watda Member 40 Member For: 16y 6m 29d Posted 14/10/08 01:48 AM Share Posted 14/10/08 01:48 AM (edited) I'm currently in the process of installing a boost gauge into my BF MKII T and have run into a little bit of trouble. What is the appropriate sized T piece that I can use to splice into the BOV line to read boost? Secondly, is it possible to run the boost line from above the dash, through the passenger side footwell grommet and into the engine bay without removing the ICC? If so, what's the best way to accomplish this?I know there are threads on gauge installation, but I'm yet to find one that explains in detail how to complete it without ICC removal.Thanks. Edited 14/10/08 01:50 AM by watda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prove It Member 198 Member For: 16y 5m 13d Gender: Male Posted 14/10/08 01:57 AM Share Posted 14/10/08 01:57 AM Well, when you brought the boost guage it should have come with a T piece and im pretty sure they are just universal so that one should be fine.Where about were u going to mount the guage? I had trouble gettin an accurate reading from mine when I mounted it above the dash so now it sits above the drivers left knee, lower left hand side of the steering wheel. Im getting really good readings from it there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watda Member 40 Member For: 16y 6m 29d Posted 14/10/08 02:11 AM Author Share Posted 14/10/08 02:11 AM The T piece that it came with looks too small for the BOV hose. I'd prefer to get a larger diameter T piece that fits tight, than clamping down on a lose hose around it.What gauge are you using? I wouldn't have thought the position of the gauge would make any difference to the readings? given that alot of people seem to place their gauges on the dash without any problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthedixonman Member 13 Member For: 18y 10m 12d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 29/10/08 09:39 AM Share Posted 29/10/08 09:39 AM The T piece that it came with looks too small for the BOV hose. I'd prefer to get a larger diameter T piece that fits tight, than clamping down on a lose hose around it.What gauge are you using? I wouldn't have thought the position of the gauge would make any difference to the readings? given that alot of people seem to place their gauges on the dash without any problems.The hose to the BOV is actually just really thick - I installed the Autometer Cobalt in mine a couple of weeks ago and was skeptical, but it is big enough to fit snugly. What's wrong with taking the ICC out? It's a small job and makes feeding the tube down the left hand side much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluute Cant wait to drive it Donating Members 884 Member For: 16y 4m 12d Gender: Male Location: Golden Bay,WA Posted 29/10/08 11:26 AM Share Posted 29/10/08 11:26 AM The hose to the BOV is actually just really thick - I installed the Autometer Cobalt in mine a couple of weeks ago and was skeptical, but it is big enough to fit snugly. What's wrong with taking the ICC out? It's a small job and makes feeding the tube down the left hand side much easier.yep t-piece will fit fine in BOV pipework Removing the ICC really is a piece of piss mate and makes the job heaps easier and it gives you a place to mount the boost sender Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watda Member 40 Member For: 16y 6m 29d Posted 06/11/08 12:20 AM Author Share Posted 06/11/08 12:20 AM Accomplished the install, took out the ICC in the process. Too easy.Thanks for the advice.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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