2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission install of gauges Help

[sfelts]

I just orderd a boost, EGT and trans temp gauge's. I could use some help with instructions on the best places to install and how to. I will be putting gauges on the tripel A piller mount.

 

[KYLE4]

who did you buy them from. The set didn't come with instructions??

 

[sfelts]

They are yeat to arive. I just want to be prepaird. looking for the clean and easy way to instal. I am just asking for sujestions and maybe point me to a TDR book and pages. I bought thim from Geno's. I know they come with every thing I need excpt tools.

 

[ndurbin]

Boost- I used a 1/8 plug just below the intake horn.

EGT- I drilled the hole in the neck right before it enters the turbo acouple inches from the flange the turbo bolts up to and off center towards the firewall. You can't drill in the center of the neck as it is divided.

Trans. -Is in the front test port (from the front) on the passenger side but you can also use the second test port (from the front)



I ran the EGT wiring and the boost tubing along the wiring loom that runs along the cowl overhang to the hole for where the clutch linkage would go if it was a manual and threw the firewall and upto the a-pillar. The trans. wire runs through the same fire wall, down the frame a short ways, and over the transmission to the sender.



Nathan

 

[SnoKing]

I would talk to Bill at DTT about the 95 (I think) transmission line that has the port in it. Bill will be able to tell you which one and if it fits you application. You then are reading the hot fluid leaving the transmission. That is where you "really" see things happening. I have a second sender in my transmission pan, it does not move above 140 very offen. For Boost, PDR sells a intake manifold bolt that works really sweet. Geno's may have included that with your order. If not, get one. I tried the big plug near the IAT and boost gauge pulsated alot. Do a search on EGT probe installation. I used a lot of grease on the drill and tap and did mine without removing the turbo on the 2001. 5. On my 93, I removed the turbo. On the A-pillar mount, I removed the stock one completely and installed a single screw near the top to hold the new one in place. Lowes sells little screw caps and a base that goes on the screw to snap the cap onto. They are similar to what is used on boats. Bought the DC paint to match the interior. Good luck, tell your wife you are going to be in the garage all weekend. Wrong, Saturday is Christmas! Houston, we have a problem here! SNOKING

 

[WBusa]

On my '95 with Dipricol gauges from TST I just followed the directions and all went smoothly. I installed the transmission temp sender in the recommended test port on the trans... but I want to move it in future, as it never reads above 100* and I don't believe it... need to get it into the hottest part of the fluid train. Pre-turbo is the only way to go for your EGT sender. Drilling a big ole hole in your exhaust manifold requires an act of faith, but just work carefully and all will be well. As instructed, I drilled 2" up from the turbo flange, 5/8" left of center. Bought a brand new (thus, sharp) Hitachi HSS split-point 5/16" bit, used a center punch to start the hole, and used liberal quantities of cutting oil to lube the bit and then the tap. I did not remove the turbo before drilling, and just used a 1/4" mechanics magnet to fish out all the bits... no problemo. Note that the tap I bought said to use a 11/32" drill bit, whereas the TST instructions said to use 5/16". I was worried about this... would the 11/32" bit leave a hole too big to be threaded well, or would the 5/16" leave too small a hole, causing the tap to crack the head? In the end I went with the 5/16, promising myself that if tapping seemed to require too much force I would back out and redrill with an 11/32. In the end, the tapping went smoothly. The 5/16" hole did require a bit more force on the tap than I was entirely comfortable with, but all went well.

 

[sfelts]

Thanks all. I am soking all of this in. Keep thim comming guys.