DIY - NewSouth Performance Boost Gauge w/Indigo Gauge

[methkilab]

are you chipped boostin at 20psi?

 

[methkilab]

cause im only boosting at 14 stock

 

[MKV Turbo15]

cause im only boosting at 14 stock

Yea that sounds about right, im boosting 15-16 stock

 

[zmoclov21]

This has probably been mentioned but I was planning on getting a turbo gauge setup and a manual boost controller. I was wondering what is the recommended increase in psi??

 

[RobbDizzle]

That silver ring has to go!
btw, u have magical hands to be able to take clear pics during 20 psi at night!!

I Like my silver trim ring! Makes it more cohesive with the other guages IMO. Besides if I get tired of it it's just a press fit, takes like 2 seconds to take off.

 

[blackmagic08]

Sorry if this has already been asked but I just got a CCTA GTI and apparently noone has found a suitable tap for a boost gauge - has this changed? I certainly would like to add the newsouth setup to my car.

Thanks,

Greg

 

[MADgolFER]

can i just say what a bitch that engine cover is? tried to pull it out for 20 min... taking a break right now... :mad0259:

 

[MADgolFER]

what happens if you crease the nylon tubing? i creased mine and the boost gauge sits at 18 vac when cold and 19 1/2 when warm spiking to 14 psi when warm... i should be spiking to 18 ish since i'm chipped... the car still feels strong tho... so i am thinking the crease might be the problem... would it affect the reading this dramatically?

 

[GTIxpinay]

subscribed, bought one at waterfest and i'm putting it in this weekend.

 

[Deezz_Nuttz]

what happens if you crease the nylon tubing? i creased mine and the boost gauge sits at 18 vac when cold and 19 1/2 when warm spiking to 14 psi when warm... i should be spiking to 18 ish since i'm chipped... the car still feels strong tho... so i am thinking the crease might be the problem... would it affect the reading this dramatically?

what do you mean crease? like pinched? think of it like a straw... if you crease a straw, do you still get the same amount of liquid while drinking through it? the slightest air leak WILL NOT give you correct readings

 

[methkilab]

the previous guy is right....a crease will give you false readings.

 

[ddogbert]

Thanks for the instructions. It made the installation go very easily. I got the NewSouth Gauge w/V-Twin from BSH.

One thing I did was to run the hose under the battery tray. There are some plastic channels running under there for the electrical system. There are just 3 10mm bolts holding the tray down.

I peak around 15psi holding at 12-13 stock. Idle is 18.5 to 20 inHg once its warm.

 

[GTIxpinay]

what's stock boost? i just recently took my car for my 30k service, and i just wnat to make sure they didn't flash me back to stock software.

 

[GTIxpinay]

That silver ring has to go!
btw, u have magical hands to be able to take clear pics during 20 psi at night!!

i like the silver ring, so i kept it on.

 

[Deezz_Nuttz]

what's stock boost? i just recently took my car for my 30k service, and i just wnat to make sure they didn't flash me back to stock software.

stock peaks around 15-16lbs and holds around 12-13lbs