Gauges and boost controller install

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zane
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Gauges and boost controller install

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Hey ya,

Christmas arrived today. See below...

I'm installing these in the challenger 4m40.
So will post the process.

Boost gauge
EGT Gauge
Boost controll

I understand no point spacing the waste gate as boost controller does similar thing? Is that right?

Might have some spare Egt and boost controllers to sell too.

Z
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Very nice
Very nice
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stovanovich
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Re: Gauges and boost controller install

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Spare EGT you say?
Tell me more eg what would it take for you to part with one & what colour is the backlight?
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Re: Gauges and boost controller install

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would have been better if you bought diesel ones rather than petrol.
you will need to have the egt gauge as pre turbo sensor otherwise it will annoy you as it will do very little if its after turbo.
zane
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Re: Gauges and boost controller install

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I'm installing in middle of exhaust manifold pre turbo so gauges are well suited.

I will install mine on Monday and you can decide if you like the look. I specifically bought this model for its light colours and the warning alarm that's adjustable to set.
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Re: Gauges and boost controller install

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Update...

Wired gauges in and set in place on the steering column surrounds.

Fed wires through firewall and next is pluming in the boost line and egt probe
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Had to settle with gauges here as on dash was to obvious. They sit well here and are not in the way of any dash lights. Now to install egt prob and connect I boost lines
Had to settle with gauges here as on dash was to obvious. They sit well here and are not in the way of any dash lights. Now to install egt prob and connect I boost lines
All wires spliced in to correct wires...
All wires spliced in to correct wires...
zane
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Re: Gauges and boost controller install

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All done and working well.

I love the peak and warning light function and backlight options for night.
Easy enough job which could save big bucks in the future.

Once I've got some temps down I will play with boost and fuel.

Very pleased with end result.

Cheers
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Pyrometers installed
Pyrometers installed
Hole drilled then tapped in exhaust manifold
Hole drilled then tapped in exhaust manifold
Inline boost tube for digital reader. Included filter
Inline boost tube for digital reader. Included filter
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