hi guys
can anyone tell me how easy it is to fit a boost gauge? also what is the difference between an electrical and mechanical gauge? and which is better?i have a 1998 turbo 2000 wagon (uk).

cheers for any replys

nick

 

I have just had one fitted. Its fairly straightforward, but being a bit of a numptie I had a garage do it.

There is already a blanked off point for the tubing, I had to get some longer tubing for mine but that was only about 3 quid.

Then its just wiring up the gauge and fitting it to the cabin. I used a corner pod in my MY00 - matches nicely.

Think the garage charged me for 2 hours labour.

Heres the pod I bought:

Scoobyparts Ltd CUSTOM FIT PILLAR PODS (CLASSIC)

 

cheers for the reply mate much appreciated,cheers for the link also.

nick.

 

Dead easy to do, takes a couple of hours.

Have a look here: chiark.co.uk

Electrical ones have a pipe connected to the manifold, dump valve etc and into a device that converts it to an electrical impulse, which is fed through one, or two wires into the cabin.

The other type run a tube into the car and into the back of the gauge, where the boost is read mechanically.

Alcazar