Boost Gauge - Page 4

gpl1968 · Apr 26th, 2010, 17:21

Yes, but the heating control box extends behind the blank space and the mounting clip for the fascia takes the rest.
It is not an ideal position as the gauge is obscured when the wheel is turned, but it fits with a slight alteration to the fascia, and a feed for the backlight is already in place (there for the unused switch positions).
Also the installation can easily be reversed, if necessary, by changing the fascia panel.

Profpriv · Apr 26th, 2010, 19:30

If the gauge is obscured when the wheel is turned there is only one answer.

DONT TURN THE WHEEL!!!!!

Shaun(profpriv)

barkster1971 · Apr 26th, 2010, 20:17

Ipd do a 3 pod combined A pillar for gauges but I think it's only in black. I will have to see if they do a grey onE

CTCNetwork · Apr 27th, 2010, 02:13

Hi,

Easy enough to pick them up on ebay..

or...

Des. . .

Profpriv · Apr 29th, 2010, 22:06

Wow!

What a selection of boost gauges to choose from!!

Ideally I would like one with a green backlight to match the standard Volvo dash lights.

Then I have to decede whether to go forward to the 'bar' or stay behind at the psi counter.!

With 4 bars being the equivalent of only 0.27bar I can see the temptation to overboost already.

Now I really am confused.com!!!

Shaun

Profpriv · May 15th, 2010, 23:10

Well,I've finally decided on which boost gauge to buy,except that I havent,quite.

I want to fit a gauge that fits in with the existing dash lights etc, which are black faces with green lighting.
I want to buy a metric gauge,ie bars rather than psi. but how many bars. 1 or 2? Karlos UK recommends 2 bar, but surely the white needle will move more on a 1 bar than a 2 bar? Ive chosen a gauge from the "Tim" range.

Can you pass on your experience with regards to increasing boost from a lowly Low Pressure Turbo.

Thanks to those who have already contributed to my dilemma!!

Shaun

Chris740R · May 15th, 2010, 23:30

I see no problem with going for the 1 bar one if you're just planning on upping the boost and leaving everything else standard for now.

Here's my dashboard, with, funnily enough, a 1 bar tim boost gauge fitted:

You can't ask for much better than that lol. 1 bar is 14 psi ish, and you won't be going past 12, which is more like 0.8 bar, so if I were you I'd get the same one I have got.

The gauge lights up green too.

Profpriv · May 15th, 2010, 23:38

how on earth did you fit the gauge in that slot???

How much for the used gauge???

Shaun

Chris740R · May 16th, 2010, 00:30

The Gauge was about £8 +p&p from ebay (used)

It doesn't quite fit in the gap without a bit of modification

The front of the gauge is held on with a metal ring, you can pry around the edges, and it'll come off, along with the little bit of glass/plastic. (You can see why I didn't buy a new one.)

Then I took a little notch off the remaining casing here and there to make it clear the odd bit of plastic so that it sits flush with the hole.

It's not quite perfect to be honest, if you look at it side on, its set back a little bit because the gauge face isn't quite flush with the front of its casing. This is why if you look at the picture, it doesn't look like its in the center of the hole. I'm going to remove it from its casing entirely, and I expect it to come out looking something like the standard boost gauge, and then it'll fit in nicely with the original hardware. I'm not one for sticking bits here and there on the dashboard as you can see lol.

I'll take some pictures of it next time I have it apart, maybe in a week or two.

Profpriv · May 16th, 2010, 09:06

Neither am I Chris, but Volvo leave me little choice,as there are no spare slots to fit the gauge into.I dont have any boost gauges fitted in the dash,and the temperature gauge is in the centre of the place where both your gauges sit.

Somebody somewhere needs to come up with a weatherproof pod that sits over the air intake in front of the windscreen!!!

Any way, more seriously, how much do you want for your now non standard gauge?

It cost £8.00 on Ebay before you altered it to fit.

Shaun

Apr 26th, 2010, 17:21	#31
gpl1968 VOC Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:42 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Wirral View Photos By: gpl1968	Yes, but the heating control box extends behind the blank space and the mounting clip for the fascia takes the rest. It is not an ideal position as the gauge is obscured when the wheel is turned, but it fits with a slight alteration to the fascia, and a feed for the backlight is already in place (there for the unused switch positions). Also the installation can easily be reversed, if necessary, by changing the fascia panel. __________________ Gavin 1997 945 CD (B230FK) [RIP: 1991 945 Turbo (B230FT) 1992 945 SE turbo (B200FT)]

Apr 26th, 2010, 20:17	#33
barkster1971 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:32 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swineshead/Salford	back to black Ipd do a 3 pod combined A pillar for gauges but I think it's only in black. I will have to see if they do a grey onE

Apr 27th, 2010, 02:13	#34
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Apr 29th, 2010, 22:06	#35
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Boost gauge choices Wow! What a selection of boost gauges to choose from!! Ideally I would like one with a green backlight to match the standard Volvo dash lights. Then I have to decede whether to go forward to the 'bar' or stay behind at the psi counter.! With 4 bars being the equivalent of only 0.27bar I can see the temptation to overboost already. Now I really am confused.com!!! Shaun

May 15th, 2010, 23:10	#36
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Boost Gauge Well,I've finally decided on which boost gauge to buy,except that I havent,quite. I want to fit a gauge that fits in with the existing dash lights etc, which are black faces with green lighting. I want to buy a metric gauge,ie bars rather than psi. but how many bars. 1 or 2? Karlos UK recommends 2 bar, but surely the white needle will move more on a 1 bar than a 2 bar? Ive chosen a gauge from the "Tim" range. Can you pass on your experience with regards to increasing boost from a lowly Low Pressure Turbo. Thanks to those who have already contributed to my dilemma!! Shaun

Apr 26th, 2010, 19:30	#32
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	If the gauge is obscured when the wheel is turned there is only one answer. DONT TURN THE WHEEL!!!!! Shaun(profpriv)

May 15th, 2010, 23:30	#37
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	I see no problem with going for the 1 bar one if you're just planning on upping the boost and leaving everything else standard for now. Here's my dashboard, with, funnily enough, a 1 bar tim boost gauge fitted: You can't ask for much better than that lol. 1 bar is 14 psi ish, and you won't be going past 12, which is more like 0.8 bar, so if I were you I'd get the same one I have got. The gauge lights up green too.

May 15th, 2010, 23:38	#38
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	how on earth did you fit the gauge in that slot??? How much for the used gauge??? Shaun Last edited by Profpriv; May 15th, 2010 at 23:56.

May 16th, 2010, 00:30	#39
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	The Gauge was about £8 +p&p from ebay (used) It doesn't quite fit in the gap without a bit of modification The front of the gauge is held on with a metal ring, you can pry around the edges, and it'll come off, along with the little bit of glass/plastic. (You can see why I didn't buy a new one.) Then I took a little notch off the remaining casing here and there to make it clear the odd bit of plastic so that it sits flush with the hole. It's not quite perfect to be honest, if you look at it side on, its set back a little bit because the gauge face isn't quite flush with the front of its casing. This is why if you look at the picture, it doesn't look like its in the center of the hole. I'm going to remove it from its casing entirely, and I expect it to come out looking something like the standard boost gauge, and then it'll fit in nicely with the original hardware. I'm not one for sticking bits here and there on the dashboard as you can see lol. I'll take some pictures of it next time I have it apart, maybe in a week or two.

May 16th, 2010, 09:06	#40
Profpriv I've Been Banned Last Online: Jun 15th, 2015 21:48 Join Date: May 2009 Location: BURGESS HILL	Neither am I Chris, but Volvo leave me little choice,as there are no spare slots to fit the gauge into.I dont have any boost gauges fitted in the dash,and the temperature gauge is in the centre of the place where both your gauges sit. Somebody somewhere needs to come up with a weatherproof pod that sits over the air intake in front of the windscreen!!! Any way, more seriously, how much do you want for your now non standard gauge? It cost £8.00 on Ebay before you altered it to fit. Shaun

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