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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 06:25 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get a TRD boost gauge for my supercharger? How much do they run?
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I've searched Sparks, TRD and Vortech's websites and none of them show any type of boost gauge.

I even checked for TRD boost gauges for the Supra TT, MR2 Turbo and Matrix XRS. None available.

Looks like you'll have to go aftermarket, but will it void the warranty on the supercharger?
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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i saw one on Ebay....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TRD-B...spagenameZWDVW
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I found that same gauge just now on Sparks website:

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...4&parts_id=269

It's authentic.....and $50 cheaper!
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 07:18 PM
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I know they have a boost gauge for the trucks. The pillar mounting pod would be different
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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Just got off the phone with Josh from Sparks. They sold their last one and they are no longer made. He says they don't exist anymore unless someone already has it and is selling. I also reaed that Autometer made the gauges for TRD. I've heard autometer is not that good. So i might look elsewhere for a gauge.
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jmiller20874
I've searched Sparks, TRD and Vortech's websites and none of them show any type of boost gauge.

I even checked for TRD boost gauges for the Supra TT, MR2 Turbo and Matrix XRS. None available.

Looks like you'll have to go aftermarket, but will it void the warranty on the supercharger?
I seriously hope that last comment was dipped in sarcasm Knowing you and the intellect you possess, I can only say if it wasn't, are you feeling okay? Were you hit in the back of the head with one of those gauges???
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Did I just have a brain fart?
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I plan to have a boost gauge soon "just to have it' but i havent looked around which vac lines to tap and where to run it thru the firewall.

good find, i never knew trd had a boost gauge even if its for the tundra
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:36 PM
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just go with an autometer, they are priced well and work well also. and NO, there is no way a boost gauge or any other gauge can void your warranty!
Old Oct 26, 2005 | 11:38 PM
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Also, looking at that pic, that TRD gauge only reads to 10psi?!!! I know the stock setting is supposed to boost at 7psi but what happens if and when you want to upgrade your pulleys to add more boost?
Old Oct 27, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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I remember Northridge Toyota in Northridge CA, had one a while back this year, who knows thou, meybe they sold it.
Old Oct 27, 2005 | 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 87na
Also, looking at that pic, that TRD gauge only reads to 10psi?!!! I know the stock setting is supposed to boost at 7psi but what happens if and when you want to upgrade your pulleys to add more boost?
You will have to buy a gauge that can read higher boost numbers. The 10 psi gauge will just top off and sit at 10psi when your past it.
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Originally Posted by GoSwim
Originally Posted by 87na
Also, looking at that pic, that TRD gauge only reads to 10psi?!!! I know the stock setting is supposed to boost at 7psi but what happens if and when you want to upgrade your pulleys to add more boost?
You will have to buy a gauge that can read higher boost numbers. The 10 psi gauge will just top off and sit at 10psi when your past it.
exactly my point, the boost gauge will be useless after some upgrades
Old Oct 27, 2005 | 01:09 AM
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just go with cobalt or blitz or hks. very quality gauges imho
Old Oct 29, 2005 | 07:10 AM
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I have it! thank your TRD gods


I will soon install it when i find a nice pod to hide it.
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http://speedhut.com/gauge_list.asp
Maybe you would like this.
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