Adding boost gauge to sidekick

[Jreng87]

Looking for quick help...
Adding a VDO mechanical boost gauge to my sidekick (I have my reasons...) and wondering where the best place to run the line into? I'd do it between the solenoid and thenactuator but just not sure if the EBC will mess with it at all.

 

[AKFULLTHROTTLE]

Looking for quick help...
Adding a VDO mechanical boost gauge to my sidekick (I have my reasons...) and wondering where the best place to run the line into? I'd do it between the solenoid and thenactuator but just not sure if the EBC will mess with it at all.

I have always "T" mine off of the BOV reference line.

 

[Jreng87]

I ended up using the reference line off the air box. Worked perfect!

 

[djarvis]

Does the VDO gauge read a stable boost pressure or does the needle bounce and flicker lots? Is there any certain or minimum length of line a person needs to run to the gauge or just whatever it takes to reach? Reason I ask is I am using an AEM gauge and the needle really bounces all over and is hard to get an accurate reading.

 

[AKFULLTHROTTLE]

VDO works flawless with no bounce. I have used a few others over the years with those issues. Went VDO and never looked back

 

[Jreng87]

Seems to put out a fairly stable and consistent reading.

Also, way cheaper to buy the gauge and then go to NAPA and get your T and vacuum line hose rather than buying their "kit".

 

[blacklabel28]

Hey Jr, what kinda numbers were you seeing? I ride all the same areas as you. Surprised we haven't run into each other

 

[Jreng87]

Hey Jr, what kinda numbers were you seeing? I ride all the same areas as you. Surprised we haven't run into each other

Sorry I was out of town for a week...

I'm seeing 7-7+Lbs depending on elevation.


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