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how important is the ground when fitting gauges

how important is the ground when fitting gauges

S
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1,153
16-06-2019, 07:23 AM
#1
Hello all,

Can someone tell me how important the ground is when fitting gauges - specifically an AFR Gauge and a boost gauge.

I read somewhere that the ground you use for the AFR is very important, I was just going to use the ground from the stereo - is this ok? Or should I run a separate ground to a grounding point?

Thanks

Stix
S
16-06-2019, 07:23 AM #1

Hello all,

Can someone tell me how important the ground is when fitting gauges - specifically an AFR Gauge and a boost gauge.

I read somewhere that the ground you use for the AFR is very important, I was just going to use the ground from the stereo - is this ok? Or should I run a separate ground to a grounding point?

Thanks

Stix

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
16-06-2019, 07:27 AM
#2
Run a good ground it's important to ensure the correct voltage.

I use the bolts that hold the stereo in.

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Sparkystav
16-06-2019, 07:27 AM #2

Run a good ground it's important to ensure the correct voltage.

I use the bolts that hold the stereo in.


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purplewitch
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16-06-2019, 09:35 AM
#3
Witchanic wouldn't fit gauges on the ground ... When you drive away you will either run them over or leave them behind Smile

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purplewitch
16-06-2019, 09:35 AM #3

Witchanic wouldn't fit gauges on the ground ... When you drive away you will either run them over or leave them behind Smile


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S
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16-06-2019, 09:35 AM
#4
Thanks mate!

One other question - does it matter how many times I T the vacuum pipe?

It's just the one I have ran from the TB is T'd to the SSQV, the MAP Sensor and now the boost gauge!
S
16-06-2019, 09:35 AM #4

Thanks mate!

One other question - does it matter how many times I T the vacuum pipe?

It's just the one I have ran from the TB is T'd to the SSQV, the MAP Sensor and now the boost gauge!

S
Banned
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16-06-2019, 09:54 AM
#5
purplewitch Witchanic wouldn't fit gauges on the ground ... When you drive away you will either run them over or leave them behind Smile

^PROTIP - Listen close people!
S
16-06-2019, 09:54 AM #5

purplewitch Witchanic wouldn't fit gauges on the ground ... When you drive away you will either run them over or leave them behind Smile

^PROTIP - Listen close people!

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
16-06-2019, 10:02 AM
#6
No mate it doesn't matter. Just more places to leak though so make sure theyre tight.

I have an old plenum for sale if you want that?

It's basically a machined tube, with threaded fittings. You connect the boost off take to the end, the. Tap off from the other ports.

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Sparkystav
16-06-2019, 10:02 AM #6

No mate it doesn't matter. Just more places to leak though so make sure theyre tight.

I have an old plenum for sale if you want that?

It's basically a machined tube, with threaded fittings. You connect the boost off take to the end, the. Tap off from the other ports.


OutlawJapClub Admin Team

S
Banned
1,153
16-06-2019, 10:21 AM
#7
Great!

Your alright for now stav, I'm just going to cable tie all of the connections but if they do leak ill give you a shout! Thanks though!
Edited 27-07-2012, 07:56 PM by S.
S
16-06-2019, 10:21 AM #7

Great!

Your alright for now stav, I'm just going to cable tie all of the connections but if they do leak ill give you a shout! Thanks though!

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