” to 2-5/8” as well as a variety of pillar kits.
Hooking up a boost gauge can be a tricky task, but following a simple set of instructions will help you to ensure that you fit it right the first time. It’s usual to mount the gauge either on the car’s dashboard with the other indicators and dials or in a radio slot. Gauges come in different shapes and sizes; it’s crucial to get the right one for your car.
What is the best boost gauge?
Choosing the right boost gauge for your turbo-boosted car is a matter of both style and performance. There are many options on the market, ranging from simple to more advanced, pricey, and cheap options.
It’s essential to pick a reputable brand that is easy to install. Ensuring your chosen option has all the included necessities, such as nylon line, vacuum and compression fittings bulb and socket assemblies, t-fittings, etc., is a must before looking for extra features.
When considering which boost gauge to fir to your car there are some optional extra features to look out for, these may include:
- Incandescent lighting – illuminating fully around the dial for easy visibility
- Compatibility with a wide variety of cars such as streetcars and race cars
- Simple interface that is clear and easy to read
- Gauge range measuring -30 in HG and 20 PSI
- A decent warranty
Overall, your boost gauge will need to provide reliable and accurate boost readings to ensure your car remains not only in top performance, but safe and efficient on the road.
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