Installing Turbo Boost Gauge HD-FTE 2001 100 series Cruiser

Hi Sue and Joe,
I am not sure with the 1HD FTE but with my 1HD FT I tapped into the boost line, running from the inlet pipe where it crosses over the motor, down to the boost compensator which is the round thing on top of the injector pump.

I merely cut the line and fitted the tee in there and run the branch up to the gauge.

Boost pressure was 12 PSI. That is enough if you want your motor to go the long haul. (500,000 Klms plus)

If you get around to fitting an Exhaust Gas Temperature gauge then this becomes a little more muddied.

I have seen recommendations not to let the EGT go over 550 deg. C. and I have read that 750 deg. C. is the max also.

All that did was confuse me so my suggestion is don't fit one as it will only get you edgey if you exceed someones minimum recommendations.

I know believe that if Toyota had thought the machine had needed one they would have fitted it. The 1HD FTE has an enviable reputation as a brilliant workhorse so I would leave it as Mr Toyota made it except for the exhaust system.

Frankly I would not even fit a boost gauge now, after having one fitted because after the novelty wore off I never looked at.

Cheers, Bruce.

PS. A 3" exhaust is all I would do to it if it were mine.

Hi Sue & Joe L, I have fitted one to my 1HDT-FTE. I will try to attach a photo of where. On the right hand side of exhaust gas recirculation actuator is a spigot of the cross-over pipe and cut the 6mm hose before the damper (little white valve looking thing) and used a T piece.
Well I cant seem to insert an image, I am in Ipswich area send me an MM if you want to have a look at my set up.
Cheers
Rob Mac

Many thanks Bruce,Derek and Rob will have a go today

Cheers Joe.