MBC and boost gauge question

[jlocurto]

do i need a boost gauge if i am going to be using a MBC?

 

[AutoEuphoria]

Yes. You need some way to see exactly what you're making, whether it be a boost gauge, DashHawk, or other.

 

[jlocurto]

should i just buy a dash hawk? wouldnt that be a lot easier then a gauge?

 

[Speed3Rookie]

The dh is a good tool to have so I would definitely get one.
I would also install a boost gauge. You can get an a-pillar set up for less than $75.

 

[Buyer]

great thead.....seriously if you have a turbo you should have a boost gauge....they should come stock imo

 

[AutoEuphoria]

should i just buy a dash hawk? wouldnt that be a lot easier then a gauge?

It's a good tool for boost measurement if you aren't going to mess with the MAP with a boost cut defender or other type of MAP clamp. It's accurate and you can datalog with it, along with being able to see your actual AFRs, boost intake temps, etc. Once you put a boost cut defender on or install a MAP clamp it will not read accurately anymore because it only displays what the ECU is seeing, and a MAP clamp is designed to fool the ECU into thinking you're running less boost than you are.