boost dial

noob · April 1st, 2007, 11:53 AM

what does the boost dials actual measure. and are they usually associated with a supercharger or is it just nitrous.

Timber · April 1st, 2007, 11:54 AM

The search function is your best friend.

noob · April 1st, 2007, 11:58 AM

what should i search under for the boost dial which im sure is not what its real name is thats just what i call it because i dont know the real name.

White99stang · April 1st, 2007, 04:17 PM

you are thinking boost controller and that is for turbo cars. Dude you don't even own a mustang yet, what you need to do is go to how things work.com and search a bunch of things, that and just read things on here, every question you have asked have been asked before trust me. I am glad you are taking an interest in all these things but people who actually own a mustang on here asking questions are getting pushed to the second page and so on cause you are asking 15 questions every 5 hours.

Invictus · April 1st, 2007, 04:57 PM

+1 on how things work .com haah

noob · April 1st, 2007, 05:41 PM

lol well srry dude but its not like there is a plethora of questions on here anyways. so i figured i might as well ask a few. but thanks for answering what questions i did ask .

F4iMerlin · April 1st, 2007, 08:12 PM

Sounds like you are thinking of the "Boost Gauge". It basically measures the intake manifold air pressure as it enters the cylinders. Since superchargers compress (boost) the intake air, the manifold pressure goes up. The boost gauge shows how much the increase is. Too much boost and the engine will dissassemble itself for you. Funny thing is, the boost on S/C'ers is usually set by the pulley installed. Because of the pulley, the boost will never get above whatever level your installer decides, making the gauge nothing more than a nicety, or an indicator of too little boost (meaning there is a problem)

They are more important with a turbo, since there are several ways the inexperienced driver can adjust the boost himself. Then again, the inex. driver messing with boost levels needs more than a gauge to help him out.

They are not normally associated with nitrous. Nitrous has it's own gauges.

You can check it out here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_gauge

noob · April 1st, 2007, 09:14 PM

thanks man thats exactly what i was thinking of. have a nice night everyone.

April 1st, 2007, 11:53 AM	#1
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	boost dial what does the boost dials actual measure. and are they usually associated with a supercharger or is it just nitrous.

April 1st, 2007, 11:54 AM	#2
Timber Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: No point mentioning those bats... Posts: 867 iTrader: 0 reviews	The search function is your best friend. __________________

April 1st, 2007, 11:58 AM	#3
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	what should i search under for the boost dial which im sure is not what its real name is thats just what i call it because i dont know the real name. __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

April 1st, 2007, 04:17 PM	#4
White99stang MM's nicest mod, :) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 3,771 iTrader: 0 reviews	you are thinking boost controller and that is for turbo cars. Dude you don't even own a mustang yet, what you need to do is go to how things work.com and search a bunch of things, that and just read things on here, every question you have asked have been asked before trust me. I am glad you are taking an interest in all these things but people who actually own a mustang on here asking questions are getting pushed to the second page and so on cause you are asking 15 questions every 5 hours. __________________ 06 Dodge MegaCab Diesel 455rwhp/815rwtq REAL TRUCKS DON'T USE SPARK PLUGS

April 1st, 2007, 08:12 PM	#7
F4iMerlin Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 93 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sounds like you are thinking of the "Boost Gauge". It basically measures the intake manifold air pressure as it enters the cylinders. Since superchargers compress (boost) the intake air, the manifold pressure goes up. The boost gauge shows how much the increase is. Too much boost and the engine will dissassemble itself for you. Funny thing is, the boost on S/C'ers is usually set by the pulley installed. Because of the pulley, the boost will never get above whatever level your installer decides, making the gauge nothing more than a nicety, or an indicator of too little boost (meaning there is a problem) They are more important with a turbo, since there are several ways the inexperienced driver can adjust the boost himself. Then again, the inex. driver messing with boost levels needs more than a gauge to help him out. They are not normally associated with nitrous. Nitrous has it's own gauges. You can check it out here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_gauge __________________

April 1st, 2007, 04:57 PM	#5
Invictus Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,354 iTrader: 0 reviews	+1 on how things work .com haah

April 1st, 2007, 05:41 PM	#6
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol well srry dude but its not like there is a plethora of questions on here anyways. so i figured i might as well ask a few. but thanks for answering what questions i did ask .

April 1st, 2007, 09:14 PM	#8
noob Regular Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 237 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks man thats exactly what i was thinking of. have a nice night everyone. __________________ "He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." "Who is wise? He that learns from every one. Who is powerful? He that governs his passions. Who is rich? He that is content. Who is that? Nobody."

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