boost gauge plumb-to? on R32 GTS4

[cobo_11]

Hey all,

I have searched this site but found nothing that helps me.

I have a mechanical boost gauge to install and would like to know where to plumb the piping to on an R32 GTS4, as it doesn't have a factory boost gauge I will no doubt have to cut a hose somewhere and install a T piece right? oh, and the boost gauge is a vacuum and pressure one -> Autometer Phantom 2-1/16' Mechanical - Boost 30 in Hg.-Vac./20 PSI

I would greatly appreciate any help at all!

PS: If anyone has pics to illustrate, great!

PPS: Does anyone know where to buy silicon hose and T piece to suit this application? Autobarn have no bloody idea down here.

[sidewaymambo]

mmmmm......sorry to ask you a question, is your car turboed?

[bbenny]

haha i doubt he is fitting it on a non-turbo model.

you need to buy a T peice fitting for your vacume line, then run it into one of the vacume hoses comming from the inlet manifold, i dont have a pic to make it any easier, but there are several vacume lines you can tap into, im pretty sure that most of the little vacume hoses sticking into the inlet (plenum) will be ok to tap into. ill try take a pic tonight if no-one else has made it easier for you.

[bbenny]

oh and u can buy those Tpeices from any automotive store, or even a garage.

[cobo_11]

thanks bbenny! is that nylon tubing I recieved withthe gauge allright to use? I am trying to chase down some sylicon hose to use but can't find any as yet...

[cobo_11]

also, what size T peice and hose should I be asking for?

[AutoTrust]

The easiest and most common place to fit your T piece is at the front of the inlet manifold using the hose on the fuel pressure regulator. Get your fittings from an auto shop like Autobarn and take the gauge with you so you make sure everything fits properly.

[cobo_11]

I've tried autobarn, but they don't have any idea (I live in the country). I think I will have to try internet sites like autospeed and whatever because I hardly make it up to melbourne where I could easily get these bits and peices.

Has anyone been to the performance shop in phillip island?

[AutoTrust]

Take a cruise to Cranbourne or Dandenong they will have a better idea and service i would guess. the gauge should come with the accessories you need anyway? and the nylon hose is as good as rubber if not better.

[cobo_11]

yeah I thought about using the nylon hose, but some say it deteriates pretty quickly...? anyway I still need the T piece.

Do you know the size of the hose and T piece that I should get AutoTrust? I looked, but it doesn't say it anywhere on the box or instructions with the boost gauge...

[AutoTrust]

You need to take your car and boost gauge to a decent shop and make sure that it all fits up. I don't know the measurements so i won't guess. Take a nice relaxing cruise tomorrow and i'm sure you'll get it sorted. The nylon hose supplied is good, and i would use it if possible.

[cobo_11]

yeah I think I might drive somewhere that can help me, if I can be bothered....was going to go to that track day at phillip island...see what happens.

Thanks for all you help AutoTrust, I appreciate it.

[51jay]

The size T-piece you need depends on the inside diam of the vac hose you cut into and the outside diam of the nylon tube and the bits you have to join the nylon to the rubber vac hose.