Tuesday, Feb 20, 2007 at 16:55
Very simple fit.
You just need a T in the line from the manifold to the wastegate controller, or a simple outlet fitting screwed into the manifold.
It senses boost pressure in the manifold downstream of the turbo- and you therefore know exactly what the turbo is doing.
Not sure, but I suspect yours would be running between 8 to 12 psi boost, depending on the set up. (
Mine runs 12 psi, which it reaches at about 2000 rpm. ) As soon as there is any problem with the wastegate or controller you'll know because boost will be abnormal.
Find your local VDO outlet- you need the gauge (0-15 psi) plus fitting kit- just a plastic tube with fittings. Don't get one for a petrol engine- they have vacuum AND boost.
Mine cost about $80 all up from memory, a few years ago.
God knows how many engines have blown up over the years because the boost has gone wrong due to a sticky wastegate or whatever, with the driver having no idea.
As I said, I wouldn't own a turbo without one.
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