colebags_scoob

iv got a turbo 2000 and thinking of fitting a boost gauge just not sure where to go with it ar they worth fitting and is there any links to fitting one.also some info on how they work would be helpful example the bar an that
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joz8968

iTrader: (13)

Get a purely mechanical one (rather the an electro-mechanical one) - more immediate and probably more accurate. Don't regard it as a scientifically accurate device though, but more of a 'safety' indicator, so you'll know if the motor's significantly overboosting (or underboosting). The PSI ones' scale offers 45% greater resoultion than the BAR ones - but it depends which you prefer. Also, the gauages come in two DIN sizes: 52mm or 60mm diameters (important to know when choosing a suitable mounting pod/bracket).

You simply site it in the car somewhere easy to read e.g. near or at base of A-pillar (you can get a multitude of various mounting brackets, pods etc).

The back of the gauge has an inlet for narrow vac hose. Run a long length from the connection, through bulkhead, and plumb the other end onto a spare nipple on inlet manifold. If no nipple availabe, then T-piece it into the vac line for the BOV/DV.

If it has onboard illumination, then splice the wiring into the Impreza's lighting circuit (means the illumination will turn off when the keys are out).