Stillen Boost Gauge recommendations?

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

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

ANMVQ · 06-04-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by shfeddy

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

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

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

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

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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Originally Posted by ANMVQ

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?

06-04-2014, 12:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
shfeddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 63 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	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. __________________ ^Stillen SC kit^ 345 WHP Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler TSW Nurburgring * Nitto555 305x30x18* 255x45x18

06-04-2014, 01:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	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. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

06-04-2014, 01:44 PM	#22 (permalink)
shfeddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 63 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	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. __________________ ^Stillen SC kit^ 345 WHP Stillen 19 Row Oil Cooler TSW Nurburgring * Nitto555 305x30x18* 255x45x18

06-04-2014, 02:49 PM	#23 (permalink)
ANMVQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Framingham MA Posts: 2,732 Drives: 2014 Q50 AWD Rep Power: 20	For the Boost Gauge? You tap into the vac line for the fuel pressure regulator on the rail. __________________ 14 Q50 AWD, ARK, ECUTEK (SEB), Takda,

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