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Old 05-03-2004, 12:10 PM
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Question TRD boost gauge accuracy / calibration????

I just installed my boost gauge this weekend and it is only showing 5.5 - 6 lbs of boost at WOT. I was under the impression that the S/C should put out in the 7-8 lbs range. But I noticed that when I turn off my engine it reads "-1". I was wondering if the means that everthing will read 1 under where it should?? Because that puts me closer to the correct range. Any way, is there a way to recalibrate this thing??

Or is my charger (1st gen gray) not putting out the proper pressure... :cry:
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I had the same issue and called TRD. 6psi is the max so you are good to go.
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yup 6psi on mine also. but you know my first boost gauge got stuck on +4, performaceproducts replaced it after i sent it back.
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mine goes to 7-8psi...what are you using for the boost source for the gauge? I'm t-ing off the port right off the sc that goes to the fpr.

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Old 05-05-2004, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 96TRDsc
mine goes to 7-8psi...what are you using for the boost source for the gauge? I'm t-ing off the port right off the sc that goes to the fpr.
That's the same port I'm using.

Does anyone else's read -1 when the engine is turned off??
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check out my sig pic...my boost gauge is actually a hair over 0 but still in the white of the 0 marker...I will check today and try to get some pics of WOT and turned off.
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Originally Posted by yoda-g2
That's the same port I'm using.

Does anyone else's read -1 when the engine is turned off??
Mine does. It maxes out at 6 psi. I also have it T'ed at the FPR
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Originally Posted by SLC Punk
Mine does. It maxes out at 6 psi. I also have it T'ed at the FPR

I'm just wondering that since its at -1 when the engine is off, if that means its reading 1lb less than it should aka 6 = 7. I'm just glad to hear that others are only reading 6lbs.
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Originally Posted by yoda-g2
I'm just wondering that since its at -1 when the engine is off, if that means its reading 1lb less than it should aka 6 = 7. I'm just glad to hear that others are only reading 6lbs.
Good question. Mine sat at zero when I bought it and it would only go to 6 lbs. So I assume its still accurate..
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That is odd. I am getting 10+ on mine...

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