My boost is set at 30psi which is what my gauge reads. I'd like something that reads higher so I know that I'm not spiking to high. Anyway, anything above 30psi doesnt show vacuum, do I really need to be monitoring the vacuum? What about a bar gauge? let me know what you higher boost guys are using for gauges. Not worried about brands here, just wondering about what type to use

 

i'm running a stewart warner gauge that reads vacuum and reads to 40 psi. looks good and is spot-on.

 

i have a autometer that goes to 45psi and shows 30 on the vac side. bought it from streettunedmotorsports.

 

i bought the zeitronix, it works great

 

+1 on the Zeitronix one. 3.5 Bar, 50 PSI, absolute pressure MAP sensor

I also have a 60mm Defi BF Premium amber that goes up to only 30psi.

 

Is vacuum really even necessary?

 

^not really, as far as making power is concerned. The only time I want to see vacuum as far as from a diagnostic stand point, is at idle. Ie if cam timing is out you'd have poor vacuum. Or if you had a vacuum leak.

 

stewart warner has one that goes to 40 psi and has 30 vacuum.

Also so does AEM, they have there truboost that i beleive goes to 65 psi once you add sometign to it......i forget what its called haha

 

I have the AEM. Will read 50psi, but I think you need the map sensor to read over 30?

 

you have http://www.aempower.com/ViewCategory.aspx?CategoryID=68 ??

im thinking about this, anyone use this or have any feedback about it

 

Aem Tru-Boost and a map sensor.

 

How is it running at 30psi? I have heard reports of much higher but as a daily driver? Well I assume you have to be going fast before hitting the full 30psi?

 

runs awesome at 30 psi, it was tuned to be a daily driver... a very fun daily driver

 

yes get the map sensor for the tru boost, awsome product.....and your running 30psi and only at 361 wheel?

 

No I have just the gauge. same setup, but no boost control. I heard so so results from the tru boost so opted to keep my current controller and just get a new gauge.

Also on his setup. i have seen plenty of people running 30# on a stock turbo. see he is running E85? That makes a little bit of a difference then pump. I know a few with the same setup running the same boost running the same times.