Weird Autometer Boost Gauge Issue

dtp3347 · 02-24-2010, 12:10 AM

I ordered this boost gauge recently:
http://autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail...id=3662&sid=66

it came with this unit as the pressure sensor
http://autometer.com/cat_datadetail.aspx?pid=41

I am just wondering how the hell I am supposed to connect that to a Vacuum line. The instructions (http://autometer.com/productPDF/1241.pdf) arent helpful at all. The "hose adapter" that came with it doesnt fit over the sender and there was only 1 that came with the kit anyway (meant to be used on the T).

WCM3 · 02-24-2010, 11:09 AM

Why did you have to be baller and get the electronic gauge? A regular mechanical gauge would have sufficed. But I believe it's a MAP sensor so you will need to drill into your intake manifold possibly? That's at least where my MAP sensor is on my M3.

Or why can't you just do this:
http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/0569A.pdf

Just get the tubing adapter, then T it into the vacuum lines between the diverter valves like in the Rix Effect DIY.

rooster3.0 · 02-24-2010, 01:15 PM

Go to Napa or whatever auto parts store is local to you. Get a 1/8 NPT nipple. Screw it on(use some teflon thread tape just in case), and hook the vaccum line up.

dtp3347 · 02-24-2010, 01:21 PM

hey guys I appreciate the help. I stopped by Barnett Performance today and bought this http://autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=73

it has a 1/8" NPT female to 1/8" compression fitting which is what I needed.

R1000K3 · 02-24-2010, 02:14 PM

Why not put a T-joint on a diverter valve hose and supply the gauge from this?

dtp3347 · 02-24-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R1000K3

Why not put a T-joint on a diverter valve hose and supply the gauge from this?

I did. this gauge has an electric sender unit that is shown in the pictures however it is meant to be drilled into the intake tubing/intake manifold and i didnt feel like going to the trouble of doing that. Ill post a pic of what I did later but all i had to do was run the vacuum line from the T to a 1/8" compression to 1/8" female NPT converter that screws into the MAP sensor.

FoShizzle · 02-24-2010, 05:55 PM

So it only monitors 5psi and above? Did I miss something? Seems kind of odd.
Let us know how you like the gauge.

02-24-2010, 12:10 AM	#1
dtp3347 Lieutenant 57 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Silver E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alpharetta, Ga iTrader: (2)	Weird Autometer Boost Gauge Issue I ordered this boost gauge recently: http://autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail...id=3662&sid=66 it came with this unit as the pressure sensor http://autometer.com/cat_datadetail.aspx?pid=41 I am just wondering how the hell I am supposed to connect that to a Vacuum line. The instructions (http://autometer.com/productPDF/1241.pdf) arent helpful at all. The "hose adapter" that came with it doesnt fit over the sender and there was only 1 that came with the kit anyway (meant to be used on the T).
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WCM3 Î canŧ főcus mŷ attėntĭon 75 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: 13 Rubicon Join Date: May 2008 Location: Morgantown, Pa iTrader: (7)	Why did you have to be baller and get the electronic gauge? A regular mechanical gauge would have sufficed. But I believe it's a MAP sensor so you will need to drill into your intake manifold possibly? That's at least where my MAP sensor is on my M3. Or why can't you just do this: http://www.autometer.com/productPDF/0569A.pdf Just get the tubing adapter, then T it into the vacuum lines between the diverter valves like in the Rix Effect DIY. __________________ 2011 M3 Coupe - Individual Fire Orange/Black Novillo Extended Leather, 6MT, Mode Carbon, Eisenmann Race, BBS CH-R, BC Coil-overs (Sold) 1995 M3 Coupe - Avus/Hurricane, AEM EMS, Precision Turbo, Boostlogic, H&R, Fikse FM/5, MaxVelocity, Maximum PSI, 20% Tint, etc etc..(Sold) 2009 M3 Coupe - AW/Fox Red, 6MT, Carbon Roof, Shadow Trim, etc (Sold)
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rooster3.0 Major 27 Rep 1,306 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (4)	Go to Napa or whatever auto parts store is local to you. Get a 1/8 NPT nipple. Screw it on(use some teflon thread tape just in case), and hook the vaccum line up. __________________ Train with your head; not above it.
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dtp3347 Lieutenant 57 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Silver E92 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Alpharetta, Ga iTrader: (2)	hey guys I appreciate the help. I stopped by Barnett Performance today and bought this http://autometer.com/cat_accessoriesdetail.aspx?vid=73 it has a 1/8" NPT female to 1/8" compression fitting which is what I needed.
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R1000K3 Major 58 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: 335i MT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Why not put a T-joint on a diverter valve hose and supply the gauge from this?
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FoShizzle aka Mike 108 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: AW E92 335is Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: LA/Ventura, CA iTrader: (11)	So it only monitors 5psi and above? Did I miss something? Seems kind of odd. Let us know how you like the gauge.
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