[s-cars] Qu: Adding Boost Gauge

[Tony Curran]

Thanks Sean,

What size is the OE hose. I have a store close to me that may have the part
but not quite sure what I'm looking for. Do you have link to McMaster part?
The Auto meter hose is compression, at least at meter end and I'm sure same
for T end.

Tony
96 S6

-----Original Message-----
From: Sean Douglas [mailto:quattro20v at telus.net]
Sent: April 21, 2005 10:31 PM
To: 'Tony Curran'; 'S-Car-List at Audifans.Com'
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Qu: Adding Boost Gauge


Tony:

It depends on the type of fitting the Autometer line has. On my old VDO
gauge, I had a tubing kit that required a NPT with compression fittings
at both ends.

I bought a nylon t-fitting with a NPT on one end and barbed fittings on
the other two. Had to buy a 10 pack from McMaster Carr. If this is the
same as yours you can have one if you pay the postage.

Sean

Sean Douglas
1997 Audi S6//RS2-spec
1990 Audi 90 quattro 20v


> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Tony Curran
> Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 6:05 PM
> To: S-Car-List at Audifans.Com
> Subject: [s-cars] Qu: Adding Boost Gauge
>
>
> Seeking advice from collective wisdom...
>
> I am adding a digital boost gauge and have a couple of questions.
>
> 1. The T-piece to break in to the boost line to the ECU. What
> is the recommended device? Seen one on ECS Tuning, but are
> there others?
>
> 2. Location. Where would be the best spot. I have considered
> removing the cigarette lighter socket - the lighter has been
> replaced by a dummy cover a long time ago. OR on the wood
> trim just to the left of the steering wheel.
>
> The device is 1.125" cube and has one electrical port at
> bottom and pressure port from the back.
>
> In case you are interested, this is the pressure switch I
> picked up off Ebay...
>
http://www.smcetech.com/CC_host/pages/custom/templates/smc_v2/prodtree_p
rodu
ct_2.cfm?&cc_nvl=((catalogCode,smc),(lineCode,INS),(productCode,5030),(p
rodt
reeID,13315),(nodeCode,5030))

I'm using a length of Autometer boost hose picked from local ricer store
that comes with fittings that fit the pressure in port.

TIA

Tony
96 S6


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