The free BCS mod

[Evan3493]

I did the free BCS mod found here on the fourms and i removed the restrictor perfectly =D how do i know if it worked correclty? are there any bad side effects i should no about? thanks

 

[AUTOMODSGST]

the only way to find out, would be if you have a boost gage i did it on my car and i did not see any diffrence maybe 1 0r 2 psi

 

[Aproductions]

There are no bad side effects, and you will notice with a aftermarket boost gauge.

 

[Evan3493]

wel i only have 100 dollors onhand atm... can a afford a decnt boost guage with that or no? i only seel them for like 150 plus >.>

 

[dsmTripp]

wel i only have 100 dollors onhand atm... can a afford a decnt boost guage with that or no? i only seel them for like 150 plus >.>

wrong prosport guages are great and great looking especially for entry level and are under $100

 

[dunsunIII]

yeah u should be able to find one for that much...check out the venders on tuners

 

[cookmeup272]

Bought my electronic glowshift gauge for like 70 bucks i think

 

[gingerbredman00]

check advanced auto, you can find one for like $30-40 bucks.
It lights up and comes with vaccume line and instructions.

 

[907gs-t]

Man you can get a new Autometer Boost Gauge for less than $100.00.

Well here is one used in the DSMTuners Classifieds
Autometer boost gauge
posted by coryf1233


Price: $35.00

City: hanover
State: Pennsylvania
Buyer/Seller Rating: 0

 

[MrBoxx]

Evan, don't modify your car anymore until you have a reputable aftermarket boost gauge installed properly in your car. Without being able to monitor your true boost level, you could be running way more than your current setup is able to handle.

As soon as you get your aftermarket boost gauge installed, do a boost leak test. Use the VFAQ article to help you, as well as the tech articles on here.

By the way, use rubber vacuum hose for the boost gauge, not the crappy nylon line that most gauges come with.

 

[Evan3493]

ok thanks guys i been looking in classifeds didnt no about them intill u guys said so haha >.> so i see people just selling the guage what "hardness" do i need or tubing to actully install one. thx

 

[92EagleAWD]

You dont really need a "harness" for most gauges. just a black wire and a red wire for power to light them up. Then just run the small vacuum line that comes with it from a good boost source on your engine to the gauge and voila.

 

[Evan3493]

also i been looking on the fourms how do i actully make a boost leak tester? i cant seem to find a thread or i just fail at useing the fourms

 

[MrBoxx]

Then just run the small vacuum line that comes with it

I have to disagree. The white nylon line that comes with 99% of boost gauges out there tends to kink and crack with time. A much better option is to use a brass barbed fitting on the back of the gauge and using a standard length of rubber vacuum hose, just like all the other vacuum lines in the engine bay. It's easier to work with and will likely last longer.

 

[MrBoxx]

also i been looking on the fourms how do i actully make a boost leak tester? i cant seem to find a thread or i just fail at useing the fourms

Here's your link

Check that link. Also, please remember that we ask that you use spell check, proper grammar, punctuation, etc in your posts. Thanks in advance.

 

[dsmmsd]

I have to disagree. The white nylon line that comes with 99% of boost gauges out there tends to kink and crack with time. A much better option is to use a brass barbed fitting on the back of the gauge and using a standard length of rubber vacuum hose, just like all the other vacuum lines in the engine bay. It's easier to work with and will likely last longer.

good advice..ive never thought of just running vac hose to the gauge

 

[chardbox03]

dont waste ## money on a guage like that. save for a little bit and get an aem true boost. you wont go wrong its electronic but it costs 279.00.. i have an autometer right now and they run for about 60.00 brand new

 

[92EagleAWD]

I have to disagree. The white nylon line that comes with 99% of boost gauges out there tends to kink and crack with time. A much better option is to use a brass barbed fitting on the back of the gauge and using a standard length of rubber vacuum hose, just like all the other vacuum lines in the engine bay. It's easier to work with and will likely last longer.

I agree with you on that, as i have rubber vac lines from my charge pipes to my guage. I dont completely trust the nylon crap. But i do know plenty of people who use it without any problems.

 

[tallywacker]

dont waste ## money on a guage like that. save for a little bit and get an aem true boost. you WILL go wrong its electronic but it costs 279.00.. i have an autometer right now and they run for about 60.00 brand new

fixed

279 for a boost gauge sucker


Autometer is the only thing you need and is affordable.

And if you need help installing...

http://www.vfaq.com/index-main.html