Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:38 pm

I'm thinking a 3.4 is too small for your mods. Still running stock unported exh manifolds, stock PCM, and 195 t-stat? That front manifold really sucks. Not only is it a very small diameter, but the openings are partly blocked by casting flash. 3.6 or 3.5 would be the safe way to go.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Thu Jun 28, 2007 4:54 pm

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/Supercharged-3800-Tech-c2/Series-II-FAQ-f19/-p36.htm#36

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
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'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Thu Jun 28, 2007 5:23 pm

i've got mine tapped into the fitting under the nose cone of the supercharger, is that not right? i'm showing appx 15psi @ WOT with a 3.6. but also my diognostic scanner show some code on my boost solonoid. could that effect anything? the car runs great.

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15 psi? really? with only a 3.6 pulley and your intake? damn

after reading that write up i'm gonna go with a 3.5" modular system, and a 180 t-stat

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:09 pm

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I tapped mine to the first hose here, but ours doesn't have the 3 hoses like this, just two, so I tapped into the top line on this part, is that fine?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:23 pm

15 PSI isn't possible with a 3.6" unless you've got something clogging your exhaust pipe. I max at 14 PSI with a 3.2", and that's when it's really cool outside.

Have you verified this with a MAP reading from a scanner?

Ryan, where'd that fuel rail come from? Is that a Gen V blower... is that your engine?

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'05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26

'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes

'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
3.4" pulley • AL104 plugs • 180º t-stat • FWI w/K&N • 1.9:1 rockers • OR pushrods • LS6 valve springs • SLP headers • ZZP fuel rails
KYB GR2 struts • MaxAir shocks • Addco sway bars • UMI bushings • GM STB • Enkei 18" EV5s w/ Dunlop DZ101s • F-body calipers
EBC bluestuff/Hawk HP plus • SS lines • Brembo slotted discs • DHP tuned • Aeroforce • Hidden Hitch
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

'70 Ninety-Eight Holiday Coupe 455cid • 116k miles
^^^ SOLD ^^^ frown

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Thu Jun 28, 2007 7:33 pm

no no, that's a 3800 in a bonneville SSE I believe, from a boost gauge write up..

I gotta buy batteries for my camera, but i'll take pictures of where I tapped it, and my A-pod gauge when I do

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:04 pm

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this is where mine is installed, it goes to the MAP sensor. will that not work?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:35 pm

the 96 series II rivs have the vac lines routed like the bonnevilles. i dont have a boost gauge but with my scanner i see a max psi of about 11 with my 3.4" on a cold day.
your gauge isnt reading right if it shows 15psi on a M90 with 3.6".
our efficiency max is like 17psi with IC, P&P and 2.8" :lol:

most people tap into the vac line under the snout/alt b/c there is a T there and it is hidden behind everything.

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Fri Jun 29, 2007 1:41 pm

THAT SHOULD WORK, just make sure its not going to be damaged by any heat sources!!!! very important. other wise, you'll be wondering why you s/c is whining but ur only seeing 0 lbs of boost, and then its walking time.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Fri Jun 29, 2007 2:20 pm

haha.. yeah, i'm going to buy some plastic or rubber conduit for the line, but it should be fine

Subject: Aeroforce gauge in vent Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:30 pm

Is there anything special I need to do to put the gauge in the vent on the drivers door? Any write up?

Is it as simple as popping out the vent and putting in the gauge or do I have to block the vent path or something?

Got my aeroforce today would like to put it in wink

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:38 pm

I blocked the vent path to that side when I did mine. It's not too tough, I just used Duct tape. You will have to dissasemble it and make the opening slightly larger to fit the gauge inside.

-Rob

Subject: Aeroforce gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:42 pm

Installed the aeroforce gauge I bought into the vent on the drivers side. I like having it there instead of a pillar gauge. wink

I put the wires through the rubber piece that the other crap goes through. Drilled a hole in the vent piece and ran the wires up through there. I had to drill the vent piece a little so the gauge would fit but it looks great. Can't tell anything was even put there no wires exposed.

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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:48 pm

Looks great! Do you get enough cold air through the one bottom vent?

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:55 pm

jax95riv wrote:: Looks great! Do you get enough cold air through the one bottom vent?

Yeah. It comes out of the bottom vent more. I think if tossed another gauge in the bottom the car would still cool down enough. I've closed the bottom to test it and it cools down pretty good without either of them.

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:33 pm

Pat, you have way too much money!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:57 pm

turtleman wrote:: Pat, you have way too much money!

No I just live with my parents and don't pay much rent. wink

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:02 pm

SpaceBar wrote:

turtleman wrote:: Pat, you have way too much money!

No I just live with my parents and don't pay much rent. wink

now you jinxed yourself!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:42 pm

SpaceBar wrote:

turtleman wrote:: Pat, you have way too much money!

No I just live with my parents and don't pay much rent. wink

Ahh...I remember those care free days!

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:47 pm

jax95riv wrote:

SpaceBar wrote:

turtleman wrote:: Pat, you have way too much money!

No I just live with my parents and don't pay much rent. wink

Ahh...I remember those care free days!

You call these days care free? I have to worry about making my car faster. frown

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sat Jul 28, 2007 10:10 pm

i'm your age Pat, and broke as a MOFO. guess i should have stayed home, my rent is 630/mo now frown

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:36 am

Mr.Riviera wrote:: i'm your age Pat, and broke as a MOFO. guess i should have stayed home, my rent is 630/mo now

$630 a month? How big of a place do you have? $850 a month here will get you 1 room and a bathroom. :O

Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sun Jul 29, 2007 8:39 am

4/4 student apartment ~1200sq-ft

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1996 with 254k miles, L32 4" FWI -> ported N* -> Ported Gen V w/3.0" Pulley, Stage 3 Phenolic I/C, ZZP FMHE, 1.84 RR, Headers and 3" pipe to mufflers, F-body brakes, and lowered on Eibachs. -RIP
AMG C400 White on black. Stage 2 w/E30 - 11.9@117 -daily
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Subject: Re: Write-Up: Installing Boost Gauge Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:54 pm

guess I should have stayed at home too lmao.. I mean who wants to pay bills happy

looks clean man, to each his own :>

does it have an LED light in it?

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