hey guys i am a few weeks away from accomplishing the purchase and instalation of the competech supercharger, but am a little confused with what boost gauge to go with, can you please recommend anything???

 

defi boost gauge looks best (accuratein I believe said they read high)

the aem gauge (<- check spelling) is good stuff

 

defi blue


aem tru boost

 

buy me one too. lol..j/k.....defi FTW matches the 04-06 blue. Good luck

 

since I love gauges you will find me here alot to see what people suggest, one friend of mine has a "sard" boost gauge, company in australia, sard.com.au, they are supposedly some of the race proven companies out

 

Autometer Nexus

http://www.autometer.com/demos/nexus/

Check out the demo. Can match an 06 or 07

 

those r the ones needed most, i cant wait till i get my s/c as well

 

Whoa! Cool gauges and a very cool website!!

 

dayum autometer don't play, that site is sick ass hell, reminds me of some futuristic movie stuff

 

I got quoted for 5600 and warranty for s/c with instalation, good price??? and its from the dealer

 

will this work with the s/c
http://item.express.ebay.com/ws/eBay...de=0&placeid=5

 

that all goes down to how much you can afford. If you're looking for a gauge that can provide it function, go for Autometer. If you like to have something flashy and works go Defi.

After the SC installed, you wont be looking on those gauges so often anyway because you'll be driving so fast your focus will be on the road...

 

thanks, but do we actually need one for the s/c or is it unecessary???

 

yes. you would feel it anyway but, that's one way you'll see if your belt is slipping or your not boosting right.



invest more on a wideband a/f gauge

 

dont know what kind of gauge that is, but what if I dont want to use any gauges is it safe???

 

aem uegeo is what he is talking about

 

on your other thread you said Acura will install the SC for you, if they include the gauges plus labor for 300-500 more do it. You can't beat the warranty they promise

gauges are somewhat a necessity because you're adding something to your car that you need to monitor. Put it this way, let's say you don't have a fuel gauge, Odometer gauge, etc... without that how would you know if you're running out of gas? Yes, the hard way! getting stranded in the middle of nowhere

get this: a/f (AEM wideband), boost, oil pressure and fuel pressure (opional)

why wideband? because it reads almost accurately and it does a better job when tuning your car which is vital to your car's performance...

yup something like this http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/sale...eband_Displays

 

Installing a boost gauge is reccomended for turbo applications where surge can be introduced... to which can and will blow a turbo. I had on on my VW, and during WOT, I'd back off of it when the boost pressure spiked beyond 20 psi. I also used it to calibrate my overpressure valve, hoping to prevent serious boost spikes.

Installing a boost gauge to monitor 4psi of boost generated by a paddle driven supercharger is silly.

and given the low pressure, you'll use about 1/10 of the gauge...

I think it a waste if money and provides little no important data.

Nate at Comptech will tell you the same thing.

 

The AEM wideband or something similar is probably the first gauge you should get. A boost gauge can't hurt, especially if you think the supercharger might not be functioning properly or the belt is slipping. It will let you know how much boost you are making. However, as Kennedy said, on such a low boost application it isn't necessary.

If you do choose to get a boost gauge we have installed some DEFI gauges recently and they are amazing in quality and finish.

PM me if you need prices on any of those items or even the supercharger kit.

 

quick question on this topic....

If I'll get s/c for me 08 TLS, how high are my chances of destroying my AT tranny?

I know in the 2G, people with s/c would have the tranny die very often.

 

You have to solve your engine tuning issues (or lack there of) before you worry the tranny issues.

I would certainly say you're at no more risk than the 04-06 guys that have been running the SC. In fact the 2007/8 TL-S auto is supposedly much upgraded. I'd think you'd be fine with a high performance tranny fluid, and plan to drive with civility... with the occasional high spirited jaunt.

 

how much for a decent boost gauge

 

I am going with the 30 psi nexus because the ebay you posted would basically stick at the left because you are only going to get up to 5.

I should have my nexus installed within the next couple of weeks and will ost vids and pics.

Only problem with the nexus is that you have to buy a controler which cost $300 more but you can plug in an sd card and program the gauges as well as track boost and a/f ratios for your records. They also include peaks.

 

From my experience and I am no expert it depends a lot on how you drive it. I had an 01 cls running 75 shot wet kit only at the track and had no problems. The 01 cls had known tranny problems so I feel lucky.

Now on mt 06 TL AT I am sc vs gas because of the consistant power.

 

heres a pic of my gauge pod.

i know i know, it is down a little low, but i didnt want to draw attention to my car. i just simply close my center bin and they dissappear.



all aem digital gauges. reddish/orange colors blend well with my cluster. the most important one is the a/f gauge.

silly you say?? nonsense.

a boost gauge is good to have with any TC or SC PERIOD.... it gives you info on how efficient the blower is working and can tell you if there are any immediate problems regarding possible belt slippage, leaks, how hot its running etc,... i notice when the blower gets really hot, the psi lowers about 1.

if theres a small leak in the system, especially one that developed gradually, you will never know anything was wrong, because of the gradual power loss. i had a small tear that developed in the rubber hose connecting the blower to the elbow. my car did get a little sluggish, but not enough to think there was a problem. if it wasnt for the boost gauge reading only 2-3 psi, i would have never known and kept on driving it.

besides, why not get one?? if you have money to blow on a 5k SC kit, you better damn well have enough money to buy a measly $50-$100 gauge

Nates a nice guy and all, but just because he says its not needed, means squat

 

Anyone have non-boost gauges in their N/A? lol

Like oil temp/water temp?

 

don't mean to sound new inexperienced.. but has an 07-08 Type-S SS come out yet?

 

that's what i said post # 14 v




add an s/c and that will be a lot of sssssss

 

oooops, my bad siggy. sometimes i dont bother reading anything you post.

 

ss = short shifter? correct? if so then yup comptech and neuspeed both have short shifter for our car

 

Hmm... Anyone else not buying the "buying a s/c in a couple weeks"? This is, after all, coming from the guy who stated he bought an AEM CAI, "Comptech chip", and throttlebody not more than a month ago?
Link to thread

 

first of all I did buy an intake and throttlebody, the bullshit chip was a crappy gift from ebay, cuz said it was comptech and I threw that shit in the garbage.. My bad for the mixup

 

really am serious about the s/c, just been searching hardcore for a gauge. did u happen to see what my car looks like??? I dont play and I keep it real....and keep away from those bullshit chips.

 

 

Sorry guys, I must of been mesmerized by the Type-S when i wrote that. What i meant to say is, has a 3.5L s/c been created yet?