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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 13:12

Title: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 13:12

Hello, im after a little help if anyone know's, iv fitted a boost gauge to my GT TDi MK4 PD150 gauge mounted electric's done but unsure with to tee in to? the kit came with a 4mm tee piece iv been told it's the main pipe (intercooler) but iv also been told i can tee in to one of the 3 smaller pipes that run along the bulkhead but no one seems to no for sure. any advise but we sweet.
thank's Andy.

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: Screech16v on 21 July 2013, 14:05

I was told that you get the best reading from point closest to the inlet mani after the throttle ,so I tapped into the fuel pressure reg pipe.

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 14:15

Really,which pipe is that please ( excuse my ignorance ). is there no fuel in that pipe then just pressure?

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: Rhyso on 21 July 2013, 14:19

Two ways

Get an EGR delete kit with a take off or

Tap into the pipe coming off the EGR pipe and down the side of the engine

Ignore the post above (apologies Screech) as thats what you do on the 1.8T's..........

Your pipe will be black (mine is blue as per pic)

(http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y276/Rhyso/DSC00261.jpg) (http://s7.photobucket.com/user/Rhyso/media/DSC00261.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 15:04

First of all WOW how clean is that bay :)
got ya now it is the main big pipe then thats a job for the weekend coming thanks for that dude. someone said i could tap into one of the 3 small pipes running along the firewall/bulkhead coming from the EGR but know one seems to one which.but thanks for help dude.
Andy

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: Rhyso on 21 July 2013, 15:07

That was a few years back  :laugh:

If you want a neater and leak free job I would get an EGR delete kit. Only problem is if your car isnt mapped you will get a warning light on the dash  :sad:

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 15:11

Got ya,yeah its mapped it was a 150 now arouind 196bhp, £50 for kit unless i can find a second hand one around & a pipe.
cheers dude youve been a great help.

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: Rhyso on 21 July 2013, 15:26

This will do the job and the quality is spot on

http://www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk/products/darkside-1-9-8v-tdi-pd105-pd130-pd150-egr-delete-race-pipe-51mm.html

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 15:50

Niceone,iv got the diamond blanking plate already & this to finish it off then maybe but that kit looks like everything's there.
:)

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 15:51

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321129559892?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: Rhyso on 21 July 2013, 15:52

Quote from: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 15:51

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321129559892?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

That will do the job. Just be very careful otherwise you'll end up with a boost leak  :sad:

Title: Re: Boost Gauge Fitting
Post by: 150BHP KID on 21 July 2013, 15:54

Will do & thanks for your help/time :)