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Dr_Snooz
11-22-2008, 09:55 PM
I so rarely offer anything up in the Performance section, I figured I could put this here. :) I just installed my new vacuum gauge tonight and I'm really excited.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/DSCN2233.jpg

This will give me a lot more insight into how my valve train and combustion chamber are working. It will help me conserve fuel and keep me apprised of any vacuum leaks that may spring up. :D
Civic Accord Honda
11-22-2008, 10:03 PM
w00t looks good
codyJDM
11-22-2008, 11:37 PM
How does one install a vacuum gauge? That is a bad ass setup!!
86AccordLxi
11-22-2008, 11:40 PM
It's mechanical, so you just run the nylon tube through the firewall, and tap into one of the vac lines from the intake manifold (preferred spot is probably to T into the vac line that goes to the fuel pressure regulator). Just like a boost gauge. The nylon tube attaches to the back of the gauge.
Pico
11-22-2008, 11:53 PM
That is a bad ass setup!!

I agree, looking good
forrest89sei
11-23-2008, 12:24 AM
I so rarely offer anything up in the Performance section, I figured I could put this here. :) I just installed my new vacuum gauge tonight and I'm really excited.

http://i441.photobucket.com/albums/qq132/dr_snooz/DSCN2233.jpg

This will give me a lot more insight into how my valve train and combustion chamber are working. It will help me conserve fuel and keep me apprised of any vacuum leaks that may spring up. :D

How much and where did you get that Vac Guage? I want one for my Truck
lostforawhile
11-23-2008, 06:40 AM
looks good a lot of people forget how useful a vaccume gauge is, will tell you more information then almost any other gauge if you know how to read it
Dr_Snooz
11-23-2008, 06:46 AM
How does one install a vacuum gauge? That is a bad ass setup!!

Yeah, like 86AccordLXi said, just run the included vacuum line through the firewall and you're good. I ran the vacuum line to the spare vacuum port on the intake (has a cap). It was a little sloppy on the nipple, so I ran a short length of Honda line from the port to a T-adapter (also included) and then to the gauge. Then I plugged the spare port on the T-adapter with the cap from the intake. Hardest part (for me) is wiring the lights.


How much and where did you get that Vac Guage? I want one for my Truck

I got it from Amazon for $40. It was free for me because I used my Visa points. :tongue:
lostforawhile
11-23-2008, 06:52 AM
here you go http://www.secondchancegarage.com/public/186.cfm this will give you a scenario for each thing and an animation of the needle and an explanation.