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Old Mar 1, 2004 | 11:09 PM
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So. Which would be more correct? My ------- autometer says I hit 13-15 pounds and ---- at full boost and sits right after the little square on the gauge (not all that accurate) and the highest my afc has ever said is .62 (9 lbs). Kinda freaks me out sometimes.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 01:17 AM
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Anyone?
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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damn.. so many different answers.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 10:32 AM
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i dont know about you guys but ive seen alot of boost gauges that were wildly inaccurate
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:02 PM
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Im hoping its just my gauge thats innacurate. I'm gonna pick up another one that more on target and see.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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You can't tell the difference from 9 to 15psi? I wouldn't trust the AFC at all.
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Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr.Boost
You can't tell the difference from 9 to 15psi? I wouldn't trust the AFC at all.
I agree.the boost guage is mechanical.There is really no room for eror unless its not calibrated right.The afc is reading what the map is sending to the ecu wich you are modefying.I wouldnt trust the AFC either.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 06:50 PM
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As long as both units are properly installed... trust mechanical over electronic. Something tells me you should recheck all your connections.
Did you install everything yourself?
Is your car properly setup to run 13-15psi?
Unless your looking for a reason to rebuild your motor, always err on the side of caution



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