Boost gauge

[grandpa_spec]

Where's best place to tap in for a boost gauge installing one tomorrow crd 2.7 cheers

[bodgie]

I'd do it right near the factory MAP sensor simply because it will give you a real boost figure and be easy to clean up and drilling/tapping swarf.

Exactly where will depend on what type of device you are using though.

Jason

[grandpa_spec]

It's just a digital gauge with a t piece fitting so I need to tap into a rubber line , any pics ?

[fester]

Originally Posted by grandpa_spec

It's just a digital gauge with a t piece fitting so I need to tap into a rubber line , any pics ?

I don't think there is a rubber line available. Older style turbo setups have generally a boost signal to the wastegate and/or a divorced MAP sensor that uses a line from the manifold to the MAP remotely mounted.

Given our wastegate is operated by a vacuum signal via electronic means and the MAP is hard mounted as such I think your only option is to drill and tap a hose tail fitting as Jason has indicated.

There definitely isn't any blanked fittings in the manifold so as Jason has indicated somewhere near the MAP is as good as any as you can stuff a rag in past where you want to drill and stick a vacuum cleaner hose right there to collect the swarf. You'll need something like a 1/8th" BSP to 1/8th" hose tail.

[grandpa_spec]

Ok thanks what a pain in the ass guess I'll have to be careful when drilling not to get any shavings in intake and use plenty of plumbers tape on the thread fitting so get no leaks

[fester]

Originally Posted by grandpa_spec

Ok thanks what a pain in the ass guess I'll have to be careful when drilling not to get any shavings in intake and use plenty of plumbers tape on the thread fitting so get no leaks

BSP being tapered you shouldn't need to get carried away with tape. Is your gauge line soft rubber or hard plastic/nylon. I like to use the push fit elbow fittings like ARB use on their lockers, much neater than a hose tail but of course your gauge needs a hard line to work.

[grandpa_spec]

It's hard clear tubing , will post a few pics when I get around to finishing it