Boost gauge install
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Boost gauge install
Hey everyone, i just picked up a '91 turbo legacy sedan, and am wanting to install a boost gauge. I bought a manual boost gauge, and i can see that i just put the "t" splitter into a vacuum line. However, im unsure as to which vacuum line i install it in to see my turbos boost ? thanks for the help
Welcome to the best car forum ever, keep an open mind and take the time to read things thru and you will find this site to be a true trove of information.
Do a quick search thru the faqs:
http://legacycentral.org/library/boost.htm
As to mounting......I used a band clamp, screwed to the steering column cover, centered on the tach, the whole thing painted black. There are countless other options available for you. You really should search a bit more, this topic has been done to death.
edit) If you need pics or anything, let me know! Good luck and congrats on a great acquisition.
Do a quick search thru the faqs:
http://legacycentral.org/library/boost.htm
As to mounting......I used a band clamp, screwed to the steering column cover, centered on the tach, the whole thing painted black. There are countless other options available for you. You really should search a bit more, this topic has been done to death.
edit) If you need pics or anything, let me know! Good luck and congrats on a great acquisition.
1992 SS 5MT
She's growing faster in her old age!
She's growing faster in her old age!
Yeah, I can put up a pic for you......however, if you can look at the car a second Ill guide you. I dont know your knowledge so dont get bent if this is too simple.
Pop the hood and locate your intake plenum, this piece is what feeds the air from your throttle body (TB) to the top end of the engine.
You will see two (2) "runners" on the left side (passenger side) and from one of these runners (the forward runner I think) a vacuum line running to the left towards your airbox. TAP/T into this line and you will have the best source for your vac/boost readings.
As a suggestion, you can also pick up some vac hose, slice it down the middle, and use it as a cover to shield the nylon hose feeding your gauge.
Pop the hood and locate your intake plenum, this piece is what feeds the air from your throttle body (TB) to the top end of the engine.
You will see two (2) "runners" on the left side (passenger side) and from one of these runners (the forward runner I think) a vacuum line running to the left towards your airbox. TAP/T into this line and you will have the best source for your vac/boost readings.
As a suggestion, you can also pick up some vac hose, slice it down the middle, and use it as a cover to shield the nylon hose feeding your gauge.
1992 SS 5MT
She's growing faster in her old age!
She's growing faster in her old age!
56k LOOKOUT!!
No problem, here are some pics from my own vehicle. "Please snicker quietly at my ghetto fabrication" Thank you 
That help?
That help?
1992 SS 5MT
She's growing faster in her old age!
She's growing faster in her old age!
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right exactly where you circled. right there.
PS. NEW92, those are tidy inked-pics!
PPS. I had a few tonight and I have to work in 5 hours..... =)
PS. NEW92, those are tidy inked-pics!
PPS. I had a few tonight and I have to work in 5 hours..... =)
Andrew
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16 Outback - wife's daily
95 Gravel Express - Sold
92 Green SVX - RIP
02 WRB WRX - Sold
93 White SS "Angel": 4EAT to 5MT 550 Robtune !SOLD!
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