Where to tap in to install a boost gauge?

Post by **mvsuzr** » 22 Oct 2009, 19:48

Got a quick basic question:

Where would I tap into to install a boost gauge?

jet_brick · Post by **jet_brick** » 29 Oct 2009, 17:13

find a spot on your boost line and place a t-fitting in it, then run the boost line through da firewall, then snake up along (neatly) the door/weatherstripping then run the electric from your gauge to your headlight controls- make sure to do some research for the s80 to get everything you need and also make sure you have a nice tight seal between the boost /vacuum line and the gauge with the crush washers that should compress and snug when you tighten up the supplied hardware to the gauge. Also please make sure to get a nice gauge that registers vacuum as well as boost or it's useless IMO

Post by **IVIUSTANG** » 02 Nov 2009, 14:20

I hooked my boost sensor tubing to the vacuum tree above the throttle body, worked great and there were open ports for "expansion" left by Volvo, just pull off one of the caps and slide your tubing over snugly.

Regards,

- Jesse

Post by **mvsuzr** » 06 Nov 2009, 20:48

Thanks, appreciate the feedback.

This is going on my "projects list"

I wonder if any of the parts sponsors has a kit for the S80...

Post by **ojdorson** » 19 Nov 2010, 13:03

I just looked up the IPD Gauge/Pod kit and there are PDF install directions right there. They're tapping into the line connected to the factory gauge and that way everything is kept in car. It seems smarter that way - any drawbacks to not going right off the intake manifold tree?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 20 Nov 2010, 20:37

Don't think there's a tree on the S80- like one poster said, tap into one of the lines with a "T."

Post by **ojdorson** » 21 Nov 2010, 20:34

There's a vacuum tree on my manifold, right near the throttle body. 3-4 ports available...