Boost controller

[el norm]

I wanted to plug in a boost controller and keep my boost cut intact, so basically i am not planning on boosting more then 12PSI.
i know it;s a good idea to have a boost gauge when using a boost controller but if i'm just cranking it up to 12 PSI and not removing boost cut is the gauge really necesary?
oh and yes i am sure my car has boost cut because one time i forgot to tighter up my throtle body boot and i hit boost cut since all that air was leaking out.

[SixSick6]

why don't you just buy a boost gauge so you can see what psi you are boosting?

Autometer boost gauge $50
boost controller $5.00 at Home Depot

[el norm]

i just wanted to keep it stock appearance and that is exactly my point boost controller $5 boost gauge $50.

[drsjr1980]

If you open up a boost controller and boost cut is in tact, you will hit it everytime you hit 12psi, that would be a sure way to tell what you're boosting. But I have to think that the reaction from hitting boost cut can't be good for your car. $5 for a boost controller and $50 for a boost gauge seem miniscule to the damage that could be done to repeatedly hitting boost cut. Just my $.02.