Mechanical turbo boost gauge
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thecolourpurple
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Mechanical turbo boost gauge
Evening all. Has anyone installed a mechanical turbo boost gauge? I'm after a bit of guidance as to where I can tee off the vacuum line. Would the turbo actuator hose be any good?? Any help gratefully accepted.
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Doc
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Re: Mechanical turbo boost gauge
You'll want to tap into a boost pipe or somewhere on the intake system after the turbo compressor. The turbo actuator vacuum line is not boost pressure.
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thecolourpurple
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Re: Mechanical turbo boost gauge
Hi Doc. Thank you for the advice. Can anyone put up a photo that shows this please? The gauge came with a tee piece that presumably fits into a small section hose however I do have an adaptor that would allow me to drill into a larger diameter hose if that is easier to locate.
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Re: Mechanical turbo boost gauge
What engine do you have?
I've seen some adaptors which fit under the MAP sensor, those are a neat option.
I've seen some adaptors which fit under the MAP sensor, those are a neat option.
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thecolourpurple
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Re: Mechanical turbo boost gauge
Hi Doc it's a CAYD 1.6tdi 2014
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Re: Mechanical turbo boost gauge
So after many months of searching for a gauge pod I actually liked & pretty much giving up on it finally someone is producing one. SRS automotive are doing a 3d printed pod that fits the air vent aperture. Bit pricey but worth it imo. Got it all fitted & plumbed in this morning. Vent was broken anyway so win winm
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