Anybody know what size T-connector I need to get to install the DEFI Amber BF boost Gauge?

I bought the set with the Controller II but don't have the T-connector...I ask this because I've noticed on some T's that the three legs are like 1/8 - 3/16 in size with the middle leg having a metal reducer on it going to the pressure sensor...

Can anyone who has installed one confirm the size of T-connector for me...

Thanks in advance

Brent

 

just get another T connector that will fit all 3 hoses... of course you'll have to strech the smallest hose

Jon

 

ok, sounds good...doesn't look like the reducer is necessary...

I bought both sizes but I think I need the 3/16 x2 and the 1/8 center...

 

i dunno but maybe you should do the install at my house say...sunday. or saturday morning. i wanna learn how to do it cuz ive had a bf sitting in my garage for like 6 months and dont really wanna go about it by myself.

eric

 

OMG! these gauges are the easiest gauges to install.

Eric you should know better than that! LOL.

The BF gauges ONLY come in 60mm and you will NOT be able to fit them into the AVO gauge pod (unless you plan on modifying it)

Jon

 

im pretty sure im missing pieces tho...i bought it used from somebody who bought it used and never installed it and it doesnt seem to me that it was complete.

i kno im retarded jon...haha

 

what do you have for the gauge?

what type of BF gauge is it?

you will need to make sure you have the Control Unit V2 in order to use the BF gauge

you will need the power cable for the control unit

you will need the wireharness(s) to connect your gauges to your control unit

you will need the wireharness(s) to connect your gauges together

if it's a boost gauge you will need the vacuum sensor (don't know the name of it) it is black and a rubber hose connects to it

you will need a hose "T"

Jon

 

i believe i have all that stuff minus enough rubber hose to put it all together. i only have one approx 10 inch section of hose. (hehe 10 inches) anyways i have also heard of several different methods of hooking up the vaccum sensor and i just dont want to tap into the wrong lines. when it comes to simple crap like and uppipe im all there but im not good with this electrical/boost stuff yet.

and its the defi bf amber

 

for the 60mm DEFI Amber BF Boost gauge...

it fits perfect and looks awesome. My Boost gauge also came with the hood...I'll try and take some pics when I get a chance...


I also ended up getting a T-Connector with the following configuration...

1/4" Top (to APS BOV)

3/16" Center to Defi Pressure Sensor

3/16" Bottom back to line...

 

brent the "t" fitting should come with the gauge. i can't remember what size, but i could check mine.

 

i know its an amber gauge but what does it read for? boost/egt/oil pressure/oil temp/water temp/water pressure.

I'm assuming is a boost gauge since you talked about the boost vaccum sensor.

you can get the hose from Ron's/Checkers/Napa...etc. just make sure that it's vaccum hose and not heater hose...etc. you might have to get some type of hose other than vaccum since I wasn't able to find a certain size locally. The only problem with running something OTHER THAN vaccum line is that it cannot hold the pressure like vaccum hose does.

Jon

 

it would depend on where he tapped the gauge if he is able to use the one that actually came with his gauge. Most manufactors (good and bad alike) will supply a T fitting based on a few generic cars that use the same or similar size. Unfortunately all the boost gauges that I've tried or hooked up in my car or other peoples cars cannot use the one that fits with it. That is why I suggested to make one only problem is that it can be a very large fitting that sits in your engine bay. That is the only down fall of that method but it does guarentee that the setup will work and fit

Jon

 

It's cool now...I just had to get that one weird 1/4" on the side because of the size of hose that attached to the bov...the other hoses were 3/16" that came supplied with the Defi Gauge...mine didn't come with the t-connector...but all is well...

Did you just get the Boost Gauge? I didn't see it in your car at the cruise...maybe i didn't look close enough...

 

brent right on...i got 3 gauges (boost,egt,oil pressure)