Jim_1979 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 The mr2 has one... so why does the Supra not have a stock boost gauge? Most turbo cars do, even if they are pretty crappy efforts of a gauge. Just doesn't make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) The mr2 has one... so why does the Supra not have a stock boost gauge? Most turbo cars do, even if they are pretty crappy efforts of a gauge. Just doesn't make sense. I guess the designer of the Supra didnt think of it at the time... Although the facelift models do have one but not the pre-facelift models. Actually come to think of it, i believe the Starlet / Glanza also has a stock boost guage and stock boost controller... Edited May 30, 2008 by SilverSoop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 When the car was facelifted it got one. not sure why it didnt before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Unless its an accurate gauge I dont know how much use it would be anyway. I think if there was low/no boost you would know about it due to a lack of performance and if it was too high then theres the boost cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 When the car was facelifted it got one. not sure why it didnt before Hmm...i wonder why that was?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sunnyG83 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 They needed to make it look different from the last effort . The standard Boost gauge on the facelift is more of a novelty to be honest. Not really a match for an aftermarket bad-boy in terms of boost levels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Because there is no need for a boost gauge if you're not messing around with the intended boost pressure. Lots of (most?) modern turbo cars don't have boost gauges. The so called 'boost gauge' on facelift Supras is a joke. It's completely useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 its always useful to be able to check if your car is making the boost it should be, or if youre going to buy a car check the turbo works properly. I looked at Skyline GTST R33's they have boost gauges but im told they are totally useless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Yeah, stock boost gauges usually are a waste of time. Was just curious as most other cars have a gauge of some sort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick001 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I want one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 The stock boost gauge on my Skyline R32 was a bit of a joke really, come to think of it the boost gauge was one of my favourite gauges in my Renault GT Turbo, it had no numbers on it at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboBrett Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 the old mazda 323turbo awd had a boost light just incase you couldnt tell if you was an boost:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay_vr6 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 the mk3 supra has a nice boost gauge bult into the dash, but alas was also quite poor on the readings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 the old mazda 323turbo awd had a boost light just incase you couldnt tell if you was an boost:d Ahh yeah, the little light that used to glow all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted May 31, 2008 Share Posted May 31, 2008 What's this boost guage look like then? Just a needle over a turbo symbol (from Celica GT4?)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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