I posted this topic over at another LR Forum, but since i live in the colonies, the other yanks couldn't help me with tdi questions! see below.
Per my signature. I have a '95 disco 200tdi. I just installed a VDO boost gauge ($30/amazon) low on the center console, and drilled/tapped into the intake manifold.
So far, i really like it. I'm waiting for my green light bulb covers so i can wire up the light on the gauge to match the rest of the vehicle.
It looks like i'm only getting a max of 10 psi. That is flooring it at about 3,800 rpm.
From what i've read, 15 psi is ideal, and what most people get. But most people seem to Tee into the rubber hose at the turbo/wastegate rather than drill/tap the intake. I wanted to know the boost at the engine, feeling it is more accurate, and more useful if i change up intercoolers in the future, etc. to see what change it is making.
Any thoughts? Does the intake pipe and intercooler reduce boost pressure as much as 5 psi?
cheers.
https://plus.google.com/photos/11766...28147162510193
Per my signature. I have a '95 disco 200tdi. I just installed a VDO boost gauge ($30/amazon) low on the center console, and drilled/tapped into the intake manifold.
So far, i really like it. I'm waiting for my green light bulb covers so i can wire up the light on the gauge to match the rest of the vehicle.
It looks like i'm only getting a max of 10 psi. That is flooring it at about 3,800 rpm.
From what i've read, 15 psi is ideal, and what most people get. But most people seem to Tee into the rubber hose at the turbo/wastegate rather than drill/tap the intake. I wanted to know the boost at the engine, feeling it is more accurate, and more useful if i change up intercoolers in the future, etc. to see what change it is making.
Any thoughts? Does the intake pipe and intercooler reduce boost pressure as much as 5 psi?
cheers.
https://plus.google.com/photos/11766...28147162510193