Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced boost gauge to suit my 3Litre DID engine, and also where to fit the tubing to the engine please, I checked this out but want to be sure, it currently has a small SAAS gauge plumbed in by previous owner, but the needle is noisy as hell makes a fluttery ticking noise, so I think it is fitted with the wrong gauge
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NISSAN-PA...item54041fd4c2
Hey mate. When buying gauges buy quality. The one you linked is more likely of the lesser quality. It's very important to get a good gauge that is accurate. Autron I think they are called seems to be the choice around here. I have a McNally but at $350 it's not cheap. VDO make good gauges too.
Where to plumb it up. Usually just tap into the intercooler pipe somewhere by welding a threaded bung in.
Rickie3 (13th March 2014)
The boost gauge in your link also displays vacuum which is not needed, I would search out one that displays the range of 0 to 30psi boost only which will give you a better scale and more accurate readout. I personally run a Autron gauge which I am very happy with and one of my main considerations was the alarm features. I fitted a barb in the metal elbow inlet pipe to the IC for the boost line.
Lemo.
2006 GU IV ST 3.0L TD Di
Autron Boost and EGT, Dual Bat, Dawes & Needle Valves, ARB Alloy rack, more to come.
bit of a tight budget atm wife has shut the purse on me, cant see what the problem is with her ive only spent a few grand in a couple weeks on goodies for my car LOL anyway would this gauge suffice for the time being?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/VDO-BOOST...item1c325ac8bd
I have Speco white face boost gauge works a treat and didn't break the bank.
04 ST 3lt auto, not enough Mods to keep me happy, but getting there
Rickie3 (14th March 2014)
Here is what I have, AutoMeter, seem to work fine but I have not had anything else.BoostGauge.sm.JPG
2004 4.2TD ST, Berrima Diesel Injector Tuned, Viper 3" SS exhaust, Cross Country Ultimate Intercooler, Solvaris sound proofing, DigOptions GPS/MMU, 220mm Roo Lights, PIONEER TS-D1602R 6.5" x 4 speakers, Autocar EGT&Boost gauges, Brown Davis 80L Aux, Icom 440, Alloy drawers and cargo barrier, 2" Amanda Extreme / Dobson / PolyAir lift, CSA mags with Toyo ATII tyres, Rhino Pioneer roof rack now with brackets, Performance 4x4 16g Large.
Rickie3 (14th March 2014)
I initially bought cheapies from ebay, $99 for boost and EGT, the boost flickered and the EGT button broke off after changing the color's the first time. Ended up with some nice digital ones
Rickie3 (14th March 2014)
Just to add to list I use the Auber instruments digital gauges. They are under $100 each delivered with the sensors (either boost or EGT). They have many functions and are simple to use, easy to install and very accurate. Check them out at http://www.auberins.com/index.php?ma...=index&cPath=5
Rickie3 (14th March 2014)
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A pic of my auber gauges
Rickie3 (14th March 2014)
no good......Originally Posted by Rickie3
07 crd,,bridgestone 697lt, 2.75 buedesert ex,SOLD theres a lot of my blood, sweat and money in that troll.
92 gq ti tb42efi my brothers gq extractors dual batteries brake controller uhf alloy bullbarSOLD with a heavy heart but gone to a nice young fella
13 y62 the beast that burbles
Rickie3 (14th March 2014)
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