How To Electrical :: AutoMeter Boost Gauge Install
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oil temp is tapped from the oil pan, water temp is tapped from the radiator hose in the front of the IC (in the hard plastic inspection plug), volts are from the main bat terminal.
I'm still looking into a way to get a oil pressure reading to add that gauge and an EGT gauge. Possibly a Head temp and a Header temp gauge too.
I like to know what my car is doing at all times.
I'm still looking into a way to get a oil pressure reading to add that gauge and an EGT gauge. Possibly a Head temp and a Header temp gauge too.
I like to know what my car is doing at all times.
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Please put it as a "Sticky" thread
Very nice thread from DarkMiniCooperS! Thanks a lot of this "How to" information! I think we should put this as a "Sticky" thread, which will help the rest who wants to install the Boost gauge into their Mini Cooper S, and save DarkMiniCooperS some times by replying the PM everyday, lol.
Once again, thanks a lot DarkMiniCooperS. Not just for the Boost gauge, but all my other modification helps and information, you are THE MAN.
Once again, thanks a lot DarkMiniCooperS. Not just for the Boost gauge, but all my other modification helps and information, you are THE MAN.
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This is a great thread, very helpful. I have just have a few questions: what path does the tube leaving the boost gauge take? Does it pierce thru the rubber boot around the steering column to get under the dash? I assume this tube from the guage is pretty skinny. What connector is used to mate it up to the vac line from the FPR?
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DarkMini:
I'm just about ready to do this, but I do have one concern. I am a tall, long-legged driver. I sit with the seat nearly all the way back and the tilt on the steering wheel nearly all the way up in order to avoid knee contact with the bottom of the steering wheel when operating the clutch and/or brake pedal. How much of the upward tilt will be eliminated by this modification? It appears as though the bracket and cup may significantly reduce the upward tilt of the wheel as it is depicted in some of the photos - am I correct about this? I want to thank you again for an awesome write-up. I really want to do this, as I think that both in appearance and cost, this is a great mod to our MINIS.
I'm just about ready to do this, but I do have one concern. I am a tall, long-legged driver. I sit with the seat nearly all the way back and the tilt on the steering wheel nearly all the way up in order to avoid knee contact with the bottom of the steering wheel when operating the clutch and/or brake pedal. How much of the upward tilt will be eliminated by this modification? It appears as though the bracket and cup may significantly reduce the upward tilt of the wheel as it is depicted in some of the photos - am I correct about this? I want to thank you again for an awesome write-up. I really want to do this, as I think that both in appearance and cost, this is a great mod to our MINIS.
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Originally Posted by resipsamcs
DarkMini:
I'm just about ready to do this, but I do have one concern. I am a tall, long-legged driver. I sit with the seat nearly all the way back and the tilt on the steering wheel nearly all the way up in order to avoid knee contact with the bottom of the steering wheel when operating the clutch and/or brake pedal. How much of the upward tilt will be eliminated by this modification? It appears as though the bracket and cup may significantly reduce the upward tilt of the wheel as it is depicted in some of the photos - am I correct about this? I want to thank you again for an awesome write-up. I really want to do this, as I think that both in appearance and cost, this is a great mod to our MINIS.
I'm just about ready to do this, but I do have one concern. I am a tall, long-legged driver. I sit with the seat nearly all the way back and the tilt on the steering wheel nearly all the way up in order to avoid knee contact with the bottom of the steering wheel when operating the clutch and/or brake pedal. How much of the upward tilt will be eliminated by this modification? It appears as though the bracket and cup may significantly reduce the upward tilt of the wheel as it is depicted in some of the photos - am I correct about this? I want to thank you again for an awesome write-up. I really want to do this, as I think that both in appearance and cost, this is a great mod to our MINIS.
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Originally Posted by DarkMiniCooperS
That's a sweet setup too Bahamabart!
It appears that the only difference between our installs is
a) that you did had to drill the tach pod (right?) and the extended bracket allowed me to use the stock screw hole.
b) However the extended bracket (from autometer) required modification / fabrication while you where able to use "as is" the cup mount.
So it seems like 1 half dozen or the other to me.
Your cup ring is pretty far back, I assume if tightened up no issues, right?
BUT - I connected to the vaccum line right were it plugs in to the engine (i.e. under the SC horn) and it took several weeks for the skin to grow back on my knuckes, it seems you figured out an easier way to hook-up the plumbing.
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Okay I'm going to add some extras to this list.
Bolts needed...
2- 1/4-20 by .5 black button head allen screws
1- 8-32 by 1.25" black phillips
The orange bulb needed is a 194 bulb!
and lots of time!
2 shots of tequlia
1 vicoden
Fun project. Had to bore out the exention holes but it worked great. Shows 20 on the vaccum side though when ideling. but at 3k rpms it goes up to 5psi boost. FUN FUN!
Bolts needed...
2- 1/4-20 by .5 black button head allen screws
1- 8-32 by 1.25" black phillips
The orange bulb needed is a 194 bulb!
and lots of time!
2 shots of tequlia
1 vicoden
Fun project. Had to bore out the exention holes but it worked great. Shows 20 on the vaccum side though when ideling. but at 3k rpms it goes up to 5psi boost. FUN FUN!
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Originally Posted by Bahamabart
Thanks - we were thinking alike.
It appears that the only difference between our installs is
a) that you did had to drill the tach pod (right?) and the extended bracket allowed me to use the stock screw hole.
b) However the extended bracket (from autometer) required modification / fabrication while you where able to use "as is" the cup mount.
So it seems like 1 half dozen or the other to me.
Your cup ring is pretty far back, I assume if tightened up no issues, right?
BUT - I connected to the vaccum line right were it plugs in to the engine (i.e. under the SC horn) and it took several weeks for the skin to grow back on my knuckes, it seems you figured out an easier way to hook-up the plumbing.
It appears that the only difference between our installs is
a) that you did had to drill the tach pod (right?) and the extended bracket allowed me to use the stock screw hole.
b) However the extended bracket (from autometer) required modification / fabrication while you where able to use "as is" the cup mount.
So it seems like 1 half dozen or the other to me.
Your cup ring is pretty far back, I assume if tightened up no issues, right?
BUT - I connected to the vaccum line right were it plugs in to the engine (i.e. under the SC horn) and it took several weeks for the skin to grow back on my knuckes, it seems you figured out an easier way to hook-up the plumbing.
The mounting cup's bracket I got does NOT require any hole to be drilled behind the tach