Today i installed a boost gauge to my bug wrx, i teed of the inlet mani in the correct place, when i hit full boost the needle wavers back and forth like lightning lol, i have been told the t peace needs i restrictor in it ?? in damn sure i have never done this before, any ideas chaps

 

That's correct, you need a restriction in the vac line. Good quality gauges usually have them built in

 

thanks for that fella, where can i buy one ? lol,

 

Just tighten a cable tie around the pipe that feeds the gauge. All it needs is the tinyest hole to move the needle , mine did the same. Alternativly u can fill the tee peice with resin and drill a tiny hole. Cable tie is the easy fix

 

cheers, i will have a bash tomorrow,

 

It's the same principle as the restrictor 'pill' in the actuator vac pipe, the vacuum from the engine is very unstable it is just a case of forcing it though a small hole.

Good idea with the Resin in the pipe, I might try that. I'm not fussed about the needle movement but my gauge rattles like buggery!!!

 

Does you car make enough boost to warrant a gauge?

 

Mine sounded like a tappet rattle, (shat mi sen) until i worked out what it was

 

thats why i did mine , rattles drive me mad ! Still does it a bit , but definatly not as bad.

The problem with the resin is trying to drill a hole small enough.

 

Ahhh gayallen you know nothing of my new build spec do you

 

I do, your mrs let the cat out the bag the other night...just before she let the snake out from its lair....

 

At this point i would just like to remind all SN users who mr GAYALLEN is,.

 

i still would !

 

The disturbing thing is, thats not only his desk top photo its his new w@nk material...


Nice **** tho...

 

ssshhhhhh

 

mig welding tip in the pipe.