vacuum/boost gauge install
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vacuum/boost gauge install Where is the best location to tap-in for a mech vacuum/boost gauge? Is there somewhere in the dash (AC mechanism?) that may have a usable vacuum hose?
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Re: vacuum/boost gauge install </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by IslandTahoe:
<strong>Where is the best location to tap-in for a mech vacuum/boost gauge? Is there somewhere in the dash (AC mechanism?) that may have a usable vacuum hose?
Thanks.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I replaced the pre-formed plastic hose from the drivers side of the TB to the fuel pressure regulator type unit, which is mounted to the fuel rail inlet. I used 5/16 fuel rubber fuel line with 3/8-3/8-1/8 Tee. Then I stuck the gauge line to the tee with a 1/8 x 1" section of hose. I just wrapped the end of the gauge tube with some tape so it fit inside the 1/8 hose snugly. Then I secured all the connections with black tye-wrap. It's very stealthy.
My boost gauge is in the pillar pod, and the gauge tube is run right out the door and between the fender and cowl. I did that because I hate drilling holes in my car!
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<small>[ July 04, 2002, 07:34 AM: Message edited by: SS00Blue ]</small>
<strong>Where is the best location to tap-in for a mech vacuum/boost gauge? Is there somewhere in the dash (AC mechanism?) that may have a usable vacuum hose?
Thanks.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I replaced the pre-formed plastic hose from the drivers side of the TB to the fuel pressure regulator type unit, which is mounted to the fuel rail inlet. I used 5/16 fuel rubber fuel line with 3/8-3/8-1/8 Tee. Then I stuck the gauge line to the tee with a 1/8 x 1" section of hose. I just wrapped the end of the gauge tube with some tape so it fit inside the 1/8 hose snugly. Then I secured all the connections with black tye-wrap. It's very stealthy.
My boost gauge is in the pillar pod, and the gauge tube is run right out the door and between the fender and cowl. I did that because I hate drilling holes in my car!
SC
<small>[ July 04, 2002, 07:34 AM: Message edited by: SS00Blue ]</small>
