Nitrous, Super Chargers, & Turbos All charged talk about going, and going FAST!

Boost Gauge

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 03-27-2005, 12:57 AM
speewee21's Avatar
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location:
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Boost Gauge

I have a 2001 S60 and i was wondering how to wire up a boost gauge? I am buyin the pod but i need some help with the gauge.
 
  #2  
Old 03-27-2005, 04:22 AM
alecw81's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Wilmington, NC
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge

There's this great new innovation online called "Google" I won't be a complete *** though:
The boost gauge plumbing is installed somewhere between the compressor outlet of the turbo and the intake manifold. A hole is drilled through the firewall and deburred so that the pressure tube can then be routed to the gauge. Several layers of electrical tape or a grommet may be installed to prevent damage to the tube by the firewall. The tube is then routed to the back of the gauge and mounted to the fitting on the gauge. Extreme care should be made in routing and connecting the tube so that no kinks are experienced. The gauge light is then wired into the existing instrument light switch (12VDC) using 18 AWG or larger wire (not supplied with gauge/tubing kit)

That's just a "Universal" guide for installing a boost gauge. I installed gauges in my 2 previous DSMs, I've yet to install one on my S70, that'll be remedied shortly.
 
  #3  
Old 01-21-2006, 07:41 PM
S70driver's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: NOYB
Posts: 6,192
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 7 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge

I would run the wires and lines through an existing route to under your dash, then run them to the gauge.
 
  #4  
Old 04-25-2006, 12:51 PM
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge

there is usually conduit installed under the dash up in the driverside kick panel. It will let out just under the fuse box on the driver side and ill have a rubber cap on it. Just pull it off and fish your hose through. Tap into the line coming off the intake manifold for boost.
see here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...intakemani.jpg
 
  #5  
Old 04-25-2006, 08:52 PM
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 36,351
Likes: 0
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge


ORIGINAL: gdogg16

there is usually conduit installed under the dash up in the driverside kick panel. It will let out just under the fuse box on the driver side and ill have a rubber cap on it. Just pull it off and fish your hose through. Tap into the line coming off the intake manifold for boost.
see here
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...intakemani.jpg
Sweet engine That is an R correct?
 
  #6  
Old 04-26-2006, 03:28 PM
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge

Correct, it's my former '99 Laser blue V70R AWD. Sold it a few months ago.[&o]
 
  #7  
Old 04-26-2006, 09:36 PM
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 36,351
Likes: 0
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge

Thought it was A V70R.
Not many people buy the colored Covers.
 
  #8  
Old 04-27-2006, 03:03 PM
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge


ORIGINAL: tech

Thought it was A V70R.
Not many people buy the colored Covers.
The paint color on the shock towers should be a dead give away too. :P
 
  #9  
Old 04-27-2006, 08:59 PM
tech's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posts: 36,351
Likes: 0
Received 40 Likes on 38 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge

That to Yes!!
 
  #10  
Old 05-04-2006, 12:15 PM
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location:
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Boost Gauge

*Tip
try to install the vac line as close to the compressor side of the turbo for the most accurate reading.
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
559s40
Volvo S40
1
07-13-2012 10:50 PM
ibified
Volvo 850
7
05-26-2011 01:03 AM
turbo940v
General Volvo Chat
2
09-03-2010 08:36 AM
endneu913
Volvo 850
5
03-28-2010 11:41 PM



Quick Reply: Boost Gauge



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:14 AM.