How many have boost gauge?

SeanS54 · 01-02-2013, 04:16 PM

How many of you turbo guys have real boost gauges? I'm not talking about the gauge jack via tune.

I'm debating on whether I should get one or not. I'm seen the vent pod gauges, P3 gauge, and ashtray gauges. Anything else?

Current mods are JB4, DCI, Downpipes, & Quaife. Probably going to test out E85 soon.

MrRetep · 01-02-2013, 04:18 PM

I just use the JB4 gauge "hi jacking" feature and turn my fuel gauge into a boost gauge after 50% throttle.

BMJ · 01-02-2013, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by CalBear_335i

How many of you turbo guys have real boost gauges? I'm not talking about the gauge jack via tune.

I'm debating on whether I should get one or not. I'm seen the vent pod gauges, P3 gauge, and ashtray gauges. Anything else?

Current mods are JB4, DCI, Downpipes, & Quaife. Probably going to test out E85 soon.

i don't use one, if i ever need to check i use the COBB

RnmEvo9 · 01-02-2013, 04:33 PM

I use a real boost gauge.

Neothin87 · 01-02-2013, 05:16 PM

Will an OBDII scanner accurately track boost/vac? I'm thinking of getting a kiwi bluetooth and running the torque app on my tablet...

GetSomeE92 · 01-02-2013, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by MrRetep

I just use the JB4 gauge "hi jacking" feature and turn my fuel gauge into a boost gauge after 50% throttle.

Same here. It's the easiest option, and I like that I don't have some out of place gauge in the interior.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-02-2013, 05:21 PM

I've had both, even at the same time.

The only benefit to a real boost gauge is that it reads at the intake manifold VS the other ones read pre throttle body.

Assuming your throttle is open, they would both be the same during pulls.

Where they differ is at low boost usually under 4 psi where the throttle blade will make an inherent false boost spiking on gauge hijacking. This is because the throttle blade is not fully open.

The gauge hi jacking would also not be accurate if you are getting throttle closures.

So the question is what is more important? For this vehicle I feel it looks a lot cleaner with the use of gauges from tunes.

If you really want to know what your motor is taking in, use a real boost gauge.

Boosted-M · 01-02-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Neothin87

Will an OBDII scanner accurately track boost/vac? I'm thinking of getting a kiwi bluetooth and running the torque app on my tablet...

No, kiwi wifi won't give boost or afr readings.. I tried

boostaholic786 · 01-02-2013, 08:04 PM

I have the vent boost gauge and really do like it. Its the p3 and its very discrete and doesnt look "out of place"

themyst · 01-02-2013, 08:08 PM

although real boost gauge is going to be the most accurate, the piggyback gauge hijacking works well enough for most people.

max_k20 · 01-02-2013, 08:52 PM

I run an autometer mech gauge on the ATI steering column pod gauge. Cheap and efficient vs the P3 gauge wich is so expensive. I also was looking at different setup but really wanted a mech gauge instead of an electric one.

kenneth · 01-02-2013, 09:14 PM

ECS tuning vent boost gauge here!

skatenc123 · 01-02-2013, 11:26 PM

i run the ashtray boost gauges.

BimmerDave89 · 01-02-2013, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenneth

ECS tuning vent boost gauge here!

same here love the vent pod look. P3 is nice but don't like the positioning utilizing the vents to the left of the steering wheel, just seems out of line of sight I feel... if that makes sense haha

DanielGonz · 01-03-2013, 12:15 AM

Boost gauge is just for show. I prefer the clean OEM look, as opposed to the racer-mentality boost gauge. I feel like a boost gauge in a stock turbo'd 3 series is trying too hard. Diff strokes for diff folks?

mump · 01-03-2013, 12:40 AM

P3 vent gauge here. Love it. When I had my evo X, my Cobb was clipped to the same side vent, so I am used to glancing over there.

335iJWC · 01-03-2013, 12:44 AM

I have the p3 and love it, I also have the performance steering wheel and use it to keep track of water oil temp or Gs

ilirduka335xi · 01-03-2013, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by skatenc123

i run the ashtray boost gauges.

Where can I buy this ?

mump · 01-03-2013, 05:28 AM

Vendor on here sales the holder and different gauges.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695694

skatenc123 · 01-03-2013, 05:37 PM

and if your gonna run oil pressure you need one of these too
http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...ribution-block

BRSSD · 01-03-2013, 09:34 PM

I like the clean look. But the ashtray gauges look great. Is it useful down there?

cn555ic · 01-03-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by skatenc123

i run the ashtray boost gauges.

Thats a nice setup

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01-02-2013, 04:16 PM	#1
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Neothin87 Private First Class 3 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2009 e90 335i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Orlando FL iTrader: (0)	Will an OBDII scanner accurately track boost/vac? I'm thinking of getting a kiwi bluetooth and running the torque app on my tablet...
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I've had both, even at the same time. The only benefit to a real boost gauge is that it reads at the intake manifold VS the other ones read pre throttle body. Assuming your throttle is open, they would both be the same during pulls. Where they differ is at low boost usually under 4 psi where the throttle blade will make an inherent false boost spiking on gauge hijacking. This is because the throttle blade is not fully open. The gauge hi jacking would also not be accurate if you are getting throttle closures. So the question is what is more important? For this vehicle I feel it looks a lot cleaner with the use of gauges from tunes. If you really want to know what your motor is taking in, use a real boost gauge.
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boostaholic786 Captain 40 Rep 623 Posts Drives: E92 N54 with MHD Custom flash Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Plano TX iTrader: (0)	I have the vent boost gauge and really do like it. Its the p3 and its very discrete and doesnt look "out of place" __________________ [SIZE="2"]Crimson Red E92 335i M-sport 6-speed with MHD custom stage 2+ flash only , 40% E85/93 mix,+ HRE P40S wheels, KW Clubsport, M3 sways,+BMW performance CF Mirrors, BMW Performance CF deck lid spoiler,+ CF interior trim, p3 vent boost gauge,+ LUX angel eyes (11.73@124mph on street tires)
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themyst Major General 177 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	although real boost gauge is going to be the most accurate, the piggyback gauge hijacking works well enough for most people. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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max_k20 Bavarian Love 24 Rep 263 Posts Drives: 230i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Quebec, Canada iTrader: (2)	I run an autometer mech gauge on the ATI steering column pod gauge. Cheap and efficient vs the P3 gauge wich is so expensive. I also was looking at different setup but really wanted a mech gauge instead of an electric one. __________________ 08 FG2 Civic SI FBO - SOLD 09 E92 335i Xdrive FBO - SOLD 17 F22 230i Xdrive \| Alpine White \| Coral Red \| M-Sport \| BMS Intake \| JB4 \| 666M Rep \| M Carbon Mirrors \| Roof Rack \| Daily Driven
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01-02-2013, 09:14 PM	#12
kenneth Major General 125 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	ECS tuning vent boost gauge here! __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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01-02-2013, 11:26 PM	#13
skatenc123 Captain 11 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	i run the ashtray boost gauges.
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DanielGonz Lieutenant 19 Rep 564 Posts Drives: AW E92 335i 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal (OC) iTrader: (0)	Boost gauge is just for show. I prefer the clean OEM look, as opposed to the racer-mentality boost gauge. I feel like a boost gauge in a stock turbo'd 3 series is trying too hard. Diff strokes for diff folks? __________________ 07 AW E92 335 6MT [18" OEM 193's For Sale, PM me] OEM Aero Lip \| OEM Gloss Black Kidney Grills \| KW V2 \| Vorsteiner CSL trunk \| M-Tech Rear Bumper \| LCI Rear Taillights \| Angel ibright Angel Eyes \| 3000K HID fogs \| 6000k HID low beams \| AFE DCI \| Full LED conversion
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01-03-2013, 12:40 AM	#16
mump First Lieutenant 37 Rep 354 Posts Drives: '11 E93 335is/'01 986S/'13 F30 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western PA iTrader: (6)	P3 vent gauge here. Love it. When I had my evo X, my Cobb was clipped to the same side vent, so I am used to glancing over there.
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335iJWC ~~~ 24 Rep 592 Posts Drives: JB 335i-M3 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Simi Valley iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [9.00]	I have the p3 and love it, I also have the performance steering wheel and use it to keep track of water oil temp or Gs __________________ . ................
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mump First Lieutenant 37 Rep 354 Posts Drives: '11 E93 335is/'01 986S/'13 F30 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Western PA iTrader: (6)	Vendor on here sales the holder and different gauges. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=695694
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01-03-2013, 05:37 PM	#20
skatenc123 Captain 11 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 2007 335i coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	and if your gonna run oil pressure you need one of these too http://www.europeanautosource.com/pr...ribution-block
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01-03-2013, 09:34 PM	#21
BRSSD New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I like the clean look. But the ashtray gauges look great. Is it useful down there?
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