3lbs short on my new 2.3 Whipple

[joseph.devenney]

I'm going to put another gauge on there after I replace the alt and battery, I was just wondering if this could be the reason for low boost.

 

[Brutal DSG]

I'm going to put another gauge on there after I replace the alt and battery, I was just wondering if this could be the reason for low boost.

No it wouldn't cause the low boost. I just think it's the gauge over lay.

 

[joseph.devenney]

Thanks Brutal, I was just wanting to make sure I didn't need to do any further troubleshooting after I replaced these parts. I was leaning towards a faulty gauge, the car sure feels like it's running 17lbs, but I'll be sure to hook up another gauge after I replace the batt/alt.

 

[Brutal DSG]

Anytime buddy

 

[04sleeper]

From what I have found the gauge should be calibrated at the top of the level. Like if your MAX boost is going to be 17 psi, then calibrate it at 17 psi. The higher the boost, the higher it can be off when calibrated. 03Steve just went through this with his overlay and found it was a few psi off up top.

 

[c6zhombre]

joe....put a crowbar in that wallet and get a boost gauge! LOL

maybe oreillys has a cheapo here locally we can "rent" for 30 minutes and then return LOL