Got boost gauge at -5

[DSM-Talon]

The boost gauge I got came to me, before I installed it it showed being in the vac at 5, is this bad, so should I assume that its readding 5 off then it should.

 

[97whitesi]

its damaged. Get a refund for it.
it should be at 0 if it were properly calibrated/not broken.

 

[RedTurboEclipse]

Yes that is bad, your readings will be off. Maybe you can recalibrate it, if not contact the seller.

 

[oldman]

its damaged. Get a refund for it.
it should be at 0 if it were properly calibrated/not broken.

Agreed.

 

[oldman]

The boost gauge I got came to me, before I installed it it showed being in the vac at 5, is this bad, so should I assume that its readding 5 off then it should.

-5 inHG = -2.5psi

 

[DSM-Talon]

well if i cant get a refund can I just go by the -2.5 thing? so what would 8psi be?

 

[oldman]

well if i cant get a refund can I just go by the -2.5 thing? so what would 8psi be?

Not really. I would just trash it (or use it as a underhood pressure gauge during boost leak tests) and get a new gauge.

 

[burtreynolds]

well if i cant get a refund can I just go by the -2.5 thing? so what would 8psi be?

BAD idea bro. Is the $50 you save getting a properly funcioning gauge worth doing severe damage to your car? Just because it reads -5 inHG with no source, once you add a positive pressure source whatever the problem is could compound. Get a new gauge and call it a day.

 

[DSM-Talon]

thanks guys

 

[fourreGsixty3]

No -5 in HG is -2.5 psi, so it would be 2.5 psi higher then what is being shown, but any reputable company will refund it.

Dustin

 

[DSM-Talon]

Alright i got one more question, recently my stock bov adapter split and came off the i/c piping would that make my car run bad with no bov connected, i assune it would.

 

[DSM-Talon]

sorry that was a dumb question, but I got a few more, I actually recalibrated my boost gauge and I was wondering the stock 2g bov, will it prevent you from rising above 12psi? Cause im trying to raise the boost a bit but it wont go above 12 psi, I got a greddy rs but i have to wait for the i/c piping to come. Actually it will only go up to like 10 psi in the first 3 gears then i can hit 12 in 4th? any help is appreciated.

 

[andymoraitis]

The stock 2G BOV leaks badly at even low boost levels. Replace it and you should be able to hold more boost.

 

[DSM-Talon]

thats what i thought thank you.

 

[oldman]

Alright i got one more question, recently my stock bov adapter split and came off the i/c piping would that make my car run bad with no bov connected, i assune it would.

How long have you been running without a BOV?

 

[andymoraitis]

How long have you been running without a BOV?

For as long as you and I have been site members...

 

[DSM-Talon]

For like 2 minutes i ran with the bov barely attacthed it wasnt a big deal, I was able to fully attach it with a rubber adapter i had.

 

[DSM-Talon]

after i attached it my car was fine.

 

[oldman]

For as long as you and I have been site members...

Didn't know the T25 was so durable.

For like 2 minutes i ran with the bov barely attacthed it wasnt a big deal, I was able to fully attach it with a rubber adapter i had.

My suggestion for your next step is a boost leak test.

 

[DSM-Talon]

ya i agree i just got to try look how to make one, im cluless how to.