Dimitrios
Enthusiast
looking to get a boost guage for Roe SC 5lb pulley. Is it required and if so where would I mount it? Brand, model and size would be greatly appreciated. thanks DK
Which Boost Guages R U Using?
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Joseph Dell
Enthusiast
The autometers are great. the electric are even better. either the 5777 or the 5776. If you are looking for a 5776, drop me a line b/c I need to sell mine to get a 5777. 
http://hp.autometer.com/products/phantom/full_sweep_electric/full_sweep_electric.html .
But seriously, these boost gauges rock! they have memory which is why they are so nice. but with only 5lb of boost, you can probably get away with an analog.
JD
http://hp.autometer.com/products/phantom/full_sweep_electric/full_sweep_electric.html .But seriously, these boost gauges rock! they have memory which is why they are so nice. but with only 5lb of boost, you can probably get away with an analog.
JD
Marc Lublin
Enthusiast
I use the 5776 and also think it's great! JD how many lbs are you running, that you need to go to the 5777?
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
I have the automete ultra lite and it works fine for me. I wish I went with an electric one, but I did that with my fuel pressure gauge instead. I did a pilliar mount on my car. If you do a gauge, mount it in front of you. What I hate about my set up whitch I will change is the location of the boost gauge. Too keep your eye on the road and look at the boost gauge is dangerous...I would mount it on your steering column or maybe in one of your existing factory gauge location.
I have the automete ultra lite and it works fine for me. I wish I went with an electric one, but I did that with my fuel pressure gauge instead. I did a pilliar mount on my car. If you do a gauge, mount it in front of you. What I hate about my set up whitch I will change is the location of the boost gauge. Too keep your eye on the road and look at the boost gauge is dangerous...I would mount it on your steering column or maybe in one of your existing factory gauge location.
kARLUG
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
More important than a boost guage is a wide band sensor guage to monitor air fuel ratio. Look at the AEM unit. Works great and got a good price from West Coast Viper.
More important than a boost guage is a wide band sensor guage to monitor air fuel ratio. Look at the AEM unit. Works great and got a good price from West Coast Viper.
Joseph Dell
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
I thought I was running 14lbs of boost until I hit 16 on the dyno. That was verified with the data-logging out to my wide-band O2 using the 5776. I _probably_ don't need to replace it, but I grabbed one off of e-bay that was used so what the heck... the e-bay one was a good buy (less than the $200 these things list for).
If anyone wants mine, it's going to go _cheap_!
JD
I thought I was running 14lbs of boost until I hit 16 on the dyno. That was verified with the data-logging out to my wide-band O2 using the 5776. I _probably_ don't need to replace it, but I grabbed one off of e-bay that was used so what the heck... the e-bay one was a good buy (less than the $200 these things list for).
If anyone wants mine, it's going to go _cheap_!
JD
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
Check out the gauges and afr meter we installed in Viper D's car
Here's a video of the gauges initializing.
http://visionsofspeed.net/custpics/04viper/gauges.avi
The box on the right is a digital AFR gauge.
Although with the Roe charger and 5lbs pulley I don't think having a boost gauge is necessary as long as you have your boost and afr #'s verified.
Check out the gauges and afr meter we installed in Viper D's car
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Here's a video of the gauges initializing.
http://visionsofspeed.net/custpics/04viper/gauges.avi
The box on the right is a digital AFR gauge.
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Although with the Roe charger and 5lbs pulley I don't think having a boost gauge is necessary as long as you have your boost and afr #'s verified.
Joseph Dell
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
Those are some pretty awesome gagues. And in an SRT-10 no less. sweet!
My only comment on the need for gauges is that with the centrifugal blower setup, it is nice to know a) if you are hitting peak boost (look at it or the thing warns you with a light) and b) if your belt is slipping. 5lb you are probably OK... 8 or more, and I want to know every time.
Are those gauges as flat as they look?
JD
Those are some pretty awesome gagues. And in an SRT-10 no less. sweet!
My only comment on the need for gauges is that with the centrifugal blower setup, it is nice to know a) if you are hitting peak boost (look at it or the thing warns you with a light) and b) if your belt is slipping. 5lb you are probably OK... 8 or more, and I want to know every time.
Are those gauges as flat as they look?
JD
VIPER D
Viper Owner
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
The best part is when I make peak boost I have a red light go on I don't even have to look at the gague. Also I can hit another button and see my peak or replay it like a vid.
vd..
These are a must have!!!!
vd
The best part is when I make peak boost I have a red light go on I don't even have to look at the gague. Also I can hit another button and see my peak or replay it like a vid.
vd..
These are a must have!!!!
vd
BigDane
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
The blitz gauges aren't bad at all but the autometer are terrible. I personally feel defi makes the best gauges in the buisness. Air fuel or a wideband is important but not nearly as important as EGT because you can still have decent air fuels but also knocking and your wideband will never show you that.
The blitz gauges aren't bad at all but the autometer are terrible. I personally feel defi makes the best gauges in the buisness. Air fuel or a wideband is important but not nearly as important as EGT because you can still have decent air fuels but also knocking and your wideband will never show you that.
scoobie
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
Wheres a good place to get some thin guages?
Wheres a good place to get some thin guages?
scoobie
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
The blitz look nice. I have a paxton and split-sec box. Can i get one for blower presure to 15? Fuel presure and afr would be nice as well.
The blitz look nice. I have a paxton and split-sec box. Can i get one for blower presure to 15? Fuel presure and afr would be nice as well.
viper spray
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
I have the AEM wideband and the Autometer boost .
I have the AEM wideband and the Autometer boost .
Joseph Dell
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
I've got the autometer gauges and never had an issue with them. Other than being a little bulky, is there something in particular that you don't like about them?
I like the Blitz gauges, but with the need for the controller, the price gets up there pretty quick just to get started, doesn't it?
JD
I've got the autometer gauges and never had an issue with them. Other than being a little bulky, is there something in particular that you don't like about them?
I like the Blitz gauges, but with the need for the controller, the price gets up there pretty quick just to get started, doesn't it?
JD
BigDane
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
they are known not to be very accurate. There really not bad at all just not known to be very accurate. Something for a low boost application I would never have a problem with them but high boost when it truly counts I wouldnt use anything other than defi
they are known not to be very accurate. There really not bad at all just not known to be very accurate. Something for a low boost application I would never have a problem with them but high boost when it truly counts I wouldnt use anything other than defi
Dimitrios
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
are these any good and what i need?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7936814013&category=46100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7936700222
Where would i mount em?
are these any good and what i need?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7936814013&category=46100
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7936700222
Where would i mount em?
Joseph Dell
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
Dimitrios -
the boost gauge you have listed is just fine though it doesn't have playback or memory. this one (or one of the others with the white face) is the main gauge that folks use from autometer w/ superchargers.
the A/F meter isn't accurate w/o a wideband O2 sensor... and so for that I wouldn't recommend that 2nd autometer gauge. if you want a wide band O2, look at www.wbo2.com .
Good luck!
JD
Dimitrios -
the boost gauge you have listed is just fine though it doesn't have playback or memory. this one (or one of the others with the white face) is the main gauge that folks use from autometer w/ superchargers.
the A/F meter isn't accurate w/o a wideband O2 sensor... and so for that I wouldn't recommend that 2nd autometer gauge. if you want a wide band O2, look at www.wbo2.com .
Good luck!
JD
VIPER D
Viper Owner
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
This is what I use on my bad boy and it has wireless data logging.
this is the vid to the wideband
http://www.plxdevices.com/M-Series-Controllers-Datalog/M400_500Promo.wmv
http://www.plxdevices.com/products_M-Series-Controllers.htm
demitrous
you have a big investment in the blower/motor, don't skimp out on the wideband it could save you thousands!!!!!!!!
vd..
This is what I use on my bad boy and it has wireless data logging.
this is the vid to the wideband
http://www.plxdevices.com/M-Series-Controllers-Datalog/M400_500Promo.wmv
http://www.plxdevices.com/products_M-Series-Controllers.htm
demitrous
you have a big investment in the blower/motor, don't skimp out on the wideband it could save you thousands!!!!!!!!
vd..
Joseph Dell
Enthusiast
Re: Which Boost Guages R U Using?
VD -
That kit is fairly inexpensive for a wide-band. how do you like it? and the wireless data logging is an advantage.
JD
VD -
That kit is fairly inexpensive for a wide-band. how do you like it? and the wireless data logging is an advantage.
JD
