The site is under going some updates, please bear with us while we finish them off.
Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge?
This is a discussion on Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? within the Fabia I forums, part of the Skoda Model Discussion Area category; As above, has anyone fitted an electrical boost gauge to their tdi? Apparently it taps into the actuator instead of ...
| |||||||
Pronounced "bris-skoda", a brisk skoda. | Register | FAQ | Members List | Calendar | Mark Forums Read |
09-02-2008, 16:26
| #1 |
| Briskodian  Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 8
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
|  Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? As above, has anyone fitted an electrical boost gauge to their tdi? Apparently it taps into the actuator instead of the usual manifold/intercooler. It uses a boost sensor which is read by the gauge unlike the mechanical ones which actually use boost to power the gauge? No one on the SEAT forum has fitted one yet so I thought I would give you guys a go? Thanks in advance 
__________________  |
|    |
Find out about Freedom to remove these ads.
|
09-02-2008, 16:28
| #2 |
| Briskodian  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dumfries & Galloway
Posts: 2,392
Thanks: 83
Thanked 94 Times in 91 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Nice cupra, im not jealous though.... much 
__________________ 173.5bhp 300+ lb/ft torque ... Czech Mate  |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 16:43
| #3 |
| Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 8
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Cheers (between me and you though its not really a cupra!) The spec is better than a cupra though 
__________________ |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 16:45
| #4 |
| Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dumfries & Galloway
Posts: 2,392
Thanks: 83
Thanked 94 Times in 91 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Ahh I want a cupra tdi ibiza but thats a different matter, shhh though. Anyhow good luck and welcome to the forum 
__________________ 173.5bhp 300+ lb/ft torque ... Czech Mate |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 17:23
| #5 |
| resident gayer Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,294
Thanks: 141
Thanked 119 Times in 111 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? skudmissile john's the man 
__________________ 2nd most powerful car on awesome rolling road day  |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 17:27
| #6 |
| is hating life!  Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dont Know, Dont Care
Posts: 2,132
Thanks: 67
Thanked 93 Times in 90 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Was just about to say the same! I think devonutopia has a digital too? Might be wrong though... Nice Beeza by the way, fancy a feature in an online mag for all VAG cars? (Sorry for going off topic!) I will PM you!
__________________ Id rather be a nobody than an overated someone... |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 17:30
| #7 |
| resident gayer Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,294
Thanks: 141
Thanked 119 Times in 111 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? skoda's first!!!!!!!!!!! oh dear its causing agro allready 
__________________ 2nd most powerful car on awesome rolling road day |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 17:33
| #8 |
| is hating life! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dont Know, Dont Care
Posts: 2,132
Thanks: 67
Thanked 93 Times in 90 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? HAHA. Cant you sence it in the air Gary!?
__________________ Id rather be a nobody than an overated someone... |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 17:34
| #9 |
| Freeeeeedom  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow
Posts: 148
Thanks: 21
Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? I fitted a ScanGauge today, now it can show me the manifold absolute pressure. Work's quite well.
__________________    Powered by BioDiesel |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 22:29
| #10 |
| Escorted Estate Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Oxfordshire/Berkshire
Posts: 9,684
Thanks: 43
Thanked 67 Times in 58 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Got a linky??
__________________ WW --->> Project Journal (pic links in first post there)Fabia vRS alloys for sale incl tyres, spare wheel with tyre + spare tyre - make me an offer via PM |
|
| |
|
09-02-2008, 23:54
| #11 |
| Freeeeeedom Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow
Posts: 148
Thanks: 21
Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? ScanGauge II Xgauge Now available in United Kingdom, the 3-in-one Automotive Computeran OBD 2 Scanner. Realtime feedback while simultaneously tracking three sets of trip data I will try to take a pic tomorrow.
__________________ Powered by BioDiesel |
|
| |
| The Following User Says Thank You to big_dave For This Useful Post: | joenitro (10-02-2008)
|
|
10-02-2008, 04:46
| #12 |
| Get out the way  Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 1,805
Thanks: 55
Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Thats a cool unit. Where does it plug into Big Dave?
__________________ Car now: 56 Octavia MK2 1.9TDi Ambiente Previous: 06 Octavia Mk1 1.9TDi Classic with + pack Sadly missed: 97 Nissan Primera 2.0TDi SLX  |
| |
|
10-02-2008, 10:55
| #13 |
| Freeeeeedom Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow
Posts: 148
Thanks: 21
Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? It plugs into the OBD connector (behind the can cooler). I've got mine mounted on the steering column.
__________________ Powered by BioDiesel |
|
| |
|
10-02-2008, 12:15
| #14 |
| resident gayer Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 3,294
Thanks: 141
Thanked 119 Times in 111 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? does it act as a boost gauge too?
__________________ 2nd most powerful car on awesome rolling road day |
|
| |
|
10-02-2008, 16:53
| #15 |
| Freeeeeedom Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Glasgow
Posts: 148
Thanks: 21
Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? 
__________________ Powered by BioDiesel |
|
| |
|
10-02-2008, 20:20
| #16 |
| Moving Stables  Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,069
Thanks: 394
Thanked 175 Times in 157 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? I have an electrical boost guage boost gauge ! The only way to measure the boost pressure on a tdi pd with a vnt turbo is to take a tapping point off the inlet manifold. The small vacumn pipe that controls the actuator doesnt carry boost! It carries a vacumn which controls the actuator which controls the VNT mechanism. This is where the confusion comes from, on a petrol turbo...... the pipe running to the actuator does contain boost from the inlet manifold.... the more boost the more the actuator will close the waste gate and the more the turbo will spin and the more boost it will supply,,,,,, Its like a vicious circle If you tap into this point on a vag pd your car will run like pooo, and youll get a neg reading on the boost gauge. In other words you really need to tap into the inlet manifold or buy one of these fancy looking obd reader thingys
__________________  New ??????? haha I need slippers and a pipe with this one. but it might be a real sleeper Gone..... 226bhp + 382lbft  Fabia vRS + Stage 2 hybrid now on lowered suspension goes like a missile |
|
| |
|
10-02-2008, 20:51
| #17 | |
| Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 200
Thanks: 5
Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Quote:
Now, THAT is absolutely sweet!! And just when I'm trying to save a bit of money too!! How 'real time' are the readings Dave? How are you finding the unit to operate etc. (mini review???!) Edit: And also, where did you purchase it from and how much was it?
__________________ Lemon Yellow '54' Fabia vRS :: Jabbasport custom remap (183bhp & 295 lb/ft (@ Jabba!) ) :: Green Filter :: PD 160 intake :: Becker MP3 Audio :: VRStu cruise control Last edited by joenitro; 10-02-2008 at 21:06. Reason: additional question | |
|
| |
|
11-02-2008, 00:16
| #18 |
| Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 8
Thanks: 0
Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Im wishing i'd just bought the usual mechanical one now, looks like i'll be getting a garage to fit it. The place I took it to for a quote said it does use the actuator, in the pack its got a T shaped "junction" like bit of tubing to allow you to tap into the actuator. Thanks for comments on my car!
__________________ |
|
| |
|
11-02-2008, 10:54
| #19 | |
| Moving Stables Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 3,069
Thanks: 394
Thanked 175 Times in 157 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Quote:
The mechanical one will mount in the same way the electrical one does. the only difference is with the electrical one you dont have to run a think tube into the car you only have a thin wire to run. Plus the mechanical ones are really noisy, i had one...... it did my head in
__________________ New ??????? haha I need slippers and a pipe with this one. but it might be a real sleeper Gone..... 226bhp + 382lbft Fabia vRS + Stage 2 hybrid now on lowered suspension goes like a missile | |
|
| |
|
31-05-2008, 23:22
| #20 |
| Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 124
Thanks: 2
Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts
| Re: Who's fitted an electrical boost gauge? Does anyone with a scangauge know if the boost pressure can be read as bar, rather than PSI. And is the MPG in US gallons rather than UK? I'm seriously thinking about getting one of these as they'e much cheaper than I thought, but this: Race Diagnostics Ltd - Home in kit form isn't much more. With a bit of hacking, I'm sure some kind of housing for the fabia could be made - it's just a case of taking a gamble on what it could actually read... The fabia is listed as a supported car... What do you guys reckon? Take a gamble? The only downside is it doesn't log and the display software seems to be *really* crude from the videos on the site...
__________________ . |
|
| |
Linear Mode
