Boost Controller / Guage question from a n00b :D

[jamesfrancis]

With the imminent arrival of my EDS IPF unit I am in the market for a manual boost controller / boost gauge set up so I can get some more of this BOOST I hear so much about

Are there any brands in particular I should go for?

And as far as installation goes are they pretty straight forward to put in?

I wouldn't mind one of those sweet looking pillar set ups, are they all DIY or can you buy them ready made?

Cheers guys

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[boorny88]

Mate just get a boost gauage your boost goes up with the tunes so no need for it and todd has had issues with it before brands for the gauge auto meter and defi are some of the top ones and fittment i can help with that

[jamesfrancis]

Mate just get a boost gauage your boost goes up with the tunes so no need for it and todd has had issues with it before brands for the gauge auto meter and defi are some of the top ones and fittment i can help with that

Cheers mate thanks for the info! I will check those brands out right now That would b great if you could help me out man, muchos gracias senor

[Nurb608]

As matty said, just go mucking around with the boost, you can only adjust it as far as the map allows you to anyway which you can do via the actuator.

[jamesfrancis]

Okay so now I am super confused ha ha! I thought I could just pick one and buy it and that was that but it doesn't seem so straight forward...

I like these, Auto Meter Nexus Series, can I just buy the boost gauge or do I need anything else to get it to work?

Thanks again guys

[Nurb608]

Okay so now I am super confused ha ha! I thought I could just pick one and buy it and that was that but it doesn't seem so straight forward...

I like these, Auto Meter Nexus Series, can I just buy the boost gauge or do I need anything else to get it to work?

Thanks again guys

You need the control module as well That's the set of gauges I run in my car, bloody awesome, fully programmable and can record. If you decide to go down that route, there is a good eBay store that ive got parts for that system from.

[jamesfrancis]

You need the control module as well That's the set of gauges I run in my car, bloody awesome, fully programmable and can record. If you decide to go down that route, there is a good eBay store that ive got parts for that system from.

How much did you pay (if you don't mind me asking) for your set up Nurb? They look awesome, do you have any pic's of yours in your car?

Sidenote - your build number, 608, is also the number of my hotel room where me and my mates stayed 3 years ago, and it was nicknames Sick08 ha ha

[UNEEQ]

The boost controller makes it quicker to play and get the level right, you don't have to play with the actuator, but once the actuator is set, it's set, no more playing. Not really that hard.

The map probably isn't going to run the boost at the upper limit allowed so if you do want to get the most out of it, some trial and error will be required

As far as the gauge, I have one that shows me boost AND vacuum rather than just boost. I'd go for one with 30PSI if you are serious about stage 3, otherwise, 20PSI should do!

The ones you have linked are electric, so you will need parts to connect it. The one I have is mechanical, so still needs connection, but it's one hose straight into the FPR hose rather than the hose going from there to the kit, then electronic to the gauge and needing +ve and -ve connections.

I've done my own mounts. Yes you can get pre-made pillars, but this is personal preference. I prefer the metal cups and the mounts rather than the fibreglass moulded ones

More than happy to help you with fitting these things too mate!

[Nurb608]

How much did you pay (if you don't mind me asking) for your set up Nurb? They look awesome, do you have any pic's of yours in your car?

Sidenote - your build number, 608, is also the number of my hotel room where me and my mates stayed 3 years ago, and it was nicknames Sick08 ha ha

I actually got mine second hand so cant compare. There should be some pics in my cars build thread. They are very accurate and very easy to install. I run boost, oil pressure, water temp and Air/Fuel.

[boorny88]

Electronic peice of piss did my cheap ass one haha take a bit of time bt just get the power from te cig lighter and done i got proper boost vaccum hose too