Boost Control/Gauge Install

[ptcruzin42]

This may be a rather repetitive thing on this board, but I was hoping that someone could take all of the compiled knowledge that we have gained and write a quick faq/install guide here on how to install a boost gauge and a controller. I'd like a list of the best parts to get (what gauge would work best etc) where to tap in for everything, how to adjust etc etc etc. PLEASE and thank you.


"I live my life a quarter mile at a time...for those 10 seconds or less...I'm free"

[Mean Green]

quote:
This may be a rather repetitive thing on this board, but I was hoping that someone could take all of the compiled knowledge that we have gained and write a quick faq/install guide here on how to install a boost gauge and a controller. I'd like a list of the best parts to get (what gauge would work best etc) where to tap in for everything, how to adjust etc etc etc. PLEASE and thank you.


"I live my life a quarter mile at a time...for those 10 seconds or less...I'm free"

That would be a good thing if someone could take the time to do it. <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

'03 Onyx Green GT 5-Speed

'01 Bright Silver Metallic Automatic

[Gear_Head]

I have installed both on my PT. I will attempt to put together a list of the parts and where they were purchased. I will also attempt to list how I installed these and the procedure that I used to adjust the boost as wll as where the settings are. I have also posted the Blitz Turbo timer installation on this forum. In the next couple of days I will pull all of this information together and put it in one place. Jody, I'd like your Ideas on the best way to post this information when it is complete. Thanks !

DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT.

[mich_13]

quote:
I have installed both on my PT. I will attempt to put together a list of the parts and where they were purchased. I will also attempt to list how I installed these and the procedure that I used to adjust the boost as wll as where the settings are. I have also posted the Blitz Turbo timer installation on this forum. In the next couple of days I will pull all of this information together and put it in one place. Jody, I'd like your Ideas on the best way to post this information when it is complete. Thanks !

DRIVE IT LIKE YOU STOLE IT.

Gear_Head - If you could do that it would be great. All the ideas I've read over theses weeks are great but putting all this knowledge into a single set of instructions is something that many of use "not so machanical" PT'ers would love to have. -- Thanks <img src=icon_smile_shy.gif border=0 align=middle>

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[Mean Green]

Thanks Gear Head. That would be totally cool. [?]

[ptcruzin42]

just wanna make sure we're still working on getting this done??

[RobGT]

Here are a few threads that have lots of valuable info.
They helped me to decide what was best for me.

Links to Basic Boosting Info
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=2011
Boost Controller Install
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1801
Dual Boost Controller
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1943
Gauges - Pillar Pod/EGT Probe Install
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1905
Links to Boost Gauge Install
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=2000
For 12v DC Gauge Power
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1965
Sample Gauge Readings
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1983
More Gauge Info
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1933
http://ptenthusiasts.org/PTForums/sh...threadid=32904

Also See:
HKS Blow-Off Valve
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=2046
Turbo Timer
http://www.ptcruiserlinks.com/forum/...?TOPIC_ID=1881

I spent about $550 installed for the gauges, pillar pod and dual stage boost controller.
I installed all myself except the EGT probe...For $25 a speed shop jacked the car up and drilled into the exhaust manifold - I have no jack or ramps (and my mechanic was too busy this week).
Hope this helps..