hutchman
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- Sep 6, 2005
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- Virginia
- TDI
- 2006 Jetta TDI Pkg 1, 5 Spd, Graphite Blue / 2002 Jetta GLS, Black w/tan leather
I guess I should have called this mechanical vs digital!
I've been searching these forums trying to educate myself on boots gauges, boost valves etc.
I'm leaning toward getting the in dash DIY digital LED boost gauge that goes in the dash around the tach that ShokWaveRider (IMP) has.
From what I've gathered it is important to keep the hose from the IC to the gauge or sensor as short as possible which would favor a digital solution.
On the other hand, I've read where mechanical gauges (where the hose has to come into the cabin to the gauge) is better at showing boost spikes.
Is my understanding so far correct?
Anyone care to comment on pros/cons of digital vs mechanical boost gauge.
Also, I may go with a VNT17 in the future and all my reading makes me think I need a boost gauge that goes to at least 30psi? Is this correct.
Thanks in advance for the info.
I've been searching these forums trying to educate myself on boots gauges, boost valves etc.
I'm leaning toward getting the in dash DIY digital LED boost gauge that goes in the dash around the tach that ShokWaveRider (IMP) has.
From what I've gathered it is important to keep the hose from the IC to the gauge or sensor as short as possible which would favor a digital solution.
On the other hand, I've read where mechanical gauges (where the hose has to come into the cabin to the gauge) is better at showing boost spikes.
Is my understanding so far correct?
Anyone care to comment on pros/cons of digital vs mechanical boost gauge.
Also, I may go with a VNT17 in the future and all my reading makes me think I need a boost gauge that goes to at least 30psi? Is this correct.
Thanks in advance for the info.
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