gauges?

[sim0n_parker 0]

im after some gauges for the g60, im looking into getting the boost gauge first but i dont like the ones measured in bar, has anyone got one mesured in psi? if so where and how much are they? also i dont want anything that lights up pink and flashes etc just want something to look standerd (ish)

chears also other gauge recomendations would help,

chears

simon

[JMC 0]

Autometer do some good ones and not too flashy. I have a 20psi one (Sport Comp range I think) measuring vacuum and boost, cost about 40 quid. Very easy to fit as well - it's a mechanical gauge and taps into the pipe leading to the back of the clocks. There is a thread out there somewhere with different boost gauges in it.

[sim0n_parker 0]

so you dont have to run the pipe all the way to the charger?

chears mate will look into that gauge!

simon

[JMC 0]

so you dont have to run the pipe all the way to the charger?

chears mate will look into that gauge!

simon

 

No you don't have to run it all the way back Simon. There is a vacuum/boost line that comes into the back of the MFA. You need to take the instruments out, remove the tube out of the back of the MFA and splice in the tube with a t-piece (I think the gauge came with a t-piece and some vacuum tubing as well). Took me about to 5 minutes to do once I had the instruments out. The Autometer gauges are top dog and well recommended and aren't too flashy. There should be a picture of mine in my members gallery (JMC's G60).

[Jim 2]

Can only echo the positive comments for Autometer stuff.. my old G60 had an autometer boost gauge - was nice and subtle, and looked like a quality piece of kit. The fascia and night time lighting matched the Corrado's perfectly.

[sim0n_parker 0]

oh wicked! chears guys, looks like i shall go for that one then, chears for the help guys really appreciate it as im new to the corrado but have always admired them.

the other thing is where did u mount it? i dont fancy the strap on bolt on attachments you get to dril holes in the top of your dash so they stick uot like a sore thumb.

 

simon

[sim0n_parker 0]

also you know how the gauge also does vacuum, how does this work? does it work when you back of the thorottle?

simon

[JMC 0]

The system will be under vacuum at idle and as you start to use the throttle. Then as your right foot gets heavier, you go from vacuum to partial vacuum through zero to positive pressure, and then depending on how you have everything set to full positive pressure with your foot flat on the floor. I have a flowed big valve head so I only reach 11psi at full chat, however the boost gauge is only a measure of back pressure. A more flowed head will (by its very nature) flow more gas and as such you wont reach as high a boost pressure.