Turboback w/o Boost Gauge

Ssleeping · 10-05-2004, 11:36 PM

Hey, I am contemplating putting on this turboback on my garage. It is an Invidia bellmouth downpipe and a HKS carbon ti catback. I also do not have a boost gauge. Is this a bad idea to install the turboback w/o a boost gauge or should I be fine? Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks

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Converted · 10-06-2004, 12:10 AM

No big deal! but im sure someone on here will find a reason why
you should.

Needles · 10-06-2004, 12:14 AM

You don't need it just for a TB,but if you play with the boost with a MBC or EM you need one.

teamslow wrx · 10-06-2004, 01:22 AM

What they said

trustWRX · 10-06-2004, 02:26 AM

Only gauge that would be nice to have is EGT but that's only after you've installed a EBC/MBC or are running EM just to be able to monitor.

Gundoo · 10-06-2004, 02:28 AM

so basically, invest in gauges next. before you start fooling with other powers mods.

trustWRX · 10-06-2004, 05:06 AM

Gauges are only a tool to monitor what the engine is up to. The rule of thumb is if the engine's performance is beyond stock it's usually a good idea to keep an eye on EGTs. Oil temp, water temp and so on is an option but not necessary IMHO. I went with a Boost and EGT gauge when I went with the COBB Stage 2 flash.

feiron · 10-06-2004, 05:16 AM

my goodness... sweet TBE dude! I envy you

listen to the specialists

I'd suggest the defi-link display... its like having multiple gauges in 1 display... gauges are EXPENSIVE

trustWRX · 10-06-2004, 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feiron

my goodness... sweet TBE dude! I envy you

listen to the specialists

I'd suggest the defi-link display... its like having multiple gauges in 1 display... gauges are EXPENSIVE

He's right about the expensive part. My Autometer Electric Cobolt EGT and Boost gauges were $220.00 each

Ssleeping · 10-06-2004, 11:41 AM

Thanks so far for the info. I will run by the suby dealer and pick up some gaskets then throw on the TBE. I have a UTEC that should be on the way, but looks like I got scammed (ouch). I will look into the defi-link display. I looked into some gauges and they are way too expensive for me now (UTEC and TBE blew the budget).

10-05-2004, 11:36 PM	#1
Ssleeping Scooby Newbie Member#: 60353 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bozeman, Montana Vehicle: 2002 Stg. 4 WRX WRB	Turboback w/o Boost Gauge Hey, I am contemplating putting on this turboback on my garage. It is an Invidia bellmouth downpipe and a HKS carbon ti catback. I also do not have a boost gauge. Is this a bad idea to install the turboback w/o a boost gauge or should I be fine? Any input would be greatly appreciated, thanks * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-06-2004, 12:10 AM	#2
Converted Scooby Specialist Member#: 52838 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: 619	No big deal! but im sure someone on here will find a reason why you should.

10-06-2004, 12:14 AM	#3
Needles Scooby Specialist Member#: 19075 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: Long Island,NY Vehicle: ???? 02/04 WRB WRX MSPT Tuned 18g	You don't need it just for a TB,but if you play with the boost with a MBC or EM you need one.

10-06-2004, 01:22 AM	#4
teamslow wrx Scooby Specialist Member#: 18986 Join Date: May 2002 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Ruskin, Fl Vehicle: 2002 wrx sliver i Have 4 cats!!!	What they said

10-06-2004, 02:26 AM	#5
trustWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 40431 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2009 Scion XB	Only gauge that would be nice to have is EGT but that's only after you've installed a EBC/MBC or are running EM just to be able to monitor.

10-06-2004, 02:28 AM	#6
Gundoo Scooby Specialist Member#: 34112 Join Date: Mar 2003 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Houston Vehicle: 1973 Saturn V rocket i want a pet zebra	so basically, invest in gauges next. before you start fooling with other powers mods.

10-06-2004, 05:06 AM	#7
trustWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 40431 Join Date: Jul 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Vehicle: 2009 Scion XB	Gauges are only a tool to monitor what the engine is up to. The rule of thumb is if the engine's performance is beyond stock it's usually a good idea to keep an eye on EGTs. Oil temp, water temp and so on is an option but not necessary IMHO. I went with a Boost and EGT gauge when I went with the COBB Stage 2 flash.

10-06-2004, 05:16 AM	#8
feiron Scooby Specialist Member#: 62327 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: VIC Location: Westwood Plateau, Coq Vehicle: 2005 WRB STI [S600BY]	my goodness... sweet TBE dude! I envy you listen to the specialists I'd suggest the defi-link display... its like having multiple gauges in 1 display... gauges are EXPENSIVE

10-06-2004, 11:41 AM	#10
Ssleeping Scooby Newbie Member#: 60353 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bozeman, Montana Vehicle: 2002 Stg. 4 WRX WRB	Thanks so far for the info. I will run by the suby dealer and pick up some gaskets then throw on the TBE. I have a UTEC that should be on the way, but looks like I got scammed (ouch). I will look into the defi-link display. I looked into some gauges and they are way too expensive for me now (UTEC and TBE blew the budget).