Dspeed

Gna get one of these.
Autometer Phantom 52mm 35psi Boost Gauge 5704 £46.50
Autometer Phantom 52mm 20psi Boost Gauge 5701 £51.50

So why is the lower Boost one more expensive? lower range more accurate?
Will the 20 be enuf 4 me? Uk My00 running 270BHP.

cong

20psi should be enough you should be hittin about 16psi max

john banks

20 PSI is a bit stingy if you end up modifying the car a bit more. With say a TD05, six speed box and intercooler you might find that your UK engine provides a lot of fun at 25 PSI and holds together even if driven like a lunatic. Once felt these individuals become addicted to boost and the chance of melting their engine would only be an opportunity to further feed their consumptive habits...

Even a TD04 can feel good at over 20 PSI if properly setup and not necessarily break anything.

jasonius

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I'd have to agree, I bought a 1.5bar (~22psi) and once my td04 was mapped it hits 1.4 bar peak (occasionally 1.5). So maybe I should have gone for the 2 bar, although as it is I'm making full use of the gauge's range (ie easier to see and if you like that sort of thing looks more impressive).
J

What if ?

so what should my car hit ?

MY05STI PPP -my gauge shows a peak of about 20psi and drops back to 16psi at high revs. Never peaks below 18 psi normally 19-20, has hit 21 once or twice unders certain conditions.