Hks evc5/6
 

Can the HKS EVC 5/6 be used as a boost gauge too or is it better to have a separate boost gauge?

Thanks

Yes it can. I used mine as one and kept the interior clean with no gauges.

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I am currently using my EVC5 as one since my carputer overheated and is not turning on :(

Personally, I'd always have a standalone boost gauge rather than only running the boost controller. Electronic stuff fails more often than mechanical gauges in my experience.

Who really runs mechanical boost gauges though? Most people don't like the delay/under-reported response you get from a true mechanical gauge.

In my car, I could justify it because the total tube length would be less than 24 inches, but in most people's cars, where they wanna run it up the A pillar... Yeah, they're gonna be using electronic gauges with a sender mounted in the engine compartment.

True, but even a boost gauge with a electronic sender has less to fail than a boost controller. I'd always have a separate gauge rather than relying on the boost controller. I've heard of plenty of boost controllers ******** the bed. Not nearly as many reports of failed gauges.

Oh I totally agree.

Just doing my due diligence as the The370Z Designated Devil's Advocate.

I have had customers use the Boost Controller as their gauge in the past, however I prefer a gauge which is on the pillar and much easier to see during a pull.

As far as electronics failing, I have yet to have such an issue with quality aftermarket components, however I have see vac/boost reference lines blow off components due to improper installation.

EVC 6 FTW. Can't wait to see mine in action.

10s years on my evc5. Pulled it from my 350z. No secondary boost gauge... I don't think it's important enough to be worthy of extra wiring and clutter. If the evc should fail... I would replace it of course. So I would never be without a boost gauge.