6 November 2006
BD X-Monitor (Pyro & Boost Only)
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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the BD X-Monitor. Your kit should have the above-
mentioned items for your installation. This manual is divided into different areas to
assist you with your installation and operation of your unit.
This X Monitor comes with all the programming to measure turbo boost pressure
(“TURBO”) and exhaust gas temperature (“PYRO”).
If you have existing gauges installed, you may have to determine where to
reposition them to accommodate the X-Monitor.
Installation
Pyrometer Sending Unit (Thermocouple)
If your aftermarket exhaust piping does not have a 1/4" NPT fitting installed for a
thermocouple or do not have a turbo mount exhaust brake with the 1/4” NPT port to
facilitate the thermocouple, you will have to install the bushing supplied in this kit.
The best place to locate the thermocouple is in the turbo charger down pipe.
You
will have to drill a hole and then weld the bushing that is supplied with this kit in
place. It is recommended that you remove the existing down pipe for ease of drilling
and welding but it is possible to install with pipe in place.
NOTE: The ground
terminals of the vehicle’s batteries should be disconnected before performing
any welding.
For turbo mount exhaust brakes or aftermarket down pipes with the 1/4" NPT
thermocouple provision, remove any plugs.
Install the thermocouple into the 1/4" NPT bushing or port and tighten with an open-
ended wrench. We recommend using an anti-seize compound on the threads of the
thermocouple.
Pre-Turbo
: The thermocouple can be installed before the turbo by drilling and
tapping a 1/4” NPT port in the exhaust manifold. Special attention is required with
these installations to make sure drilling and tapping are not being done on points
that could cause cracking of the manifold or that debris does not enter the turbo or
engine. It is recommended that the manifold be removed to perform this work. Age
and condition of the manifold should be taken into consideration before performing
this type of installation.
BD Engine Brake Inc
A10 – 33733 King Rd, Abbotsford, BC, Canada V2S 7M9
Ship: 88 – 446 Harrison St, Sumas, WA 98295 Mail: PO Box 231, Sumas, WA 98295
Ph: 604.853.6096 Fax: 604.853.8749 Internet: www.bd-power.com
