Guage and MBC controller Install

[-ben-]

Hey guys,

 

First I did search and it turns up so much info i couldn't find what I wanted.

I just picked up a 88 RX and I want to put in some gauges and a boost controller just wondering if anyone had some hints tip or digrams to help me out. I basically just want to put in a temp gauge cause I hear these cars are kinda prone to over heat, a boost guage because I want to turn up the boost to 10psi. I have a saab 900 intercooler hookedup with a fan under it. Next will be some sort of exhaust maybe...

 

Then I am done with mods and start saving for a ej swap of some sort

 

Let me know if you guys can help out at all.

 

Thanks

Ben!

[thealleyboy]

Do you want to install the temp guage cause the one in the dash doesn't work? Or as a supplimentary guage?

As a secondary guage, you can tap into a number of spots depending on what exactly you want to monitor. For example, you could tie into the lubrication system to track oil temp. Look for cleanout plugs, or other threaded ports in the system you want to monitor. You may need to fab some step-down or "y" adapters to tie into the system.

As far as a "boost guage", I believe these are essentually vaccum guages, so I would look for a spare port on the intake manifold.

good luck, John