DIY - Install Vacuum Meter

jaywat · Mar 29, 2005

On 28/3/2005 ...just got my vacuum meter ..bought from ftzone for RM88 :P...cannot wait already so started DIY installation at 3pm...

What we have here is defi-like vacuum meter :D :lol:

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jaywat · Mar 29, 2005

Along with defi like meter...here is khguan mounting-like DIY mounting braket :lol: :lol:

jaywat · Mar 29, 2005

Put the meter into braket then mount the meter at the pillar :)

jaywat · Mar 29, 2005

Another view of the meter... :)

Done at 7:30pm, with spanar, plier, and wires all around the car.... :lol:

artnet · Mar 29, 2005

how to connect the wires? and vacuum should has a hose one... connect the hose to where?

pic of the hose connected to... thanks!!!

kruger · Mar 29, 2005

show the connections la... easier for me if wanna add the vac meter next time :)

jimmylkj · Mar 29, 2005

nice job man .... very creative placing n wraping ... good ... 10/10 to you :lol: :)

khguan · Mar 29, 2005

haha :lol: nice job.. using Defi lookalike meters n khguan lookalike mountings :lol: :lol:

but de mounting seems a little long from de pillar to ur meter.. wouldnt de meter vibrate when ur car is moving?

i think it would look nicer if de bolts are shorter.. B)

fishfan · Mar 29, 2005

Originally posted by jaywat@Mar 29 2005, 00:23
On 28/3/2005 ...just got my vacuum meter ..bought from ftzone for RM88 :P...cannot wait already so started DIY installation at 3pm...

What we have here is defi-like vacuum meter :D :lol:

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Rm88 is good buy for the smoked 270 vacuum meter. Is the reading clear when not lighted in daytime?

Where is ftzone ? Got its contact ?

khguan · Mar 29, 2005

mine on daytime is dim... onli look nice at nite...

khguan · Mar 29, 2005

mine on daytime is dim... onli look nice at nite... but still can read de meter lar at daytime

jaywat · Mar 29, 2005

Originally posted by artnet+Mar 29 2005, 09:03 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(artnet @ Mar 29 2005, 09:03 )</div><div class='quotemain'>how to connect the wires? and vacuum should has a hose one... connect the hose to where?

pic of the hose connected to... thanks!!!

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show the connections la... easier for me if wanna add the vac meter next time :)

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:lol: :lol:

Pic is on the way!!...i connect the vacuum hose to the pcv hose only...cut the pcv then add T-joint...connect the hose thru firewall... :D

jaywat · Mar 29, 2005

Originally posted by khguan@Mar 29 2005, 10:21
haha :lol: nice job.. using Defi lookalike meters n khguan lookalike mountings :lol: :lol:

but de mounting seems a little long from de pillar to ur meter.. wouldnt de meter vibrate when ur car is moving?

i think it would look nicer if de bolts are shorter.. B)

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yea...a little shaky when travelling on uneven road...look like rally car ma hahaha :lol: :lol:

It's quite dim during day time...smoked mar...nice at night...sure got a bit sacrifice hehehe :D

jaywat · Mar 29, 2005

Originally posted by fishfan+Mar 29 2005, 10:28 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(fishfan @ Mar 29 2005, 10:28 )</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-jaywat@Mar 29 2005, 00:23
On 28/3/2005 ...just got my vacuum meter ..bought from ftzone for RM88 :P...cannot wait already so started DIY installation at 3pm...

What we have here is defi-like vacuum meter :D :lol:

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Rm88 is good buy for the smoked 270 vacuum meter. Is the reading clear when not lighted in daytime?

Where is ftzone ? Got its contact ?

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Actually i found this gauge thru lelong one....after bought from him only i know he is also ZTHian hahaha...world is so small...u can search his sales thread in Sales and Advertisement section. or search for gauge in lelong lo B)

khguan · Mar 29, 2005

dude... did u cover de side of ur meter wit any sticker or something ah?

or just leave it like dat? ur pics when mounted seems a bit dark...

jaywat · Mar 30, 2005

No...i just leave it like that only...i cannot find anything around me to make the cover....maybe will DIY a cover for it very soon,....using...coke tin.... :lol: :lol: ...why???

HEre is the pic of connection...

The orange air hose is connected to the microcompressor...i tap from there instead of pcv hose itself because i don't want to cut the original black hose mar B)

fishfan · Mar 30, 2005

Originally posted by jaywat@Mar 30 2005, 00:32
No...i just leave it like that only...i cannot find anything around me to make the cover....maybe will DIY a cover for it very soon,....using...coke tin.... :lol: :lol: ...why???

HEre is the pic of connection...

The orange air hose is connected to the microcompressor...i tap from there instead of pcv hose itself because i don't want to cut the original black hose mar B)

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Where did u get the T-Joint?
From car spare shop ?

khguan · Mar 30, 2005

jaywat,
i just use black matt sticker to stick around de meter.. looks better than de original color.

fishfan,
de T-joint u can get it from hardware shop... but jaywat's T-joint seems a little diff... 2 big n 1 small joint... come together with de meter?

khguan · Mar 30, 2005

jaywat,
hey i noticed dat u r using de same grounding kit as me... :lol:

jaywat · Mar 30, 2005

U can get the t-joint in any hardware shop...but those t-joint mouth is bigger, so the hose come with vacuum meter cannot fit in... :)

But don't worry..all u need is come with the meter..in the box B)

jaywat · Mar 30, 2005

Originally posted by khguan+Mar 30 2005, 11:08 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(khguan @ Mar 30 2005, 11:08 )</div><div class='quotemain'>fishfan,
de T-joint u can get it from hardware shop... but jaywat's T-joint seems a little diff... 2 big n 1 small joint... come together with de meter?

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jaywat,
hey i noticed dat u r using de same grounding kit as me... :lol:

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Wahhh u r so observant...yalo...the t-joint got 2 side bigger mouth one...smaller one connect to vacuum meter..u judge from size of the hose i guess ;)

That is the grounding kit i got from pasar road hoho B) ...the label got a lot of japanese words one...but i still believe it's china product :lol:

khguan · Mar 30, 2005

i used a T-joint b4 mah... then i know lar..

icic... yah.. confirmed its from china.. i using it also.. but it still works.. heheh.. pasar road seling for rm48.

jaywat · Mar 31, 2005

The cable is so thick, even it's not pure copper also more than enough already la...this is what i think... :D

khguan · Mar 31, 2005

well.. it is 6 gauge cable.. considered normal lar..

one thing i dun like bout this grounding kit is de length of it.. for wira.. it seems a little messy on de engine bay...

jaywat · Mar 31, 2005

Originally posted by khguan@Mar 31 2005, 09:12
well.. it is 6 gauge cable.. considered normal lar..

one thing i dun like bout this grounding kit is de length of it.. for wira.. it seems a little messy on de engine bay...

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huh :huh: cable like that thick still 6 gauge??? cannot imagine how thick is 4 gauge ler...yea...the cable is short! can hang baju inside engine bay ler :P

khguan · Mar 31, 2005

de skin is thick mah... 4 gauge cable is slightly thicker.. but inside got much more copper...

u know lar.. china goods always wanto look good.. but actually not dat good.. :P

kruger · Mar 31, 2005

wah,.... jaywat and khguan are using the same grounding cable like i do... got it at bukit mertajam for rm45.... =P

jaywat · Mar 31, 2005

Originally posted by kruger@Mar 31 2005, 12:23
wah,.... jaywat and khguan are using the same grounding cable like i do... got it at bukit mertajam for rm45.... =P

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Means many ppl is using the same grounding cable le hahha :lol: :lol: ...that time i bought using RM50 tot....hmmm <_<

khguan · Apr 1, 2005

haha.. dat thing is mass produced mah... so it is normal lar we use de same one..

i bought it at rm58 leh... <_<

jaywat · Apr 2, 2005

Originally posted by khguan@Apr 1 2005, 23:39
haha.. dat thing is mass produced mah... so it is normal lar we use de same one..

i bought it at rm58 leh... <_<

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Muahahah :lol: :lol:

khguan · Apr 4, 2005

dun laugh 1st.. later i come out with my own grounding kit liao wil be much nicer n neater liao... as demo unit..

than dat my turn to laugh liao!!! muahahahaha :lol: :D

jimmylkj · Apr 4, 2005

actually i found out a better way to install the tube without cutting any hose .....
remember theres 2 hose connect to the intake cover ? one big one small ..... find out the small one .... unplug it ... then connect the vacuum tube into that head .... tat place will get more accuracy reading .... ^^

jaywat · Apr 4, 2005

Originally posted by khguan@Apr 4 2005, 02:35
dun laugh 1st.. later i come out with my own grounding kit liao wil be much nicer n neater liao... as demo unit..

than dat my turn to laugh liao!!! muahahahaha <img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='laugh.gif' /> <img src='style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
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Laugh at me ar .. :( i'm not allocating budget to another grounding cable already...sure laugh at me liao... :blink:

ftzone · Apr 4, 2005

Originally posted by jaywat@Mar 29 2005, 00:26
Along with defi like meter...here is khguan mounting-like DIY mounting braket :lol: :lol:

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yo bro :lol: very creative using DIY bracket.. hahaha.. u could save all the sweat by buying a ready made bracket for RM10 :lol: anyway nice job there ;)

jaywat · Apr 5, 2005

Originally posted by ftzone+Apr 4 2005, 23:34 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ftzone @ Apr 4 2005, 23:34 )</div><div class='quotemain'><img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
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yo bro <img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='laugh.gif' /> very creative using DIY bracket.. hahaha.. u could save all the sweat by buying a ready made bracket for RM10 <img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='laugh.gif' /> anyway nice job there <img src='style_emoticons/default/wink.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
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Hahaha, save the money to buy other thing mar...good to see u here !! :lol: ..anyway, i still owe u the feedback hahaha :P

khguan · Apr 5, 2005

rm10 for a ready made bracket? where to get? if i can find it.. i already bought it lor..
no need make my own wan...since onli rm10

jaywat · Apr 5, 2005

Originally posted by khguan@Apr 5 2005, 00:39
rm10 for a ready made bracket? where to get? if i can find it.. i already bought it lor..
no need make my own wan...since onli rm10

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ftzone is selling it...check lelong.com.my at http://www.lelong.com.my/Auc/List/DetailSa...oductID=1574188

:lol:

khguan · Apr 5, 2005

nvm lar.. i already made it... cost less than rm2.. but need time lar.. :lol:

jaywat · Apr 5, 2005

Originally posted by khguan@Apr 5 2005, 01:31
nvm lar.. i already made it... cost less than rm2.. but need time lar.. <img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
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i personally think that the DIY bracket is much nicer than the RM10 one :lol: ... that bracket only hold the meter standing horizontally...not vertically , like mine B)

khguan · Apr 5, 2005

aiya.. wat else can u expect from a rm10 bracket?

DIY bracket is customised mah.. u can make watever shape u like..

jaywat · Apr 6, 2005

Hahahaha correct correct :lol:

friggles · Apr 6, 2005

Hey guys, im getting a vacuum meter from ftzone too and i need some guide connecting the hose. Im driving wira 1.3 carburetor so need to know where to tap the vacuum hose.

I know got one hose connected to the bottom part of the air filter and the front part of the air filter inlet pipe. I dont see why the air filter need vacuum. Is it because to suck air in kah? I remember last time when i installed open pod air filter(powerflow), that one vacuum hose was unattached and i had to blocked it off if not my engine would have a rough idle(rpm goes up and down).

If i should tap from there, should i just unplug the vacuum hose to the air filter or should i leave the hose attached to the air filter and add a t joint?

Thanks!! :)

tykoh · Apr 6, 2005

Originally posted by friggles@Apr 6 2005, 17:00
Hey guys, im getting a vacuum meter from ftzone too and i need some guide connecting the hose. Im driving wira 1.3 carburetor so need to know where to tap the vacuum hose.

I know got one hose connected to the bottom part of the air filter and the front part of the air filter inlet pipe. I dont see why the air filter need vacuum. Is it because to suck air in kah? I remember last time when i installed open pod air filter(powerflow), that one vacuum hose was unattached and i had to blocked it off if not my engine would have a rough idle(rpm goes up and down).

If i should tap from there, should i just unplug the vacuum hose to the air filter or should i leave the hose attached to the air filter and add a t joint?

Thanks!! <img src='style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='smile.gif' />

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i drive iswara 1.5 carb... for me i just add a t-joint from that vacuum hose....

friggles · Apr 6, 2005

Originally posted by tykoh+Apr 6 2005, 18:09 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(tykoh @ Apr 6 2005, 18:09 )</div><div class='quotemain'><img src='style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
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i drive iswara 1.5 carb... for me i just add a t-joint from that vacuum hose....

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Oh! I hope you know where i meant. Is it small black hoses rite? Just wondering, why jaywat tapped from another place?
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tykoh, where u get the t joint? Can use those sold at aquarium shop one kah? Tahan panas?

jaywat · Apr 6, 2005

Originally posted by friggles+Apr 6 2005, 19:56 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(friggles @ Apr 6 2005, 19:56 )</div><div class='quotemain'>

Originally posted by tykoh@Apr 6 2005, 18:09
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i drive iswara 1.5 carb... for me i just add a t-joint from that vacuum hose....

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Oh! I hope you know where i meant. Is it small black hoses rite? Just wondering, why jaywat tapped from another place?
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tykoh, where u get the t joint? Can use those sold at aquarium shop one kah? Tahan panas?

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The orange hose is connected to microcompressor, the microcompressor i tapped from pcv hose...so i tapped from the orange hose lor...same one , also got suction from vacuum :P

friggles · Apr 7, 2005

Originally posted by jaywat+Apr 6 2005, 23:19 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jaywat @ Apr 6 2005, 23:19 )</div><div class='quotemain'>

Originally posted by friggles@Apr 6 2005, 19:56

Originally posted by tykoh@Apr 6 2005, 18:09
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i drive iswara 1.5 carb... for me i just add a t-joint from that vacuum hose....

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Click to expand...

Oh! I hope you know where i meant. Is it small black hoses rite? Just wondering, why jaywat tapped from another place?
Jaywat Photo
tykoh, where u get the t joint? Can use those sold at aquarium shop one kah? Tahan panas?

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The orange hose is connected to microcompressor, the microcompressor i tapped from pcv hose...so i tapped from the orange hose lor...same one , also got suction from vacuum <img src='style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
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Oh, so tap anywhere also can lah. Wont affect reading much right?

Whats the usual vacuum for 1.3 without air con and with air con. Any ideas?

BTW, whats a microcompressor and what does it do?

Thanks! :)

drexchan · Apr 7, 2005

jaywat,

mind to show me which opening on the fire wall did you use? I am about to install one too.. Got everything ready except the meter hahaha!!!

hmm.. about the grounding cable, it's actually 6ga skin and 8ga core. As examined by some of our gang that 'sacrifice' one cable due to its length. By the way, the 'think skin' so looks nice..

khguan is selling off his, any taker? haha!! I am selling off mine too (cheapskate DIY).. any taker?

Anyway, thank you in advance for the photos on how you pass the tube over the firewall.

ftzone · Apr 7, 2005

Originally posted by jaywat+Apr 5 2005, 19:17 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jaywat @ Apr 5 2005, 19:17 )</div><div class='quotemain'><img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
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i personally think that the DIY bracket is much nicer than the RM10 one <img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='laugh.gif' /> ... that bracket only hold the meter standing horizontally...not vertically , like mine <img src='style_emoticons/default/cool.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='cool.gif' />

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the gauge stand can be mounted vertically too B)

ftzone · Apr 7, 2005

Originally posted by friggles@Apr 6 2005, 17:00
Hey guys, im getting a vacuum meter from ftzone too and i need some guide connecting the hose. Im driving wira 1.3 carburetor so need to know where to tap the vacuum hose.

I know got one hose connected to the bottom part of the air filter and the front part of the air filter inlet pipe. I dont see why the air filter need vacuum. Is it because to suck air in kah? I remember last time when i installed open pod air filter(powerflow), that one vacuum hose was unattached and i had to blocked it off if not my engine would have a rough idle(rpm goes up and down).

If i should tap from there, should i just unplug the vacuum hose to the air filter or should i leave the hose attached to the air filter and add a t joint?

Thanks!! <img src='style_emoticons/default/smile.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='smile.gif' />

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if u are around in my area... i can show you where to connect the 't' connector to get the vacuum pressure. ;)

jaywat · Apr 7, 2005

Originally posted by ftzone+Apr 7 2005, 20:14 --><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ftzone @ Apr 7 2005, 20:14 )</div><div class='quotemain'>

Originally posted by jaywat@Apr 5 2005, 19:17
<img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='laugh.gif' />

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Click to expand...

i personally think that the DIY bracket is much nicer than the RM10 one <img src='style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='laugh.gif' /> ... that bracket only hold the meter standing horizontally...not vertically , like mine <img src='style_emoticons/default/cool.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='cool.gif' />

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the gauge stand can be mounted vertically too <img src='style_emoticons/default/cool.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle'
alt='cool.gif' />

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:lol: :lol: ...me already done lar :P

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