[302@12psi]

I was wondering if anyone had any how-to's for STRI boost gauges. I've searched and looked on the last 2-3 pages and couldnt find anything.

Thanks

[Szumita]

it is very easy to do. i think there is a write up on scoobymods for boost gauge.

[GhoSStRyda]

Originally Posted by 302@12psi

I was wondering if anyone had any how-to's for STRI boost gauges. I've searched and looked on the last 2-3 pages and couldnt find anything.

Thanks

i would imagine boost gauge install to be the same regardless of band. do a search on "boost gauge" alone, thats what i did, i found more than enough info. g'luck

[302@12psi]

Anyone have this stuff bookmarked?

My searching is yeilding no results.

[shan mann]

taken from : boost gauge installation - Life In American


RidinLow
03-22-2001, 02:13 PM

I don't think this has been posted before, so I'll go ahead & do it. http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

I used an Autometer Carbon Fiber 2 5/8" vac/boost gauge, part #4801. It comes with a very thin tubing and you'll need to buy your own T fitting.

Here's a brass 1/4" NPT T fitting (A):
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You'll need 2 1/4" NPT nipples that fit the particular vacuum hose that you want to tap. For the one I used, I believe it was 1/8". These are parts B in the above picture. Part C is included with the Autometer gauge and is used to connect the thin tubing to this T we've made. Don't forget to use Teflon tape on the threads to seal everything!

This is the hose I tapped:
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Go into the passenger footwell and find this hole in the firewall. Run the thin cable through the hole.
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Note: If you're planning on mounting the gauge on the driver's side, find a grommet there as the thin tubing isn't long enough to run from the passenger footwell to the driver's side.

Here's where it protrudes on the other side.
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Since this is DIRECTLY above the turbo and its pre-cat, make sure you ziptie the tubing away from that and any other hot spots.

Hmm, guess I didn't take a pic of the T fitting installed, but you can figure that out. Just snip the vacuum hose in two & slide the T in between it and connect the thin tubing! http://www.i-club.com/ubb-files/smilies/smile.gif

It works!!! (Gauge in temporary location)
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The gauge doesn't really look that carbon-fibery, the flash just brings that out. It's real c/f, so if you know what that looks like, it's quite subdued.

Here's a better pic:
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[This message has been edited by RidinLow (edited March 22, 2001).]

[302@12psi]

Thanks for the help.

I'm more concerned with the wiring part as it's probaly going to be an electrical gauge I go with.