Boost Guage any good?

Hi there all

Is this Boost Guage any good? Just after feedback.

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Yes, they're a very good gauge - if it's a genuine one and not a knock-off counterfeit one.

Yes, they're a very good gauge - if it's a genuine one and not a knock-off counterfeit one.

Any good way of telling? it has all the gubbings, un opened etc instructions the box is fully marked with HKS as is the instructions and warranty, but box is in Japanese

I don't know really. Getting it from a reputable dealer should ensure you get a genuine one. Getting it from [1]KAR Racing or [2]eBay may not.

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I don't know really. Getting it from a reputable dealer should ensure you get a genuine one. Getting it from [1]KAR Racing or [2]eBay may not.

 

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Got it from a member on here unsure where he got it from, cost me £60 but even then thats nothing to go by it looks the real deal but you can never tell sometimes.

didnt think you could really go wrong with a boost gauge

Same one as mine, except mine's white face. Box looks the same and everything.

Ive got two spare HKS gauges sitting next to me and there isnt even a stamp or a sticker on the back. If people can copy the face then it might be quite easy to get away with.

Think in your case though that the needle on them is a pretty individual HKS feature.

Excellent, just need to get it fitted now.

Very easy to fit, I fitted mine in around 30 mins.! all you need to some vacuum hose and a t-piece..! There is a fitting guide somewhere around, I used that and had no probs.

Before you do mate, dont suppose you could do me a favour and send me a pic of the plugs that go in the back of the gauge, either pm or post on here.

Before you do mate, dont suppose you could do me a favour and send me a pic of the plugs that go in the back of the gauge, either pm or post on here.

I will no doubt forget so please please send me a PM tonight after 6pm, why you ask as this is the last time I am on before i go home. I will try and remember I will take a pic of everything

Very easy to fit, I fitted mine in around 30 mins.! all you need to some vacuum hose and a t-piece..! There is a fitting guide somewhere around, I used that and had no probs.

It has the tubes and T piece in the box and whole other stuff, but my idea of technical is getting the beetroot jar open and not getting it all over me, but I am going have a go lol

Is it a mechanical or electronic gauge..?

Is it a mechanical or electronic gauge..?

Erm I have to source an electrical source and I plug the tube into the back of it, it's also back litght is blue, I only got it yeasterday and was late in so I have not properly looked at it.

It's mechanical, just need a power supply for the backlight. I found some random plug and spliced power off that IIRC

It's mechanical, just need a power supply for the backlight. I found some random plug and spliced power off that IIRC

Fancy helping me fit it then?? I will make buy ya a pastie and a cup of tea at squires

Ah, if its mechanical then dont worry about the pic mate. Cheers anyway and good luck fitting

Should be easy, take the vacuum hose from the engine bay using the t-piece, think the feed comes off the MAP sensor, then feed the hose through the bulkhead and to the back of the gauge. Power/lights, I would take from the Ashtray light, or ciggie lighter. Shame you are not closer or I would fit it for you.!

Shame you are not closer or I would fit it for you.!

Cheers for the offer mate!! will have a go though

You can take the illumination off the radio harness, its right next to the clock face bit anyway, or you could just probe the clock harness to see if there is an illumination wire in there. Its so long since I put ym boost gauge in that I cant remeber whats on the clock wiring plug...