[s-cars] Boost Gauge Install

[Brian Armstead]

Thanks much Sean!

Brian

Sean Douglas wrote:
> 
> Brian:
> 
> I recommend tapping in at the moisture trap at the firewall rather than
> the by the ECU. Its much easier to route the tubing from there through a
> grommet on the firewall in the driver's footwell and up to the A-pillar.
> 
> The T-connector you need has 2 barbs on each end and a threaded NPT in
> the middle to match the autometer tubing kit. I think you also need a
> male-to-male NPT adapter as well. I bought my t-connector from McMaster
> Carr, but you need to buy a minimum of 10.
> 
> McMaster also sells nice clamshell screw clamps made of stainless steel
> in various sizes. Much better than a radiator gear clamp. Or if you want
> to be fancy and OEM, use the crimp-on style made by Oetiker.
> 
> The moisture trap is behind the black plastic cover on the firewall,
> follow the rubber tubing from the fuel pressure regulator.
> 
> Sean D.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> > [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Brian Armstead
> > Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 7:14 AM
> > To: S-Car
> > Subject: [s-cars] Boost Gauge Install
> >
> >
> > All,
> >
> > Bob Myers is working his MRC magic on my ECU, and I thought
> > this would be the ideal time to install a pillar mounted boost gauge.
> >
> > Jerry Scott was kind enough to send me a guide on
> > installation, but I have just a few more questions:
> >
> > *Jerry spoke of a brass t-connector from the ECU to the gauge line.
> > I've been looking in local auto parts stores, but can't find
> > one.  Any source leads?
> >
> > *The Autometer mechanical gauge lists a connector I should
> > use from the nylon boost line to the gauge.  Can anyone tell
> > me exactly what I should use (It did not come with the kit)?
> >
> > *Is it ok to use small screw clamps on the rubber hose that
> > connects to the ECU?  I had to cut off the factory crimp to
> > remove the ECU.  Is there a source for "pro" clamps?  What size?
> >
> > *Bob's got me a bit worried as he told me I should have a
> > water trap on my boost line.  My car is a 93, but I don't see
> > one.  Anyone know where it may be hiding?
> >
> > *What's the easiest path to route the boost tubing form the
> > ECU to the driver's A-Pillar?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> >
> > Brian
> > 93 S4
> > Soon to be super-boosted!!
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