Boost gauge

[Guest]

Am I right in saying that you connect it up to the same place as the pipe that goes to KLR with a Y connector? Don't really want to have one permanently in my car would rather just use it to se up the accuboost and check it every now and then. I assume I can fit it onto the same place as the damper on the fuel rail again with an extra Y or X piece?

I would fit one if I could get it to look OE, are there any out there that would loo loke a Porsche fitting. Aslo would rather have the dial calibrated in PSI on Bar.

Yet more money. I am beginning to see why a 944 is a lifestyle not just a car. Wife already thinks I spend to much on it and to be honest I haven't even started!!

 

[John Sims]

Wife already thinks I spend to much on it and to be honest I haven't even started!!

I have that problem []

Whilst the KLR line is conveniently in the car not under the bonnet, it is a very thin tube and maybe difficult to get a good connection on. Not wishing to bang on about it (oh how I wish I was on commision) but the Purasil tube kit is by far the easiest way to connect in and you could quickly swap the T pieced tube to the guage for a bit of staight tube if you only wanted a temporary installation.

I would consider keeping the aftermarket boost guage in though as, with the Guru kit not having overboost protection, if it did run high for some reason it would be too high for Porsche in dash guage to read.

 

[Guest]

I thought that the guru chips did have an overboost protection?
What is the Purasil tube kit?

 

[John Sims]

ORIGINAL: slim_boy_fat

I thought that the guru chips did have an overboost protection?
What is the Purasil tube kit?

Overboost protection - nah! Porsche use the timing or cycling valve to contol overboost. Guru ignores the valve completely, in fact both Paul and I have either removed or diverted around the valve as it can bleed off boost pressure.

Purasil Tubes see http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=37383

 

[Guest]

Right its on the list!!!!![8|]

 

[Fen]

I bought a VDO gauge - black with white markings and a red needle - and made by the same manufacturer as the instrument housing. You can then get a cubby from a 968 that has space for a clock and fit it in the centre console. Go on John, Paul etc. and post your pics...

 

[John Sims]

You can then get a cubby from a 968 that has space for a clock and fit it in the centre console.

I've had one on order from my OPC for must be 3 months now and am fast going off fitting it if it ever arrives any way. IIRC Paul suggested that you couldn't see the guage very well in this position as it was obsured by your hand on the steering wheel, which would make sence as the cubby box was designed for people who drive on the wrong side of the road.

Mine is currently mounted in a leatherette covered ali panel in the middle of the cubby hole and works quite well but is crying out for some additional guages - three would look good.

 

[Diver944]

Here is a link to the other post with pics of attaching the tube and also of my gauge in the 968 cubby. I do think the VDO gauge would look more factory but I couldn't find it when I was looking so used this Autometer one

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=26157&mpage=1&key=gauge&#26217

 

[John Sims]

Fair enough Fen

Mine is currently mounted in a leatherette covered ali panel in the middle of the cubby hole and works quite well but is crying out for some additional guages - three would look good.

Couldn't resist it,

 

[Guest]

Nice wheel i will need to get me one of those!!

 

[944 man]

The Stacks actually start at £53, making the choice even more difficult... However, the £15-er will win, I think, if it will do the job!

 

[edh]

If you're ever likely to make it permanent, I'd go for VDO vision as they match the standard dials

If you're interested, I've got a cheap boost gauge kicking about somewhere - I also have some spare exhaust / wastegate gaskets from when I had my Tial fitted at ph - they didn't use all the new gaskets

 

[JamesO]

If doing it again I would go for a gauge that has a peak memory as looking at it, unless its in direct eyline is tricky at full boost.

 

[PSH]

ORIGINAL: JamesO

If doing it again I would go for a gauge that has a peak memory as looking at it, unless its in direct eyline is tricky at full boost.

IMHO the only boost gauge worth having is a stepper type with memory/record and audible warning when preset boost level is reached, besides being very accurate they also look cool.

Pete

 

[Hilux]

It is a fact that adding gauges leads to added paranoia []

Personally if its a simple but accurate gauge then go for Stack - their backlit LED sytem is the nuts - got two in the Golf and a few enthusiasts that have seen them have gone out and swapped theirs for them.

 

[John Sims]

ORIGINAL: Hilux

It is a fact that adding gauges leads to added paranoia []......

Ah the old, "How do I cure low oil pressure at idle?". "Put tank tape over the gauge." solution.

I agree with the above. A boost gauge is a must if you are playing with a turbo at all and a tell tail of some kind would be really good to have.

Stacks clocks are to die for. No competition IMHO.

 

[944 man]

Hello John. My car has your old boost enhancer on it! []


Simon

 

[Frenchy]

Depends on budget, AEM do a nice one, available with all sorts of bells and whistles through e bay, a good quality budget one is the Racelogic one from Demon Tweeks and the like, i have one a good bit of kit, i also have a VDO unit in the 220 which as stated matches the dials and looks factory.
I keep meaning to take them to work and check how accurate they are on calibrated instruments.
Jim.

 

[Hilux]

Depends on budget, AEM do a nice one, available with all sorts of bells and whistles through e bay, a good quality budget one is the Racelogic one from Demon Tweeks and the like

My Stack gauges were'nt any more expensive than others - shop around - you`d be surprised (and their backlighting is second to none)