I WANT this Turbo Boost Gauge - Help
01-09-2011, 04:27 PM
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yeah, could probably make your own ... don't think it would be too hard to get a proper face made with the correct lettering and gut a aftermarket boost gauge. (Don't want to use my stock one so might do this if I find a used clock to buy).
Re: the pics of the boost hose install. Using a large caliber hose, I worry about the increased 'dead space' affecting the vacuum. I tried it (a larger hose like one pictured - when a narrower tube I was using got developed a hole from rubbing) and I thought my boost gauge responded slower. Didn't hear the diverter valve opening as much ... I switched back to a narrow dia hard tube (protected with a larger tube around areas of contact body) and I can hear the diverter valve opening when I let off the gas/see better response of boost gauge ... it could all be my imagination though
Re: the pics of the boost hose install. Using a large caliber hose, I worry about the increased 'dead space' affecting the vacuum. I tried it (a larger hose like one pictured - when a narrower tube I was using got developed a hole from rubbing) and I thought my boost gauge responded slower. Didn't hear the diverter valve opening as much ... I switched back to a narrow dia hard tube (protected with a larger tube around areas of contact body) and I can hear the diverter valve opening when I let off the gas/see better response of boost gauge ... it could all be my imagination though
01-09-2011, 06:44 PM
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I had an Audi S4 that I installed an electronic boost gauge in and it worked great. Is there advantage of using a mechanical one over an electronic one?
01-09-2011, 08:19 PM
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My pleasure, Patrick!
... & great timing, Chuck, since I was researching the same gauge. Hope it helps.
If anyone has Romuald's eBay seller name & can post it here, that would be helpful.
Thanks, Felix. For the benefit of anyone's future research here after that auction expires, Romuald's eBay seller name is "dr.psycho911."
... & great timing, Chuck, since I was researching the same gauge. Hope it helps.
If anyone has Romuald's eBay seller name & can post it here, that would be helpful.
01-09-2011, 08:30 PM
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PMeister was very complimentary of Romuald & his work. However, he said the clock location made it difficult to read under full boost. Coincidentally, he said a digital one in the tach would be a better way to go -- I'm not sure he'd seen this thread's pictures of In Your Face Gauges' PLX work when he said that.
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01-09-2011, 08:52 PM
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Good luck; hope to see after-install pix in your 993.
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01-10-2011, 02:20 PM
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I have no other contact info regarding the gauge, only what's in Tom's original old post.
01-16-2011, 11:49 AM
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The maker/seller got back to me. It would cost $790 plus shipping for a silver faced gauge. I am going to pass.... for now. His email address is Romuald Kowalik <rce.kowalik@t-online.de>.
Below is his response.
Hello Chuck,
I built some of these special gauges for my car and some friends.
I can built you a gauge, shown on the photo, in silver.
If you send me the original clock for the conversion, the price is 590,00 EUR + shipping.
Best regards,
Romuald
Below is his response.
Hello Chuck,
I built some of these special gauges for my car and some friends.
I can built you a gauge, shown on the photo, in silver.
If you send me the original clock for the conversion, the price is 590,00 EUR + shipping.
Best regards,
Romuald
03-18-2015, 09:11 PM
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PLX
I did the PLX. Works great. Tons of expansion capabilities too. Boost controller I went Profec OLED. Works great. Lots of extra ambient lighting at night too. It is awesome.
