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units on the factory boost gauge?

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I only get to 0.09 (about 13 PSI), even when it was cold outside. Of course, this was on 91 octane gas (highest available here). I did recently start adding a half a can of Torco to each full tank of gas (from what I have read, this should get me 93 to 95 octane, right?), but it has been around 90 to 100 degrees with moderate to high humidity. In these conditions, I still see 0.09, but it seems to take longer to reach it and tapers off quicker near redline. When the car is off, the needle sits just a hair below 0. Oh well, I am getting an Omori 45mm mechanical guage to replace the stocker soon. Hopefully, I will find out the stocker was innaccurate. But, if I still only hit about 13 psi (in cooler weather AND using the Torco) should I be concerned? Where could the loss (if there is one) be coming from?
 
I just installed Omori boost gauge. Man, getting it in the rubber cup is a HUGE PITA. I kept thinking, "It can't be as bad as everyone says." But I was wrong. It was definitely the hardest part of the install. I haven't really driven the car yet, so I have not been able to see any boost numbers. I do have another question, though. When I originally installed the factory gauge, I put the little restrictor in the hose leading to the gauge like the directions said. After a while, I decided to see what happens when I removed it. WOW! The gauge became much more responsive!!! The needle flew up and down as fast as my foot could press or let off of the pedal. So, when I got my Omori gauge, I notice it comes with a three-way hose fitting that also has a restrictor, but it is non-removable. I did not change any of the lines, so when I put the new gauge in, I notice it flutters quite a bit (restrictor thingy still out). I never noticed this flutter with the old gauge. I decided to put the restrictor back in for fear of damaging the gauge. Is it safe to take it back out? Is there an option for a less restrictive restrictor? The hose fittings that came with the Omori are too small to fit where the factory T fitting is. I just hate flooring it, and waiting what seems like an eternity for the needle to slowly sweep up and back down again when I let off the throttle. This restrictor could also be to blame for some people not "seeing" full boost. They are probably not giving the gauge enough time to give an accurate reading before they shut down. Any thoughts?