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shfeddy 06-04-2014 12:44 PM
True true. I remeber asking the guys at Stillen when I first bought it, and asked why it didnt come with a boost gauge. They said its so perfectly made to put out 8psi there was no need. I was worried I had a vacuume leak somewhere, and wanted to get a boost gauge for future use.

ANMVQ 06-04-2014 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jwick (Post 2846260)
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The pillar pod is not going to prevent airbag deployment. The worse thing that might happen is you damage a gauge when it goes off. If you get into something that requires airbag deployment then ruining a gauge is probably the least of your worries.
Agreed too so I didn't say that. I just wasn't looking forward to being smack in the head with three gauges and pill pod and the airbag LOL :tiphat:

ANMVQ 06-04-2014 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by shfeddy (Post 2846267)
True true. I remeber asking the guys at Stillen when I first bought it, and asked why it didnt come with a boost gauge. They said its so perfectly made to put out 8psi there was no need. I was worried I had a vacuume leak somewhere, and wanted to get a boost gauge for future use.
AHAH they didn't say that did they. WOW what's that I smell.
Don't get me wrong either I ran their kit and made very good power but had to change a bunch on things. The tune was the first thing I change I only made +42 WHP over my bolted numbers. I would always run a boost gauge on a FI car.. I will have their kit again one day soon also.

jwick 06-04-2014 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ANMVQ (Post 2846272)
Agreed too so I didn't say that. I just wasn't looking forward to being smack in the head with three gauges and pill pod and the airbag LOL :tiphat:
That shouldn't happen. Gale does not modify the factory attachment points at all. The pillar will perform as designed during an impact and deployment. You will have no more change of getting hit with the pillar than you would without gauges on it.

JWillis72 06-04-2014 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by shfeddy (Post 2846267)
True true. I remeber asking the guys at Stillen when I first bought it, and asked why it didnt come with a boost gauge. They said its so perfectly made to put out 8psi there was no need. I was worried I had a vacuume leak somewhere, and wanted to get a boost gauge for future use.
Thats funny since there instructions tell you to check the level of boost after install to make sure it is correct.

theDreamer 06-04-2014 01:20 PM
Ah sales people, they will say anything sometimes.
A boost gauges I would say is vital, along with an AFR gauge also (though I do not have one currently). Find yourself a solid tuner and get it built for you and I bet it will improve your 1/8.

shfeddy 06-04-2014 01:44 PM
Im sure the guys at the Nissan dealership did check it with a boost gauge after they installed it. if not, oh well. I'm looking into a shop near me that will re-tune it and i'll be adding a boost gauge in the near future. Second step is making sure I cut into the correct tube, im a little fuzzy on which one I should use.

ANMVQ 06-04-2014 02:49 PM
For the Boost Gauge? You tap into the vac line for the fuel pressure regulator on the rail.

JWillis72 06-04-2014 03:49 PM
Please post back with where you found a UpRev tuner when you do. All of my family was from your area and I'm guessing Indianapolis or Chicago will be the closest with the price of UpRevs buy in.


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gussyturbo z 06-04-2014 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ANMVQ (Post 2846426)
For the Boost Gauge? You tap into the vac line for the fuel pressure regulator on the rail.
I taped into the plenum it comes with a fitting to tap into. How you guys getting 8psi I have the stillen 9lb pulley and it barely gets 6psi? Hmm...

shfeddy 06-05-2014 09:36 AM
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For the Boost Gauge? You tap into the vac line for the fuel pressure regulator on the rail.
would I be using the hose on the far right on this diagram? the hose coming from my header and returning into my blower?


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