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Jaw_F430 · Apr 19th, 2008, 11:58 AM

Just fitted my boost gauge today. Just want to see what idle vac pressure others have seen.

Mine is around -16 when on vac.

Also when you put your foot down (so the gauge goes from vac to boost) I have noticed a slight noise on the gauge, is this normal as its quite annoying

James

Roofas · Apr 19th, 2008, 12:10 PM

OT, but how easy was the install and what gauge did you use?

Jaw_F430 · Apr 19th, 2008, 12:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Roofas (original)

OT, but how easy was the install and what gauge did you use?

The gauge is a autometer pro comp ultra lite.

Install was quite easy, my car is a 2005 so were normally you need to punch a hole in the grommet to get through the firewall, mine had a nipple there already-just need to cut the end off it.

I have not connected the 12V supply yet though,just want to be sure I am keeping it before splice into a cable.

captint · Apr 19th, 2008, 12:49 PM

Mine Vacs at -10 and runs up to +18 on full boost, no noise from it at all

Rigsey · Apr 19th, 2008, 01:15 PM

Not sure what my vac reading is will check but no noise from mine.

MINI-Morgan · Apr 19th, 2008, 01:57 PM

yeah I would have said around -10 too.... I use the T-MAP sensor for my boost readings and thats usually about 5PSIA at idle so must be arouind -10PSI at sea level

Snowie · Apr 19th, 2008, 01:59 PM

Mine sits around - 10 and there is total silence from the GTT Gauge

Jaw_F430 · Apr 19th, 2008, 02:39 PM

All the post above are leading me towards having a faulty gauge maybe.

I will have to look in to the further tomorrow just to check that the nylon pipe is not touching anything when it boosts.

Apr 19th, 2008, 07:07 PM

i have the pro sport boost gauge as used by alta at idle it sits at 18 hg .the noise you are getting is from you t piece. have a look at the prosport web site.

Darrin · Apr 19th, 2008, 09:12 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaw_F430 (original)

Just fitted my boost gauge today. Just want to see what idle vac pressure others have seen.

Mine is around -16 when on vac.

Also when you put your foot down (so the gauge goes from vac to boost) I have noticed a slight noise on the gauge, is this normal as its quite annoying

James

G'day James

I've fitted an Autometer Ultra Lite boost gauge into my car and the sound your hearing when your car suddenly goes into boost is normal for the mechanical gauge.

The sound is usually only apparent when you jam your foot down on the go pedal - I've grown to enjoy the sound. Besides with a CAI and exhaust the sound all blends together nicely

.

Cheers
Darrin

Babes · Apr 20th, 2008, 02:04 AM

I have the OEM upper gauge kit MINI Cooper S Gauge Kit: Boost + Volt Meter

Perfect as it matches all the other gauges, about -10 on idle and off the dial on full boost

No noise.

MINI-Morgan · Apr 20th, 2008, 11:20 AM

Anyone got a blue back lit guage?

r1_kde · Apr 20th, 2008, 03:34 PM

I have the OEM upper gauge kit

when I fitted it I did notice a very faint noise that wasn't there before, what it was for me is I did not push the grommet back where I ran the vac pipe through, I see about -10ish idle and about -20 on engine brake

ScottyBoy · Apr 20th, 2008, 05:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by D_R_A_G_O_N (original)

i have the pro sport boost gauge as used by alta at idle it sits at 18 hg .the noise you are getting is from you t piece. have a look at the prosport web site.

I have these gauges too and mine sits around -18hg also which seems to be more than the rest with different gauges.

Jaw_F430 · Apr 20th, 2008, 07:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by D_R_A_G_O_N (original)

i have the pro sport boost gauge as used by alta at idle it sits at 18 hg .the noise you are getting is from you t piece. have a look at the prosport web site.

Where on the site does it say about the T piece

Apr 21st, 2008, 06:20 AM

the prosport t piece has a brass valve fitted inside one of the ends of the t piece .
this is to prevent any noise.
as explained in my prosport instructions.

Lucky Dave · Apr 22nd, 2008, 10:34 AM

I only use stepper motor gauges, no noise.

Jaw_F430 · Apr 22nd, 2008, 03:09 PM

May end up taking the boost gauge off the I cannot get rid of the noise as it does my head in

Spoke to the supplier of the gauge and they said its a normal noise due to the movement.

Going to make a restrictor for it as I cannot find one the size I need and if noise can still be heard then there will be a boost gauge for sale

James

batou · Apr 22nd, 2008, 03:22 PM

Does this not prove they are more arse-ing about than what their worth??

... you watch, I'll end up having one in a few months lol

Jaw_F430 · Apr 22nd, 2008, 03:46 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original)

Does this not prove they are more arse-ing about than what their worth??

... you watch, I'll end up having one in a few months lol

Yes but I like gadgets

Apr 19th, 2008, 11:58 AM	#1
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 672 Offline	Calling people who have fitted a boost gauge Just fitted my boost gauge today. Just want to see what idle vac pressure others have seen. Mine is around -16 when on vac. Also when you put your foot down (so the gauge goes from vac to boost) I have noticed a slight noise on the gauge, is this normal as its quite annoying James Last edited by Jaw_F430 : Apr 19th, 2008 at 02:34 PM.

Apr 19th, 2008, 12:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roofas iz dis a yoot house?!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 716 Offline	OT, but how easy was the install and what gauge did you use? Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

Apr 19th, 2008, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rigsey MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kent Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 515 Online	Not sure what my vac reading is will check but no noise from mine. GTT, GRS, Janspeed, JCW, OMP + various other bits - 232.6bhp, 191.2lbft on 1320's rolling road

Apr 19th, 2008, 01:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 4,611 Offline	yeah I would have said around -10 too.... I use the T-MAP sensor for my boost readings and thats usually about 5PSIA at idle so must be arouind -10PSI at sea level One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Apr 19th, 2008, 01:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Snowie MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Camberley, Surrey Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 1,417 Offline	Mine sits around - 10 and there is total silence from the GTT Gauge In Italy

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Apr 19th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 672 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Roofas (original) OT, but how easy was the install and what gauge did you use? The gauge is a autometer pro comp ultra lite. Install was quite easy, my car is a 2005 so were normally you need to punch a hole in the grommet to get through the firewall, mine had a nipple there already-just need to cut the end off it. I have not connected the 12V supply yet though,just want to be sure I am keeping it before splice into a cable.

Apr 19th, 2008, 12:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
captint MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Mine Vacs at -10 and runs up to +18 on full boost, no noise from it at all

Apr 19th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 672 Offline	All the post above are leading me towards having a faulty gauge maybe. I will have to look in to the further tomorrow just to check that the nylon pipe is not touching anything when it boosts.

Apr 19th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
D_R_A_G_O_N Posts: n/a	i have the pro sport boost gauge as used by alta at idle it sits at 18 hg .the noise you are getting is from you t piece. have a look at the prosport web site.

Apr 19th, 2008, 09:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
Darrin Mighty Mouse Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Maitland Local Time: 04:22 AM Posts: 89 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Jaw_F430 (original) Just fitted my boost gauge today. Just want to see what idle vac pressure others have seen. Mine is around -16 when on vac. Also when you put your foot down (so the gauge goes from vac to boost) I have noticed a slight noise on the gauge, is this normal as its quite annoying James G'day James I've fitted an Autometer Ultra Lite boost gauge into my car and the sound your hearing when your car suddenly goes into boost is normal for the mechanical gauge. The sound is usually only apparent when you jam your foot down on the go pedal - I've grown to enjoy the sound. Besides with a CAI and exhaust the sound all blends together nicely . Cheers Darrin

Apr 20th, 2008, 02:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
Babes Cruising In The Minge My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Perth Local Time: 02:22 AM Posts: 746 Offline	I have the OEM upper gauge kit MINI Cooper S Gauge Kit: Boost + Volt Meter Perfect as it matches all the other gauges, about -10 on idle and off the dial on full boost No noise. 2003 BRG/W JCW MCS 2002 PS/PS JCW MC 1970 BRG/W MK2 Morris Cooper S

Apr 20th, 2008, 11:20 AM	#12 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 4,611 Offline	Anyone got a blue back lit guage? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Apr 20th, 2008, 03:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
r1_kde JCW 210 "apparently" Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 240 Offline	I have the OEM upper gauge kit when I fitted it I did notice a very faint noise that wasn't there before, what it was for me is I did not push the grommet back where I ran the vac pipe through, I see about -10ish idle and about -20 on engine brake

Apr 20th, 2008, 05:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 2,873 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by D_R_A_G_O_N (original) i have the pro sport boost gauge as used by alta at idle it sits at 18 hg .the noise you are getting is from you t piece. have a look at the prosport web site. I have these gauges too and mine sits around -18hg also which seems to be more than the rest with different gauges.

Apr 20th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 672 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by D_R_A_G_O_N (original) i have the pro sport boost gauge as used by alta at idle it sits at 18 hg .the noise you are getting is from you t piece. have a look at the prosport web site. Where on the site does it say about the T piece

Apr 21st, 2008, 06:20 AM	#16 (permalink)
D_R_A_G_O_N Posts: n/a	the prosport t piece has a brass valve fitted inside one of the ends of the t piece . this is to prevent any noise. as explained in my prosport instructions.

Apr 22nd, 2008, 10:34 AM	#17 (permalink)
Lucky Dave Thinking Minis My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 706 Offline	I only use stepper motor gauges, no noise. Lucky is a way of life (tm) 243.5 bhp & 205.3 ft lb

Apr 22nd, 2008, 03:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 672 Offline	May end up taking the boost gauge off the I cannot get rid of the noise as it does my head in Spoke to the supplier of the gauge and they said its a normal noise due to the movement. Going to make a restrictor for it as I cannot find one the size I need and if noise can still be heard then there will be a boost gauge for sale James

Apr 22nd, 2008, 03:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 700 Offline	Does this not prove they are more arse-ing about than what their worth?? ... you watch, I'll end up having one in a few months lol 235+ BHP "Wannabe" Works

Apr 22nd, 2008, 03:46 PM	#20 (permalink)
Jaw_F430 MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: 7600rpm Local Time: 07:22 PM Posts: 672 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original) Does this not prove they are more arse-ing about than what their worth?? ... you watch, I'll end up having one in a few months lol Yes but I like gadgets

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