Gauges
 

Good Morning,

As most of you know ive just got my WRX and im looking to fit some gauges. Just wondering how easy it is to do it myself as i dont wanna fook it up!

I'm looking at the following gauges which are a boost and a oil temp/press gauge from Mocal. other question is what else do i need (other than a pod to put em in) to fit em?

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Ive sources a side pod to mount the in and that looks like the easist bit :confused:

thanks in advance guys :)

I've just fitted some cheapo prosport warning/recall gauges in a pillar pod. I like the idea of them flashing and beeping at me they over boost or oil pressure drops.
I figure that issues will occur when being driven hard, when Im driving the car hard I'm dfinately not watching gauges. Fittings easy, making a neat job of it is the difficult part.

http://rspec.co.uk/b-gauges-b/steppe...2iato5389e4ke4

Excellent customer support from these guys too.

You'll want an adapter to fit the oil press/temp senders in. This will locate in the oil gallery plug above cylinder 3.
LMA make them, available from most places inc Demon Tweeks etc. Get one that suits the thread size of your senders.

I have Mocal boost + oil press/temp gauges and they've been working fine for 11 years! As they're 'mechanical' they tend to be more reliable than electrical units (especially Prosport!)
For the pressure gauges you'll need the correct tubing and depending where you take the pressure from, suitable T-pieces. Alternatively, you could use a sandwich plate at the oil filter.
I routed the tubes through a blanking plug in the bulkhead near to the steering column.
The gauges are mounted in a pod that replaces the clock on the dashboard top.

JohnD

I recommend not using a sandwich plate as they're prone to leaking aswell as being less accurate for oil temp/pressure than that of the main oil gallery.

This is the adapter you'll meet. Just specify NPT or BSPT depending what your senders require. http://www.scoobyparts.com/acatalog/...TTING_KIT.html

You should have pipe & tees in the gauge kit for the boost take off but you may need some more. The dump valve line is always an easy one to use for this gauge and can be hidden out of sight easily. :)

kooel im looking at mounting them on the pillar as i wanted to keep the console clear. plus the misses likes the clock :cuckoo:

where did you get your from as im looking at ordering them from demon tweeks


Frayz: Ive seen that mentioned on a few different threads some are for and some against using a sandwich plate.

its one of the reasons i put the question in here as i know i can get the help form the people i know :)

I got mine from Burton Performance on the A12 Ilford.
For oil pressure I used a Tpiece in the warning light sender hole so to retain the warning light. Temp sender is located at the oil pump. Boost pressure from the dump valve vac tube via a t-piece.

JohnD

kooel ive looked in to them and prob gonna get them. Just a couple of questions. What connectors will i need? or if i pop down to them will they sort all of that out for me?

They should be able to give you all the fitting advice and supply the relevant adapters and tubing etc. Although they are Ford specialists, it's all pretty much the same.

If you're anywhere near Romford and want a look at my gauge set-up give me a shout!

JohnD

kooel! O might just take you up on that! Just gotta wait for one of 2 things to happen... payday or baby drop day! then i can make excuses n take sprog no 1 out shopping for baby gifts :norty:

Good Evening gentlemen!

Got an issue :brickwall

installed the boost gauge today as had a spare moment with the small ones either out or asleep :)

so i plumbed in all in and followed a very helpful guide on the forums. Started the car expecting it to drop form 0Psi to a negative figure and nothing happened! :brickwall

took her for a spin and she still boosts fine so i aint done any damage...
plus the gauge flickers after I let off. So have I done it wrong?

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Ive not actually made any cuts in the pipes are there was a joining peice in the pipe so u used that :)

It's because of the restrictor pill. Put your tee inline with the oem dump valve Maz.

Yeah, in my PM I recommended a tee-piece in the manifold to dump valve tube. Don't forget the small tie-wrap to squeeze the joining tube to stop needle flutter.

JohnD