Boost gauge necessary?

bigdwrx · 02-12-2004, 12:47 AM

If i plan on running a cobb stage 2 and never touching it again, do i still really need to put down the money for a boost gauge?
Thanks,
Danny

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jlevy · 02-12-2004, 01:26 AM

You can also use an OBD-2 tool like pocket logger to view or log MAP values. I don't have a boost gauge and currently have the Cobb stg 2. It's probably safer to just log the values during a pull than watch a gauge anyway.

-my 0.02

hippy · 02-12-2004, 01:52 AM

it's probably safer to know if your overboosting when it happens.....

ride5000 · 02-12-2004, 09:38 AM

c'mon, they're cheap enough, and they give you a VERY critical piece of information.

jm2c
ken

02-12-2004, 12:47 AM	#1
bigdwrx Scooby Newbie Member#: 28697 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DFW(SMU) Vehicle: 2002 WRX WR blue pearl	Boost gauge necessary? If i plan on running a cobb stage 2 and never touching it again, do i still really need to put down the money for a boost gauge? Thanks, Danny * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-12-2004, 01:26 AM	#2
jlevy Scooby Specialist Member#: 15696 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston (clear lake) Vehicle: 2007 Mini Cooper S Dark Silver and White	monitor MAP values instead You can also use an OBD-2 tool like pocket logger to view or log MAP values. I don't have a boost gauge and currently have the Cobb stg 2. It's probably safer to just log the values during a pull than watch a gauge anyway. -my 0.02

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hippy Scooby Specialist Member#: 36528 Join Date: May 2003 Location: florida Vehicle: 2002 Impreza Wrx Silver	it's probably safer to know if your overboosting when it happens.....

02-12-2004, 09:38 AM	#4
ride5000 Scooby Guru Member#: 32792 Join Date: Feb 2003 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: lincoln, ri Vehicle: 2003 GGA MBP 12.9 / 105+	c'mon, they're cheap enough, and they give you a VERY critical piece of information. jm2c ken