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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Sat Nov 27, 2010 1:59 am 
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You should be able to do that without any problems as long as the gauge of wire you use can handle the extra current draw needed for all three. That is the way i planned on wiring my lights in with heavy wire and a larger fuse. Got some calculations to do to make sure i dont damage anything first of course.

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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Mon Aug 19, 2013 6:10 pm 
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what size banjo fitting did you use? i like that idea the most. did you use a hard line too or just clear fuel line?

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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Thu Aug 22, 2013 11:31 am 
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I am in the process of doing this now.
I just fitted the gauge to the pod and wired it up and ran the tubing to the engine bay.

Have just fitted EGT on intake side of turbo. That in itself is interesting will start a separate thread on it.
Am looking at two options:
The first, a lift pod for the boost sensor - one that will turn it to an angle that is more easily accessed for servicing and just tapping into the pod wall. Gas laws and equal pressure - you know what I mean. Planned on a filter at entry port to reduce pugging with oil.

I figure if the engine sensor can pick up at that point - then why not me?
The machining is pretty basic.

BUT:
I am strongly leaning to:
Running solid brass or copper tubing back to firewall then a simple banjo in 10mm x 1mm pitch to go in the access port (the one on the intake side) for the timing pins. I am very anti drilling in the rocker cover no matter what tapping compound you use.


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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 8:46 am 
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what area did everyone run their wires too? meanign did you tap into a fuse or go somewhere else?

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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:29 am 
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How many lbs of boost are you guys seeing with your gauges?
I monitor boost using the torquePro app on my android tablet.
The highest I've seen is about 22psi but I have never really floored it.

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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 1:21 pm 
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I floor my daily and see right around 22. I swear ive seen 24 pounds, but my gauge is tinted and not wired in for light, so it might have been off on my perspective

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Built 360, Built transmission dana 60s front and rear
5 inch bds/tough country/Dodgeoffroad lift
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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:34 pm 
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Oilburner44 - easiest to tap into a fuse using a fuse tap although small ones can be hard to find.

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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Mon Aug 26, 2013 9:32 pm 
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I have seen 23 psi with my boost gauge for short bursts.

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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:21 am 
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I used tap a fuse (as papaindigo described) 10A (#4) at the headlight for the self dimming function of the gauges for when the headlights go on and another add a circuit for main power from the radio fuse (#21).
A secondary 3 Amp fuse was added to each within 10 cm of the source fus which have an LED that lights when the fuse fails.
Hope that answers your last question.


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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 5:45 pm 
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DID any one else feel the fit and finish of the a pillar pod is Crappy? neitehr one of my scr hole line up with anything and the screws provided are way to short.

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'02 dodge 3/4ton pick-em-up truck
35 12.50 16 Super swamper ltbs
Built 360, Built transmission dana 60s front and rear
5 inch bds/tough country/Dodgeoffroad lift
Hurculined inside the cab
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 Post subject: Re: DIY boost gauge
PostPosted: Thu Aug 29, 2013 9:56 pm 
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Oilburner44 wrote:
DID any one else feel the fit and finish of the a pillar pod is Crappy? neitehr one of my scr hole line up with anything and the screws provided are way to short.

I agree it's not great. You will have to drill new holes in your a-pillar and use longer screws.

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