100 series VDO boost & pyro guages mounting

Submitted: Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 20:10

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luch

Hi all after months of thinking where to mount the Boost and Pyrometer guages i've finally found the spot :)

In the console below the cig lighter and ash tray just in front of the gears

The question is are VDO boost guages normaly a little noisy vibrating/ buzzing sound when ideling and between gear changes ?

If any one would like photos let me know

Thanks
Luke

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Reply By: Grumpy in WA - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 20:22

Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 20:22

I'd like to see some pics, looking at an aftermarket turbo for m y HZJ105. I'd need gauages too to help convince me my engine wasn't about to blow. Can you send some pics to grumpyold4wder(at)yahoo.com.au.

Do you have an intercooler too? What exhaust gas temps are you seeing under various conditions?

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Follow Up By: luch - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 21:12

Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 21:12

Hi Grumpy

I have got an intercooler for it which i havn't yet installed, Boost is set at 10 psi,

The temps i have seen normal driving 60km/h 150 - 250c, 100km/h driving around 300c

i havn't had it in long enough to see the temps get any higher than 300 deg c

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Reply By: apriti00 - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 13:58

Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 13:58

Good day there!

I had also thought of putting my gauges there (Pyro/Trans temp/Boost) but apart from not fitting 3 as originally I was going to only have 2, after a couple of test runs I found that they were too far away and hard to read apart from the fact that they took my eyes too far off the road. I ended up making a bracket using the grab handle holes to which I welded 3 pieces of exhaust tube, which is about the right size for vdo gauges. This placed the gauges in an area which doesn't affect forward visibility and are easy to view without losing sight of the road. As far as noise goes, occasionally I get a vibration from the boost gauge
Just my 2c worth.
Cheers Walter

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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 16:34

Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 16:34

Why not in a dashpod? easy to see then as well...

Mine made no noise what so ever.

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Reply By: maxidyne - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 23:30

Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 23:30

luke, I haven't had any exprience in 4b's, but in trucks a turbo would go to 500-600c if you were working the engine really hard. If I remember right Mack trucks recommended not shutting down til the pyro dropped below 200c. Always let it idle for a little bit before shutting down, good insurance.

Good Luck
ray

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Follow Up By: luch - Wednesday, Dec 20, 2006 at 17:00

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2006 at 17:00

Hi Ray
My brother told me the same thing he is a Mechanic at Cummins, the danger point is at 650c, i also dont shut it down until it is around 150c there abouts

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