What boost gauge and pod for leon fr tdi

[chillcupra]

JBS are goin to install a boost gauge for me and have told me to get a pod that replaces the entire A Pillar. Can some please recommend and decent gauge and where i can get the pod from. Also how do they connect the gauge to the turbo, does this affect warranty? Thanks

 

[claudefrog]

nomadracing.com

 

[wardy2602]

Post some pics when you have done it would love to see what it looks like
how much for the kit too?

 

[Sisson]

When i had mine in, i drilled the inlet pipe, from the intercooler and then tapped it, then fitted a 1/8 NPT brass fitting and some 6mm tube, ran it down the driver side wing, then through the door hinge area, job done.....

Although ive took it off now as it was doing my head in as it was soo noisy!!!

 

[chillcupra]

I am thinking of getting a oil temp gauge 2...is it worth it?

 

[chillcupra]

Are these gauges ok?

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?gid=2652&sid=7

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail.aspx?gid=2669&sid=7

thanks

 

[dj_hektik]

i don't know about autogauge, a local shop sells them they seemed a bit ... "cheap" .. i use VDO in my car they are very good quality. I got mine from 42 Draft Designs, though - maybe a bit expensive on shipping for you. I just recieved my dual pod from Nomad racing, good finish, but im still windering how to best fit it as there are no clips.

On a 1.8T its simple, but for a TDi as Sisson said, you will have to drill the IC pipe and use a barb fitting. Install as close to the intake as possible for most accurate reading.

Also wire the illumination to the dash brightness switch, not ACC, so the gauge dims with the rest of the dash

good luck!

 

[chillcupra]

sorry to go on. I have decided to just go for a boost gauge. What psi one do i want ie 30psi 35 psi and do i need one with vac on 2. Also what psi do a revo leon fr tdi tend to put out???

 

[Sisson]

a phase one remapped diesel, won't see over 30 psi,

mine was peaking at 26 psi and settling at 24psi,

not sure about leons tho, probs the same,

 

[chillcupra]

what type of gauge is best.....a gauge with only psi on or one with both vac and psi?

 

[Sisson]

don't think vac would be needed,

i had the smoked autogauge ones

 

[dj_hektik]

yes, i dont think you will see above 30 psi without a big turbo upgrade..

vac won't be a "useful" readout, but nice to have ...