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Old 07-04-2011, 05:08 PM
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Talking boost gauge
got given a gauge yesterday but reads in lb,s !


ive fitted it and boosts at +14LB and idels on -8LB

first time ive used one so is this a safe/good reading as most are in psi aint they
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psi = pounds per square inch
lbs = pounds

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14psi is roughly 1 bar. Any think is safe as long as its set up right!
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