Hey Guys,
Sorry if these are questions that have already been covered in detail, but i've done a few searches and would just really like to be sure of a few things before i kill my turbo!
I'm using the stock boost guage for the 33gts-t, and i've searched the forum regarding the readings on it, but i was wondering if you could tell me approximately what PSI i'm boosting at if the indicator is hovering about halfway between the middle marking and 0 on the +7 side to save me guesstimating it?
Also, I'm rather worried about recieving an inaccurate reading from the stock guage based on all your advice and i'll be replacing it soon, but i don't want to kill my turbo before that! Is there a chance that i could be running well over what the reading is? Or is it fairly reliable and accurate to the 14 or so PSI that it can display?
I guess the second question is- is it safe for me to be running that PSI on the stock series 2 turbo? How much will it be shortening the lifespan of the turbo by?
I'm running a completely stock engine with stock intercooler- and after driving from my place to the city (around an hour), i've noticed the outside panels of the car around the front left wheel well were pretty darn hot. Is this normal?
Cheers guys! I appreciate your help!
Sorry again if these have all been answered!