Autometer Boost Guage install HELP

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Jan 7, 2003 | 03:18 PM

ScoobyDooRex

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Autometer Boost Guage install HELP

Ok, I've done a search and didn't find anything really.

I have just gotten an Autometer mechanical boost gauge, and it didn't come w/a T connector, but with brass "bung" connector.

The instructions say "Connect line to pressure port on engine..."
I'm not familiar with any pressure ports on the WRX engine.

Has anyone installed this gauge using the brass fitting rather than a T connector?

Any ideas where I connect this? Pictures perhaps?

Thanks!

~Anthony

Jan 7, 2003 | 03:52 PM

Nolimit

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you need to 'T' off of the BOV vacuum line. The autometer gauges comes with a cheap a$$ clear plastic line that uses the compression fitting on the back of the gauge,
... I'd recomend getting 'real' vacuum line from an autoparts store, and buying the 'nipple' fitting for the gauge. You should be able to find the fitting at an autoparts store, ot hardware store.

Jan 7, 2003 | 04:10 PM

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here's an "example" of what I'm talking about.
of course you need enough vacuum line to reach from the gauge to engine bay, etc.
be sure to zip tie all your connections.

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Jan 7, 2003 | 05:57 PM

ScoobyDooRex

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Thanks

Thanks for your help, and your quick reply.

I'll get it set up tomorrow, and post how it works out.

~Anthony

Jan 12, 2003 | 03:21 PM

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Installed and working w/one Question

Got the gauge installed and seems to be working great, backlit green to match the dash cluster.

Question: What should the normal vacuum level be while under normal driving. I understand that while not boosting it will be sucking, but how much?

It seems to be staying around 20psi of vac most of the time.

Is that about right?

Jan 13, 2003 | 01:31 PM

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yes, 18-20in Hg or so is where it should be reading on the gauge.

Vacuum is not read in PSI by the way, ... it's read in Inches of Mercury(in Hg). (on the autometer gauge)