Anyone Ever Install A Boost Tap?

[5aprilc]

I found this boost tap on eBay, I'm curious if people think this might help with the installation of my boost gauge? The T fitting that came with my boost gauge was too small to work on the hose that I'm trying to tap on the intake manifold, this part also looked better too.

I'll probably get a better reading by using one of these too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Torque-Solu...ash=item3601343b44:g:RXsAAOSwZetXO~wB&vxp=mtr

 

[eurocars]

Yes, that is a common style boost tap.

 

[5aprilc]

Vent pod for my boost gauge

I'm also thinking about getting one of these vent pods.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eurojet-VW-...ash=item4659a880fa:g:dVQAAOSw5cNYPPpL&vxp=mtr

I already have this boost gauge, I emailed the seller to find out if I could fit a 52MM gauge in this pod.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GlowShift-B...ash=item4195a3830a:g:uvEAAOSwPhdVSPUd&vxp=mtr

 

[larcic]

yeah that will all work. I did get a back up boost gauge from ebay for a warranty return and it was off a few psi but not a big deal. also try to use an inline filter to your boost gauge if you don't have a catch can. a lawn mower fuel filter will do the trick. if not oil will get into your gauge and ruin it in a few months.

 

[larcic]

oh and use this diy http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=197156&highlight=boost+gauge+diy

 

[5aprilc]

I don't have a catch can, so thank you for the tip about using the inline fuel filter.

 

[gti2slow]

I used a barb with a flow restricter in line to stop buzzing, dunno the name but they are pretty common at autopart stores.

 

[5aprilc]

I used a barb with a flow restricter in line to stop buzzing, dunno the name but they are pretty common at autopart stores.

I have no idea what that is, lol.

 

[5aprilc]

This kit looks like it comes with a little inline fuel filter.
https://www.ecstuning.com/b-assembl...ries-digital-boost-gauge-kit/216evowgbomk5kt/

 

[larcic]

it does come with a filter. you only need a no buzz if you have buzzing. mine didnt at all

 

[5aprilc]

A filter that's designed not to buzz? I didn't know such an animal existed.

 

[gti2slow]

Tumble flaps or some resonance causes a mechanical guage to flutter or buzz, get an electronic guage or use a fuel filter or in line restrictor.

 

[larcic]

^correct

 

[5aprilc]

Shouldn't the fuel filter that comes with this gauge kit be sufficient?

 

[eurocars]

yes