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Old 01-22-2006, 10:42 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Gauge installation writeup - Gauges

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Here's some pics of my gauge install on the turbo NX.


I fabbed up some mounting tabs and used a din plate from http://42draftdesigns.com/mk4tgp.htm for the center gauges.


The great thing about this panel is it's designed with a recess for the VDO Vision gauges, so the bezel sits flush with the face of the panel. Very factory!

The radio was easier to move than I thought it would be. I just had to cut up the stock mounting brackets and grind them down here and there.


The real bitch was getting the boost gauge installed. I'm tring to keep the car as low profile as possible (stock wheels, side mount intercooler, tinted windows), so I didn't want to have the gauge on the a-pillar, steering wheel, etc, so I sunk it into the stock temperature gauge spot in the cluster.


At first it looked simple, but I wound up having to cut some of the circuit board traces, one of the 8 pin plugs, and I lost one of the light bulbs for the tach. Eventually I worked it all out, and I'm happy with the results.

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http://picasaweb.google.com/cscarpul...000TurboGauges

Here's the part numbers.

I bought the gauges and adapters from www.egauges.com, they have excellent prices and usually have everything in stock. There are 2 oil pressure senders listed here. Both are 80psi, but *360-009 has a built in 7psi low pressure warning connection, which you can wire to either your stock oil pressure warning light, or to an external one.

You're going to need some kind of adapter to install the oil pressure sender. On my turbo car, I connected it to a T fitting on the oil feed to the turbocharger. On the VE, I used a Nissport adapter.
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150-121  2 1/16 0-30 In.Hg. 0-25 PSI Turbocharger Vision      $30.00
 
350-104  2 1/16 80 PSI Engine Press. Elec. Vision             $25.75
360-009  *Pressure Sender: 0-80 PSI/5 Bar 1/8-27 NPT - 7.0 PSI $33.54
360-003  *Pressure Sender: 0-80 PSI/5 Bar 1/8-27 NPT           $23.75
 
310-105  2 1/16 250F Engine Water Temp. Elec. Vision          $25.55
323-095  Temperature Sender: 250F/120C 1/8-27 NPT             $6.84
 
310-106  2 1/16 300F Engine Oil Temp. Elec. Vision            $25.55
323-057  Temperature Sender: 300F/150C 1/8-27 NPT             $6.14
The gauge panel and boost gauge tubing kit came from www.42draftdesigns.com
I bought the boost tubing kit there because it has a push-lock fitting for the gauge, and comes with a t-fitting with a built in restrictor.
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42-023 VW mk4 Triple Gauge Panel                              $20.00
42-150-851 8' plastic boost tubing kit                        $12.00
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Old 01-22-2006, 11:50 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Looks good chris. Just fyi, nissport makes a din plate for the vdo gauges that screws right in (it is more then the one you bought though).
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Old 01-23-2006, 06:53 AM   #6 (permalink)
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wow nice work, how do you get ur wire to do that. or do you buy it like that
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Old 01-23-2006, 08:35 AM   #7 (permalink)
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werd..nice write up chris..gotta bring that thing to e-town soon
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Old 01-23-2006, 08:44 AM   #8 (permalink)
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seems like all the gauges are electrical...pm sent
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Old 01-23-2006, 09:01 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Chris, nice write-up. That is one clean install. Those VDO gauges, sure do match the OEM gauges almost perfectly.
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Old 01-23-2006, 10:09 AM   #11 (permalink)
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ok caps off...just wondering where u tapped most of these gauges..
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Old 01-23-2006, 11:52 AM   #12 (permalink)
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Looks good chris. Just fyi, nissport makes a din plate for the vdo gauges that screws right in (it is more then the one you bought though).
Did they actually ever release that piece? I don't see it on their website.

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Old 01-23-2006, 11:58 AM   #13 (permalink)
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wow nice work, how do you get ur wire to do that. or do you buy it like that
Do you mean how did I get them twisted? You just put them in a drill, hold the other side in a vice, and use the drill to twist them up. Simple

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ok caps off...just wondering where u tapped most of these gauges..
Drilled and tapped the water inlet for the water temp sender.


The oil temp sensor is in the oil pan.


And the oil pressure sensor is on the turbo oil feed line.


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Did they actually ever release that piece? I don't see it on their website.

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I think so (I already bought one from them). I'd just send a message to geo and see if anyone wants to buy one.
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Do you mean how did I get them twisted? You just put them in a drill, hold the other side in a vice, and use the drill to twist them up. Simple

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wow thats an awesome tip, thanks man
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Old 01-23-2006, 04:25 PM   #17 (permalink)
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damn chris..did u buff ur motor?
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Old 01-23-2006, 04:29 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Haha, no, just allot of time spent cleaning and painting.
http://sr20.net/gallery/Engine_Assembly

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Old 01-23-2006, 04:32 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Chris, that is looking great man. Nice job on the write up to, anything added to the forum will help the many down the road.

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that de is really clean...makes me want to do the same to my det..but i have a bad history with fumes
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