The sending unit comes with an adapter so it can be Teed into a reference line. If there is, then should I cap off the one I am using right now, or where should I route it to? With the outside edges of the faceplate shaped to suit, we can now bore a hole to pass through the boost gauge. In order to learn how to fix something, you must first learn how to break it. Seriously, Matts is a no-judging place. I screwed that barbed fitting into the rubber grommet. The way the video shows it works just fine, but you'll get stronger and more accurate signals if you're running them independantly. When I turn the car off the gauge then reduces back to normal. Unfortunately, the ashtray area is a fair way out of the driver's normal viewing line, which means it's a little difficult to watch while on the move.
Finally got some snow here so took my Viper out with newly installed hurricane 190 kit. Im trying to sell my huge for sale box of parts for some extra cash too. The third port of the T-piece is dedicated to the boost gauge. When I accelerate or rev the throttle it goes into vacuum.
2011 E82 135i - S85 Swap - current. And just the gauge on compressor, but all the info and help will he helpfull. It came with the car, and it's all mine.. DoubtedNeon wrote:so what do I have to do for running th srt turbo? Here are some pictures of the line i plan on using for my BOV vacuum. Joined: Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:52 am. Installing a Mechanical Boost Gauge. Total Cats: 3, 877. tap the FPR line like it says in my instructions for the MAP sensor in the MS.
Total Cats: 3, 460. iirc: - map signal always good to get from the back end of the IM. The most common positions to mount a boost gauge are the A-pillar, on the steering column, around the instrument binnacle or in various nooks and crannies throughout the dashboard. And what's better - a metric or imperial boost gauge? Has thanked: 16 times. Take the manifold off.
So this may have been covered elsewhere on AZ, but I did search and I didn't really find any information. Ford Escort Sport 1978 (Stolen) Perfect. I searched but most discussions about boost gauge installations seems to be fairly limited to the the R forum. Heres to the 2gn community. Nah, i am just budgeting until i find a job. Flyfishvt thank you for an awesome reply! If you're running a highly stressed engine and you need to keep a permanent eye on boost pressure, we'd advise mounting a larger (52mm) gauge closer to your driving line of sight. I've attached a pic. The more helpful knowledge the better... Edited: Corrected the pic.. Last post by scot850. Hello, I had my wiring harness replaced in my 1982 Volvo 240 Turbo, picked it up after hours and there is now an issue with the turbo boost gauge. A couple of cable ties were used to secure the hose into position. But I'm not sure if would see enough vacuum to register at idle.
Hey dan, you still thinkin about goind N/A??? Do not share map signal with any other lines (boost gauge, etc). Just wondering which vacuum line to tap for a boost gauge? I have one other free nipple (red circle). The diagram on lindsey website says to tap it for a boost gaue install but I don't get anything. 1990 White SR powered 240sx - My sliding slut. Location: Chantilly, VA. Posts: 78, 901. But no that doesn't make sense because the MAP sensor and BOV needs to see vacuum and boost as well. Install vacuum hose from multi-T on vacuum manifold to blow off valve, PC5 map sensor optional boost gauge and install plugs in unused ports. Location: Louisiana. Now just to fix my speedo problem. If, for example, you expect to run no more than 1. I will take it back but wondered if there are some easy checks? For the past year or so I've been working on a spare M50 motor for my 1995 BMW 325ic.
I want to just get rid of it and source my wastegate off the manifold. Joined: Sun Mar 12, 2006 3:48 pm. Changed the vacuum lines to the ports suggested. It looks like a fuel filter but it's not. Location: Florida Panhandle. So I started searching for diagrams and found one on the forum that looks like a factory sticker.
Vacuum hose offers OE-level durability and it integrates into the underbonnet scenery perfectly. On edit - that setup above will have no boost. The other way the compressor is boosting direct to the turbo which will drive it to max boost then dump the i switched all the pipes like on the picture. Joined: Tue Aug 12, 2008 9:33 pm.