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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:26 AM
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Unhappy boost retardation

Am I retarted for wanting a BOOST gauge, in my 05' 5.4 that does not have a supercharger? I have a tuner, intake, exhaust, etc. I guess I dont fully understand what the BOOST indicates, or when one would need one.....thanks for helping the less informed.....
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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Yes, you are retarded.... A boost gauge indicates how much pressure a super/turbo charger is injecting into the cylinders, measured in lbs. If you have no forced induction, you have no boost, therefore no need for a boost gauge...Unless you just want to ba a poser.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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Ahhh-saw.........I see now....Thanks for clearing that up.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 01:11 PM
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Maybe a vacuum gauge will fill your need for additional gauges.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2006 | 07:33 PM
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Without boost, our gauge has been a total bummer !
 
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