Just wondering how hard it is to install gauges(boost, egt, water temp). Thanks alot.

 

If you can wire a stereo, you can install em easy.

 

Is that for electrical or for mechanical? Which is better? Thanks.

 

Most all the temp gauges are going to be electrical, as far as the boost goes, the mechanical is going to be harder to put in because you have to run a vacuum line from the gauge to the engine bay. All up to what you want I guess. One thing i've wondered about is, if you have an FCD and use a elec boost gauge, will it go over 8.6 psi?

 

I hope your not asking me, lol. I know nothing and am just trying to figure **** out about TIIs. Was stuck on the NAs for a few years.

 

Sure...
Your FCD is not hooked up to your aftermarket boost gauge...



-Ted

 

If the electrical gauge takes it's boost reading from the ECU then having an FCD might screw stuff up. If it takes it's reading from the boost sensor line before the FCD the gauge should be accurate.

 

An aftermarket electronic boost gauge has it's own dedicated pressure sensor.



-Ted

 

Oh Ok. That makes sense.

 

Ok, so do aftermarket gauges come with instructions or am I just supposed to know how to hook them up? Also, with an EGT gauge, where do I put the sensor and how do I get to it actually? Thanks alot.

 

:bump:

 

Yes they come with instructions, but most should be pretty self explanatory anyway. The thermocouple for an EGT gauge goes either in the exhaust manifold (requires removal for drilling and tapping) or the downpipe (again; remove, weld boss, drill, tap).