[flashpoint83]

I bought the autometer piller guage panel for my 06 dodge 2500, and need some help installing it. The directions are no help! Where do I attach the hose for the turbo boost? And where is everytone making a hole in there firewall? Also where is a good switched power source?? ANY help would be greatly appretaited!!:CRY:

 

[DieselRookie]

Autometer site may have directions.

Did the kit come with a "Boost Bolt"? If so, connect the hose to the boost bolt. Connect the boost bolt to the rectangular metal cover underneath the grid heater.

Make a hole in the rubber grommet already in your firewall and run everything through there.

 

[nfkfirefighter]

3-Gauge Install Pictures there is a pic of where the boost bolt should go! if you have anymore questions just ask i can go and take some pics of my rig outside!

 

[BILLS06]

Currently uploading a pic.

 

[BILLS06]

This is where I ran all my electrical

 

[nfkfirefighter]

yup i went though the same gromet in my firewall!

 

[nfkfirefighter]

Here is a pic of my boostbolt its not as good as the other picture i just posted but this may help you out more being able to tell its the 2nd bolt you need to take out!

 

[metalli445]

nfk,
In one picture I noticed it looks like there is teflon tape being used on the threads on another there isn't any being used. Is this correct? Should you use the tape to get a good seal? Thanks

 

[elephantrider]

i put teflon tape on my bolt.
was sure that it didnt cover
the hole in the bolt though !

 

[flashpoint83]

I am going to take another stab at it tomarrow after work. I send my thanks to those who posted, I will let you know how it turns out.

 

[flashpoint83]

I dont see the "boost bolt". All that came with my package is a clear tube that you hook to the back of the guage, and a plastic tee. Also where is everyone putting there EGT probe? Are yall drilling into the exaust manifold like the instructions say?

 

[elephantrider]

i drilled into the back half side ( if that makes sense ) of the
exhaust manifold. the drill shavings were not that big of a deal.
i was suprised at how easy it was to install the pyro.

as far as the boost bolt, it should have came with your boost gage.
its a silver looking bolt with a hole all the way through it.
the engine side of the clear tube goes into the top of the boost
bolt.

 

[flashpoint83]

Elephant, do you have any pics of where you drilled your exaust manifold? Yeah I called autometer about the boost guage, and come to find out I am missing parts.

 

[JohnnyU]

I think the bost bolt only comes with the Diesel Manor kits.....

 

[flashpoint83]

Yeah after further review, I was not sent all of the parts that I needed. Autometer calls for me to drill and tap a hole in my intake manifold, and then install a fitting with the tube up to the boost guage. I am still waiting for the parts. Also I was thinking about installing my EGT probe in my exaust pipe right after the turbo. Has anyone tried this? I am just really un-easy about drilling into my exaust manifold.

 

[nfkfirefighter]

yea your reading is going to be off a little bit but plenty of people do it.. its all up to you just watch them closly and know whats to hot for your truck!

 

[elephantrider]

Elephant, do you have any pics of where you drilled your exaust manifold? Yeah I called autometer about the boost guage, and come to find out I am missing parts.

ill snap a few pics this evening and post em up.

 

[elephantrider]

I think the bost bolt only comes with the Diesel Manor kits.....

if you order the isspro kit it should come with all needed hardware.

mine did anyway.

:thumbsup

 

[JohnnyU]

if you order the isspro kit it should come with all needed hardware.

mine did anyway.

:thumbsup

The thread title clearly states that the OP was using Autometer gauges. Because of that statement, I offered up the tidbit that the boost bolt was not usually included with the Autometer kits. Sure you can order it from DM for $8.99 plus shipping, but it is not included with the Autometer gauge kits.:thumbsup

 

[elephantrider]

The thread title clearly states that the OP was using Autometer gauges. Because of that statement, I offered up the tidbit that the boost bolt was not usually included with the Autometer kits. Sure you can order it from DM for $8.99 plus shipping, but it is not included with the Autometer gauge kits.:thumbsup

yeah, i figured maybe autometer may have missed putting a boost bolt in with the op's original order. dont understand why it wouldnt come with one since the gage is worthless without it.

my bad, not trying to cross anyone.

:thumbsup