Boost guage but now what to do with this?

HyperM3 · 04-28-2007, 07:19 PM

OK, so I went ahead and ordered the LED boostgauge. However, it ends in this bung thing and I dont know what I need to tap into the vacuum lines from this.

Anyone got a clue?

Sleepr335 · 04-28-2007, 07:23 PM

Show a picture of the entire setup.

DanMardik · 04-28-2007, 07:24 PM

he said bung.

goodluck.

Terry335 · 04-28-2007, 07:37 PM

Well, you can shove a rubber hose over it and splice it in to the diverter lines.

BoostedBMW · 04-28-2007, 08:54 PM

I wish I could offer you some advice, but i've never seen a boost gauge with a threaded end on it like that.

shyestsparks · 04-28-2007, 09:09 PM

You could buy a connector to a nylon tubing or a rubber tubing from summit racing; like this one.
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HyperM3 · 04-28-2007, 10:40 PM

^ I think thats what I need

jam0321 · 04-29-2007, 03:22 AM

it looks like that is the end of the vacuum line that connects to either the MAP sensor that comes with the guage or the gauge itself. It depends on what else came with your package.

HyperM3 · 04-29-2007, 08:41 AM

OK, heres a pic of the whole package all together.

e.n335 · 04-29-2007, 09:46 AM

Hi

Did you buy a digital boost gauge with a dedicated boost sensor ? It looks like this ...

If so, puhhh ... You might have to drill a hole and tap a thread into the intake near the 335i original boost sensor where you can screw in and seal the sensor.

Ouch

If so and you would not like to do it, you could try to excange your digital boost gauge with a mechanical one where you simply can tap into the vacuum lines.

My $0.02

Cheers
Eugen

HyperM3 · 04-29-2007, 10:24 AM

Just went shopping at PepBoys and got all the parts Id need.

BoostedBMW · 04-29-2007, 10:36 AM

^Nice, i'm glad to see that you found the parts you need.

That is kind of retarded how it comes from them though. It should come with a fitting for a vac line.

e.n335 · 04-29-2007, 10:37 AM

Nice to see !

Good luck

Cheers
Eugen

HyperM3 · 04-29-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

^Nice, i'm glad to see that you found the parts you need.

That is kind of retarded how it comes from them though. It should come with a fitting for a vac line.

Exactly what I said to them. Their response was every vac line is a different size so they couldnt provide every fitting. I was like whatever. The extra parts didnt break the bank so at least I can get started now. My only problem is where to actually mount it and how to get through the firewall to tap the vac line. I want to tap the lines that go into the OEM BOV's so I need to find a way to get through on the drivers side.

BoostedBMW · 04-29-2007, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HyperM3

Exactly what I said to them. Their response was every vac line is a different size so they couldnt provide every fitting. I was like whatever. The extra parts didnt break the bank so at least I can get started now. My only problem is where to actually mount it and how to get through the firewall to tap the vac line. I want to tap the lines that go into the OEM BOV's so I need to find a way to get through on the drivers side.

That is a lame excuse on their part, almost all cars use one of two vac line sizes, and even if one is larger then the other it can usually slide over the same vac T without a problem. As far as running the wiring for the boost solenoid goes, I had a similar install with my Greddy Profec E-01. You don't have to feed the large vac side end through the firewall, you can just disconnect that and keep that in the engine bay where you are going to mount it, and then just run wiring from the other end through the firewall (on the LCD end, run the wires from the cabin through the firewall into the engine bay). From what I can see in the pic it looks like that would work, but then again I haven't seen the opening on the E92 firewall yet. I need my damn car already!!!!!!!!! ARGHHHHH!!!!

e.n335 · 04-29-2007, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

That is a lame excuse on their part, almost all cars use one of two vac line sizes, and even if one is larger then the other it can usually slide over the same vac T without a problem. As far as running the wiring for the boost solenoid goes, I had a similar install with my Greddy Profec E-01. You don't have to feed the large vac side end through the firewall, you can just disconnect that and keep that in the engine bay where you are going to mount it, and then just run wiring from the other end through the firewall (on the LCD end, run the wires from the cabin through the firewall into the engine bay). From what I can see in the pic it looks like that would work, but then again I haven't seen the opening on the E92 firewall yet. I need my damn car already!!!!!!!!! ARGHHHHH!!!!

If you are routing cables, you could do it through the ECU-Box:

"You can pull the ECU and PROcede out and off to the side. After that the yellow plastic box comes out and exposes the grommet in the firewall. You go right through that and you come out behind the glove box. You just have to not be afraid to pull out the ECU."

Originally posted from jp335i.

Waterproof

Cheers
Eugen

BoostedBMW · 04-29-2007, 12:19 PM

I'm assuming that there is also a hole in the firewall on the driver's side too? It would probably be easier for mounting the boost gauge that is going to be on that side anyway.

e.n335 · 04-29-2007, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

I'm assuming that there is also a hole in the firewall on the driver's side too? It would probably be easier for mounting the boost gauge that is going to be on that side anyway.

So take this as the plan 'B'. I'm glad to know at least 1 way, really

.

Cheers
Eugen

HyperM3 · 04-29-2007, 03:37 PM

Problem Im facing now is WHERE to mount this little box. I was thinking of cutting into the aluminum trim and just bying a new piece to replace it when I have to return it.

BoostedBMW · 04-29-2007, 03:43 PM

I would attach a clip to the back of it and just clip it to the driver's side AC vent, kind of how those AC air freshener things mount with the little fan thing. Do you have any idea what i'm talking about?

Then I would run the wire through the vent if that's possible. Its hard to give suggestions without the car here, but this is what I had in mind. Cutting the trim and having it sit flush with the dash is a good idea though if you can pull it off.

533ogetnom · 04-29-2007, 04:27 PM

did you get it working? hows the sample rate? readable?

HyperM3 · 04-29-2007, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostedBMW

I would attach a clip to the back of it and just clip it to the driver's side AC vent, kind of how those AC air freshener things mount with the little fan thing. Do you have any idea what i'm talking about?

I actually have one of those things so YES I do know. Thats a pretty good idea but not sure how cheesy that would look.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 533ogetnom

did you get it working? hows the sample rate? readable?

Not yet, havent even put it in the car yet to try. Still working on the prior issues(IE: Where to mount, where to go through firewall).

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HyperM3 Too many Alex's, from now on, call me Beaufort 355 Rep 6,188 Posts Drives: See Sig Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (8)	OK, heres a pic of the whole package all together. Attached Images __________________ 13 HD FatBob 17 A4 Glacier/Black 1st Edition/Pre+/Sport/EurocodeTMD/Racechip 16 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),14 S6 (gone),13 S6 (gone),10 S4 (gone) 07 335i(gone)
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e.n335 Moderator 279 Rep 4,481 Posts Drives: e93 ///M3 DCT, 07/2009 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Switzerland, ZH iTrader: (0)	Hi Did you buy a digital boost gauge with a dedicated boost sensor ? It looks like this ... If so, puhhh ... You might have to drill a hole and tap a thread into the intake near the 335i original boost sensor where you can screw in and seal the sensor. Ouch If so and you would not like to do it, you could try to excange your digital boost gauge with a mechanical one where you simply can tap into the vacuum lines. My $0.02 Cheers Eugen Last edited by e.n335; 04-29-2007 at 10:07 AM..
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BoostedBMW Moderator 134 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	I'm assuming that there is also a hole in the firewall on the driver's side too? It would probably be easier for mounting the boost gauge that is going to be on that side anyway. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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BoostedBMW Moderator 134 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	I would attach a clip to the back of it and just clip it to the driver's side AC vent, kind of how those AC air freshener things mount with the little fan thing. Do you have any idea what i'm talking about? Then I would run the wire through the vent if that's possible. Its hard to give suggestions without the car here, but this is what I had in mind. Cutting the trim and having it sit flush with the dash is a good idea though if you can pull it off. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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