Boost Gauge - Boost Rising Slowly...

[R33Matt]

Hey, I bought a Calibre 60mm Boost Gauge about 2 weeks ago and ever since the install I have noticed that it builds boost very slow and is a bit laggy. Im running 10psi and the gauge only gets there when im hitting 6000rpm.

I used the boost line that was there from the previous gauge, the size of the line was a lot thicker so had to use a t piece to connect the new thin line with the old one and also blocked off one bit of the T piece. Could this cause the lag and slow response? Would it work a lot better if the new thin line went straight into the engine bay?

Any info would be great!

Edited May 5, 2010 by R33Matt

[R33Matt]

So has no one had any issues with the vacuum line being too long or different sizes???

[StealthX]

I use this gauge and never had problems.

However i didn't use that gay plastic line they supplied, used my own 3mm vacuum line

[Munkyb0y]

I used the boost line that was there from the previous gauge, the size of the line was a lot thicker so had to use a t piece to connect the new thin line with the old one and also blocked off one bit of the T piece. Could this cause the lag and slow response?

no it wont cause anything. at the very most, it may make your gauge respond slowly if u had a hugely thick line, or way too long.

but wont affect the way the car drives.

btw, i tried one of these calibre boost gauges. was craptacular. not accurate, and too slow.

are you sure you're not being fooled by a poor gauge reading, and convincing yourself the car isnt performing?

check for leaks on the new gauge, and existing line. you will hear a pretty loud hissing if there is a leak, even while idling.

Edited May 6, 2010 by Munkyb0y