Boost Gauge..
Jun 23, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Boost Gauge..
Is a boost gauge only good for super an turbo chargers or does it work for nitrous also?
Jun 23, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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nope, nitrous is not forced induction.
Jun 23, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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From: New Jersey
thanks.. yea i wasnt sure if you consider nitrous forced induction or not and if the boost gauge would work..
Jun 23, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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From: Central Texas
+1. Boost is a measure positive absolute manifold pressure (opposite of vacuum). Nitrous doesn't compress the air to create higher pressure.
Now a wideband gauge may be useful for seeing the air/fuel ratio under spray, but not otherwise neither.
Jun 24, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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From: Temple, Texas
latemodelrestoration sells nitrous specific gauges.
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