I change my own oil...and will clean out my catch can at the same time The line that you see (off of the fuel rail) is a fuel line. I just got a nice fuel pressure gauge from jegs for $16. I'll send a pic once I finish installing it. You can notice the aluminum shavings on my motor from where I was hacking away at the intake manifold bracket. The other one behind the cowl is the EGT wire. -- Johan

 

You are not going to run a fuel line into the car? That is a bad idea! If this is not an electric fuel gauge and for the price does not seem so, you should never do that. That is a fire hazzard and very dangerous!

Garrett

 

Johan,

Can you post some more pictures of your gauge setup?

Close-ups and some from the sides/back would be cool

 

no fuel lines in the cab, under the hood. Once I get my data logging equipment then I'll have fuel pressure in the cab. -- I tried to get a picture from behind the gauge cluster but it didn't turn out very well. I'll try again later. All I did was take out two of the four screws that hold the stock gauges together and get longer ones to attach my bracket. So it just mounts flush. (with a little rubber gasket to prevent any chaffing) You'll notice too that the gauges are angled in a couple of degrees to make it easier to see. -- Johan

 

Sorry for the misunderstanding! Just trying to protect a brother from a hazzard!

Garrett

 

I forgot to mention how excellent the quality was on the oil catch can (OCC) is. It looks like the whole thing is machined from one block of aluminum. Really nice I was first going to get the cheap version of a OCC until I saw Mr. Webb install an m7 and got to look at it up close. I was so impressed with the workmanship and quality of the product that I ordered one the next day! I enjoy working with metal and like being a critic on machined parts. With the kit you are provided with everything to install, besides the two bolts I used to mount the can to my cowl. I think it was an extra $2.30 (I bought stainless) But the hose and clamps are all included along with a picture on how they recommend to run the hose lines. Like I said the install was very easy! If anyone in the VA Beach area wants an OCC I will come and help with the install. -- Johan

 

Thanks

 

johan, now that time has passed have you had any problems with heat and the sight tube? it gets really hot back there.

 

No issues yet...but if one arises I will be the first to know. When I intalled my header i didn't put the heatsheild back on, so it's really in the heat. I need to trim it and just haven't got around to it yet. Like I said this is the same spot the Mr. Webb installs the OCC. Hope this helps -- Johan

 

thanks for the promt reply,i followed your placement and am planning to do a header also.i am toying with the idea of ceramic to try and cut down on the heat.keep us informed on how the header works out with the occ.

 

Very nice i was looking for a OCC and i think ill go for the M7 one now cuz that looks the dog dangley bits!! very nice

can i ask (prob a stupid question) but how do you set up the boots gauge? im thinking of ordering one but have no clue on how to install the thing!

Regards

Rob

EDIT:
is that a gearshift light i can see under your pods????

 

There's no such thigs as a stupid questions...the boost gauge was simple to install. The kit that I got from www.speedhut.com came with almost everything I needed. All I had to get was some small vacume hose and a "t" connection. Then "T" off of the bottom of the fuel regulatar and into the sensor for the gauge. Anyone who's done the VGS know's what I mean and if you were wanting to do the VGS now is a great time to do so!(https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...on+vacuum+gain) Run some basic wires and that's pretty much it! Oh it does come with instructions with pictures too!! Hope that helps -- Johan

 

Very nice job on the gauge pod!!!

Have you thought about making and selling these? I have been looking for something like this as I also have my Speedo and Tach on the steering column, but have not found anything that looks nice.

Thanks for the pics on the OCC also

 

I second the motion....i think they look great too.

 

Thanks for the compliments! I enjoy fabricating metals. Keep in mind, there's not room for a deep gauge on the passenger side. (Well maybe if I put a larger off-set) That's why I went with the Speedhut gauges. There only 1" deep, plus there fully electronic and you don't need a special module or box to run the gauges. There more expensive though. Let me take a look and do some more figuring. I'll keep you guys posted! -- Johan

 

nice. thanks for that.

I'd like to fit an autometer boost guage

 

I lost this thread a few days ago, but now that I've found it again, let me third sddave's comments on the guage pod! I know that this discussion is about the M7 catch can (will be ordering one shortly), but couldn't pass up the opportunity to comment on a very clean installation. If you're not thinking of fabricating the brackets for sale, can you post a template and list of materials so we can make our own "Johan Brackets"?

 

Very nice I see someone has a few M7 goodies. Great stuff....