guages?

[Ben-e-boy]

I also have vdo They are more expensive but they are made by siemens... very high quality you get what you pay for

[Leighw85]

cheers bud.
got to get 25+ post until i can get there but will be keen for a look as soon as i do
how much, or how easy is it to get or install an egt gauge? Im not to good mechanically hahaha.

[AB]

Very easy mate, very easy!

http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ro+boost+gauge

The post above is my pyro and boost gauge install but there's not a lot of info on the pyro unfortunately.

Basically the pyro gauge comes with two power sources. One goes direct to the battery for reading and the other just needs to tap into something for the back light to show for the gauge to read at night. Connect that wire to something that will get power when you turn your headlights on. Ashtray light, dash lights, cigarette lighter, clock, whatever. Turn your lights on, see what lights up in your car and see what is easier to take out in your dash to tap into.

The probe just needs to ideally be tapped into the exhaust manifold or the dump pipe. A lot of after market manifolds / dump pipes will have a plug already there to just unscrew and put the probe in and is easily secured by a hose clamp around the dump pipe rather then needing to thread the hole.

The gauges come with instructions but see how you go mate and if your stuck just take some photos of your manifold and dump pipe and show us on here and we can help you through it....Easy job mate!

[Leighw85]

sweet mate, cheers.
I could connect the light wire up to my Boost gauge wire thats already in the car right? thats comes on when the lights are on
as i already have a boost gauge on the dash, do any of you blokes have any ideas for putting gauges? Instead of having the 2 on the dash?

Also what types of gauges or monitors do people put in their cars to get readings of their dual batteries?
Im going to need one for weekend trips and things like that, where the fridge will stay in the car.

cheers lads

[AB]

Yes, you could do that for sure, that would be much easier mate.

I put my boost in the clock of the GQ but yours is a GU so no idea for other spots. We'll see if any GU owners have any ideas.

Have a look at the members ride thread for some ideas, there may be some pictures in there to have a squizz.

Not sure about the dual battery question but you will get a better response from members if you ask a new question in a new post on both the pod locations of GU's and the dual battery question. Questions get lost if you ask them in existing threads.

[Leighw85]

no worries mate, cheers for the help
i saw what you did with the GQ looks neat!

[frenzy]

Hey mate,

If you want another option, check out my build thread here:
http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...97-Frenzy-s-GU

I have installed a pillar pod and a VDO pyro/boost gauge kit from fleabay. This is the kit I got: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Exhaust-p...3&cmd=ViewItem

You'll need the 0-30psi boost gauge. Google Autron for the pillar pod.

Hopefully you don't drink as many rum cans as I did and cut the hole in the exhaust heat shield in the right place! LOL!

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Steve

[Leighw85]

Hey bud

your install looks great. I was looking at those pillars i think are definately the way to go.
You can get them to the color of my interior already which is great. and also with the holes cut already on ebay. (easy to do anyways)
i could use the wiring to the boost gauge thats already in the car, so i wouldnt have to do much for the boost gauge. (gauge is larger than 52mm)
just getting the pyro gauge in will be the challenge, alot of research involved im thinking!!!

What types of reading should i be getting from the boost gauge? Ive never had to have one in a car before. I realise its got something to do with the turbo, but what exactly. There is alot of stuff out there in a mechanical language that i simply do not speak lol

[suvrd28]

Mate i have an autometer boost and pyro gauges, they look the same so they match.
I went for the boost gauge that has boost and vacuum because it was heaps cheaper than buying a boost only gauge. You wont need a boost gauge that reads more than 30 P.S.I

[MudRunnerTD]

Mate i have an autometer boost and pyro gauges, they look the same so they match.
I went for the boost gauge that has boost and vacuum because it was heaps cheaper than buying a boost only gauge. You wont need a boost gauge that reads more than 30 P.S.I

Good advice suvrd28, depending on the engine you run though the Boost Vacuum gauge will be a waste. If you have a diesel, and i assume by your name you may have, you will see no Vacuum and therefore a Boost only gauge is the way to go.

A boost/vacuum is for a Petrol engine only.

Cheers