there's a small writeup on installing a boost gauge on 505turbo.com
http://www.505turbo.com/tech_boost_gauge.php
the vdo gauge is cool, but i've been in that car at night and its
pretty dim. definitely not as bright as an auto meter gauge.
On 7/17/06, Bill <oldbie@gmail.com> wrote:
> Adding an real boost gauge is money well spent.
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> I put mine at the bottom of the front pillar, right near the tweeter.
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> I simply ran my vacuum hose thru the hole in the firewall underneath the
> fuse box. I fished it through and ran it up.
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> I bought a boost gauge from Summit Racing. You want one with a damper.
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> The one I paid about $30 from Summit melted inside when I let it stay in the sun too
> long. Now I know to cover it before it bakes if the car is going to setting in the sun.
>
> When the gauge went, I was worried that there was something serious wrong with the
> engine, like a plugged converter or something, as the engine vacuum readings were
> whacked. I was relieved when I switched the gauge with another one I had, and the
> readings were normal again.
>
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> -Bill
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> --- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, Matt Horne <peugeot@...> wrote:
> >
> > Just wondering if anyone has installed a external boost gauge for an 505
> > and how long / cost / what gauge you used?
> >
> > If you have pics and could send it that would also be much appreciated.
> >
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