hey,

My boost gauge (autotechnics AC S7) came with some hard plastic tubing that connects to the gauge with a compression sleeve and nut. Unfortunately, it's not long enough to reach from the a pillar to the passenger side firewall hole and up to the fpr line. I bought some soft plastic/rubber tubing but it doesn't work with the compression stuff cause its just too soft and slips out.

Does anyone know where I can get more of this tubing? Or a way to use the soft tubing? I've tried pepboys, home depot, menards, hobby lobby and a few others but no one has tubing that small. I saw a post from a while ago that said an aquarium shop might carry it. Any other ideas? Thanks!

Jason

 

I just used the hole on the drivers side. There is one, honest!

 

If you cant find the drivers side hole, just drill a small hole near where the throtle cable goes through the firewall. Thats what I did and it worked great.

 

hm, I'll look for that hole fireball, I didn't see it the other night. Can you give me any general directions of where it is?

Also, did you run the line over to the fpr line still? I read in a post that there is a line on the drivers side you can "T" into as well, but wasn't sure if it would be as effective?

Thanks guys!

 

You can use Fuel injected fuel hose...it's stronger than the flimsy stuff and can handle over 50 psi. I got a foot of the stuff for $1 at the auto parts store.

 

This is what I was talking about from this thread. Would this line work as well (assuming I can find it) if the line still won't reach?

 

well i posted earlier, WHO KNOWS WHAT HAPPENED.

but i stated that autometer makes a kit that has more hose in it

 

3/16 vacuum hose. You can get it any autopart store. They won't put it at the shelf. So, just ask for it.

 

Just for later searches...I was able to get the thin hard plastic hose that came with the gauges at CarQuest. It was actually an oil pressure hook up kit, but it comes with the same tubing as well as fittings. Costs about 5 bucks.