Boost Gauge Install
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Boost Gauge Install DIY
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matthew1
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Re: Boost Gauge Install
^^^ That's what I used. Great photo btw.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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2004 V70 R [gone]
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Just completed this install on my 2003 v40. For other folks with S/V40s, I connected the wiring harness from the boost gauge to the wiring harness from behind the dimmer switch. I connected the red wire to a peach colored wire with a black stripe. I tried the pink wire first, but it did not work. By process of elimination, I found that the peach/black wire was the right one. Any suggestions on gauge pods?
2003 V40 T4, silicone vacuum hoses, K&N air filter, iPd Boost Gauge, iPd HD TCV, PowerSlot Rotors
Just ordered the Lotek A pillar gauge pod. It's intended for the S70, but with any luck, it will fit the V40 pillar. I tried a Sun Pro gauge pod from Auto Zone, which did not come close to fitting properly.
http://www.gaugepods.com/volvo.html
http://www.gaugepods.com/volvo.html
2003 V40 T4, silicone vacuum hoses, K&N air filter, iPd Boost Gauge, iPd HD TCV, PowerSlot Rotors
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ManManOhMan
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mecheng
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I'm looking for a boost gauge, and I'd like to see what's involved. Can anybody post the ipd instructions or anything similar? How are their gauges? Who makes them?
1998 Volvo S70 T5 - SE - 240km - Sold July 2018
1997 Volvo 850 GLT - 190km
Boost is my drug of choice
1997 Volvo 850 GLT - 190km
Boost is my drug of choice
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I just purchased one from eBay. There are dozens of them with several features. Starting at about $9, going up to $150ish.
I purchased one for $24 that has a volt meter and AFR (air to fuel ratio), which I have no idea how to connect yet. It should arrive today.
I purchased one for $24 that has a volt meter and AFR (air to fuel ratio), which I have no idea how to connect yet. It should arrive today.
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mecheng
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What kind is it? I've heard the cheap ones don't respond fast enough.
I was looking at Autometer and wondering if its better than the IPD
I was looking at Autometer and wondering if its better than the IPD
1998 Volvo S70 T5 - SE - 240km - Sold July 2018
1997 Volvo 850 GLT - 190km
Boost is my drug of choice
1997 Volvo 850 GLT - 190km
Boost is my drug of choice
I installed my boost gauge in the lower hvac vent on my 850. I was able to T off the factory boost gauge line, and splice into the dimmer switch.
I wanted to remain "stealthy", and not have it on the pillar. Easy to remove, and the only part I cut was the diffuser for the vent. I have a few spares if I ever decide to delete the gauge. It's an equus gauge I got from orilleys. Works well.
I wanted to remain "stealthy", and not have it on the pillar. Easy to remove, and the only part I cut was the diffuser for the vent. I have a few spares if I ever decide to delete the gauge. It's an equus gauge I got from orilleys. Works well.
93 850 GLT sedan 156K
94 850 Turbo 189K
94 850 Turbo 189K
I put mine on a mount made from some wire in a hole I drilled in one of the blanks behind the wheel on the right.
Have both a wideband and boost gauge connected to that gauge, will probably add more sensors to it later.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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