fitting boost gauge etc

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Jack Van Waard

fitting boost gauge etc

Post by Jack Van Waard »

Howdy
A couple of questions,


Does anyone have any suggestion for fitting a boost gauge "in dash" .... is
it possible?
I'm not a fan of pod gauges etc
Also any hints on the best position to take the pressure from under the
bonnet

I also have a clicky HLA?.... is it worth putting an engine flush through
prioe to engine oil change?

I have the close ratio gearbox and am considering change it out for a
standard RS box..... is there a benefit with
regard to doing so in terms of cruising speed v rpm . At present 110kph =
3500rpm and I'd like to get it down

car is 1991 Legacy RS RA

cheers
Jack
Josh Colombo

fitting boost gauge etc

Post by Josh Colombo »

Hey Jack,

Fitting the gauges has been tricky. I've seen some put them down below
the radio. I've also seen some take out one of the center vents and put
it in there......other then that.....there's not a lot of other option
other then mounting to steering column or something like that.

You can tryin putting the flush through. I did so a while ago.....just
to help clean junk and such out......it's worth a shot I guess.

Josh
extremely_old_fart

fitting boost gauge etc

Post by extremely_old_fart »

Hi, i felt the same way about the placement of the boost gauge...
that's why i mounted it below the ash tray... its not directly in
your line of site but you don't need to see it all the time so its
ok... a quick glance and your good to go

I have pics in the "files" section of this site... under "nuwan's car"
the pic should give you an idea or two... i used a sheet of thin
aluminum and cut it so fit the center console, i removed the ashtray
cause i don't smoke and it gives you more room, the aluminum plate if
cut correctly will pop in place and doesn't need to be fastened or
bolted in at all...just pop in and pop out whenever neccessary

for the connection of the boost gauge to the engine go
to "http://www.angelfire.com/on4/nuwanscar/mycarpics" its the
underhood pic with a "brass t-coupling" just tap into the balck hose
in the pic and run a line to your guage......e-mail me if you need
more info

good luck and take care
John D

fitting boost gauge etc

Post by John D »

I pretty much did the same thing too. I usually have the ashtray in (for
my change) I only take it out for troubleshooting.

Here's a pic
http://www.sunnygulf.com/family/boost.JPG
Nick Robinson

fitting boost gauge etc

Post by Nick Robinson »

I have a single DIN stereo and a taller compartment than in John D's
pic. I mounted the compartment upside down (so the lid opens downwards)
and stuck the guage in there so it's hidden most of the time. I had to
rotate it a bit so the important parts of the gauge ie 0-20psi can be
easily seen.
Nick (in Oz)
Mark Stachowiak

fitting boost gauge etc

Post by Mark Stachowiak »

Hi there,

What thickness of aluminum did you use? How did you get the guage to
lie flat against the aluminum since the surface would be curved?

Thanks,
Mark
Mike Austin

fitting boost gauge etc

Post by Mike Austin »

Hey Mark, I think you have the wrong person. I have a
90 legacy but no turbo or "boost gauge". But i know
what your talking about. he probably used a thin tin
that you can get at any lowes or home depot and he cut
a hole in it and probably used some sort of backing
behind the metal for it to be strait.
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