Boost Gauge Install

[onedeath]

I completed the boost gauge install today.

Not really all that bad.

Had to mount it on the steering column, no other place to put it.

Every other place that came to mind had an air bag in it. :)

Gauge Setup and Installed
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0224.jpg
It really does not block that much of the dash, just looks that way in the pic.

Boost tube was put threw the firewall where the main wiring bunch went threw.
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0222.jpg

Bypass valve hose was unplugged and T connector was used like this.
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0220.jpg

Small piece of tubing was used to connect back to the manifold, no hose cutting was done.
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0221.jpg

Finished hooking up the lights for the gauge and that was it.

Took all of 45 minutes.

[ChopstickHero]

nice. although i would've gotten a gauge that matches the stock gauge cluster.

[onedeath]

I does at night. Red LED installed.

Can't wrong with carbon fiber though. :)

[glyph]

the yellow does clash.

[onedeath]

Flash must make the yellow look brighter than it really is.

It is really dull yellow. Could not find a gauge that looked better.

I live close to Summit Racing, tried about 7 differerent ones before going with the CF one.

The pod is also made of real carbon fiber. :)

[glyph]

gotta be a hell of a car, though.

[DPSpeed]

I ordered this one Boost Gauge (http://www.dynotunenitrous.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=131), I wanted something small and I could put anywhere. I'll post after I have it installed.

[neit_jnf]

so how's the boost curve? at what rpm does it reach full boost and does it stay solid until redline?

[onedeath]

Boost spikes to 17.5 then pulls back to 15.5, stays there until redline.

Have seen it pull boost when the MS6 didn't like the gas that I put in. Was stated to be 93????

Pulled boost back to 10 PSI. (boom07)

Full boost is to be had at a little over 2000 RPM!!!!! (thumb)

[neit_jnf]

wow... imagine if it held 17.5 all the way! maybe the spike is due to the cold temps

[SVOGT]

I ordered this one Boost Gauge (http://www.dynotunenitrous.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=131), I wanted something small and I could put anywhere. I'll post after I have it installed.
Wow..... Those gauges look great! The MS6 needs a boost gauge & should have come stock. (glare)
Wouldn't an analog gauge be better to check the boost though? (confused) (confused)

[jred321]

now that you can measure boost time to start turning it up :)

[Da 6]

Wow..... Those gauges look great! The MS6 needs a boost gauge & should have come stock. (glare)
Wouldn't an analog gauge be better to check the boost though? (confused) (confused)
Yes, but then you need to add more digital gauges to make that one feel more at home :)

[SVOGT]

Wow..... Those gauges look great! The MS6 needs a boost gauge & should have come stock. (glare)

If weatherproof, these gauges would look neat on the lip of the hood next to the window squirters..... (poke)

[glyph]

On the outside of the car? That seems a bit weird.

[DPSpeed]

Here's mine installed, followed Onedeath's well detailed instructions! This is the first digital gauge I've used, always used autometer lunar gauges in other vehicles.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=12/35516441919.jpg&s=x12

[onedeath]

Looks good! (thumb)

What boost reaadings are you getting?

[AzMz3]

Cool....I'd get rid of the clear tubing that came with the gauge and get some vacuum hose to replace it. Will save you from some problems later on if/when it cracks.

Whats the compression on the MS6?

And yeah I agree time to up the boost and see what it will do!

[SVOGT]

On the outside of the car? That seems a bit weird.
Not weird, You ever see a race car? Or the hood mounted factory tach's in the 70's?

But......won't work with this gauge anyway......


Tom,
The gauge is not waterproof but we do sell them to quite a few bike and
snowmobile guys with good success. If you soak it you may have issues -
we cannot guarantee you wont have an issue.

Thanks,
Dean
www.DynoTuneNitrous.com

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Subject: Product Inquiry : 006 - Square Digital Boost Press

Is this gauge weatherproof? Can I mount it on the cowl?

[SVOGT]

Here's mine installed, followed Onedeath's well detailed instructions! This is the first digital gauge I've used, always used autometer lunar gauges in other vehicles.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=12/35516441919.jpg&s=x12
NICE! (thumb)

[Velocifero]

Cool....I'd get rid of the clear tubing that came with the gauge and get some vacuum hose to replace it. Will save you from some problems later on if/when it cracks.

Whats the compression on the MS6?

And yeah I agree time to up the boost and see what it will do!
could go with copper tubing too, then you never have to worry about it cracking

[DPSpeed]

Looks good! (thumb)

What boost reaadings are you getting?


Solid 15.4psi with spikes to 18.1 (drive2)

[glyph]

Not weird, You ever see a race car? Or the hood mounted factory tach's in the 70's?

But......won't work with this gauge anyway......

I've seen several race cars, but never with the gauges mounted on the outside. That just seems like a huge chunk of drag in the airstream.

[smurfedpro5]

g/j

[ATE BALLER]

Boost gauges have absolutely no need to be outside. The fuel pressure gauges used to be placed on the drivers side of the hood because until recently the only gauges available required a fuel line to be run to the gauge itself, and it is against all circuit rules to run fuel through the cabin of the vehicle. Now they use electronic sensors to map fuel pressure, so they can now be on the interior of the car. A friend of mine used to be a pro-mod drag racer for the NHRA.

[Da 6]

hood mounts are good for mechanical cause I wouldn't wand fuel and oil inside the cabin with me ;) You would need a cowl hood to complement that if thats your taste. Not shure if the *windshield would deflect enough air to the TMIC on a triditional cowl setup to be wort the try.

[glyph]

Why, do you your gauges not have remote sensors? My gauges are internal, have wires running through the firewall to the actual sensors. I didn't realize they still made gauges that had the fluids running to them anymore...

[Da 6]

I was "Just saying..." don't beleve anyone here has that setup ;)

[ATE BALLER]

They still make them, but no one buys them anymore. They're old technology and insufficiant for modern applications. They are mostly used now-a-days for go-karts, dune-buggies, ect...

[ferdinand]

I completed the boost gauge install today.

Not really all that bad.

Had to mount it on the steering column, no other place to put it.

Every other place that came to mind had an air bag in it. :)

Gauge Setup and Installed
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0224.jpg
It really does not block that much of the dash, just looks that way in the pic.

Boost tube was put threw the firewall where the main wiring bunch went threw.
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0222.jpg

Bypass valve hose was unplugged and T connector was used like this.
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0220.jpg

Small piece of tubing was used to connect back to the manifold, no hose cutting was done.
http://onedeath.net/images/resize/PICT0221.jpg

Finished hooking up the lights for the gauge and that was it.

Took all of 45 minutes.

What did you use as a power source for the gauge and gauge light (where and what wires)? Thanks in advance.

[onedeath]

What did you use as a power source for the gauge and gauge light (where and what wires)? Thanks in advance.

I tapped into the fuse that is used for the cig. lighter for the power and then found a grounding screw under the dash for the ground.

You can find the fuse taps at your local auto parts store.

[Da 6]

didn't use illumination for the lights?

[ferdinand]

I tapped into the fuse that is used for the cig. lighter for the power and then found a grounding screw under the dash for the ground.

You can find the fuse taps at your local auto parts store.

Thanks for the info. Where did you connect power for the backlight of the gauge?

[onedeath]

Thanks for the info. Where did you connect power for the backlight of the gauge?

I only needed to use power for the backlight.

No other power was needed for the gauge that I used. The gauge isa mechanical type.

[ferdinand]

Followed your lead and installed a boost guage this weekend. Also an Autometer (ultra-lite) gauge. Took me alot longer than 45 minutes though. I spent over an hour trying to figure out how to get the plastic tube through the firewall. Good instructions though - no way I would have even attempted that w/out those pics.

[Velocifero]

copper tube is much easier to run through the fire wall than the nylon tubes

[HKSSpeed6]

if you guys are really trying to find a guage that matches your original gauges.. try the defi guages.. but they are by no means CHEAP in price or quality.. i have those installed on my 93 rx-7.. love em but they are a bit big.. i think most come in 60mm size....http://www.optionimports.com/df04304.html

[amp]

here is my center gauge install...

[RevLimitLaunch]

well i nominate you to write up a how-to on how you did that, because the ricey steering column mount until top psi makes their vent holder, is getting old and pretty queer haha

[bova80]

yes please do a write up

[kurfgator]

It isn't too hard to install an AC gauge. I went with the big autometer to fill the space. I had to wident the opening for it to fit but it looks sooooooo good. It's actually for sale because I got a Lotek pod and 3 Defi gauges (hence the sign. I just never got around to posting in the FS section). +1 on using copper tube instead of that nylon shit they give you. If anyone is interested in this gauge with the modified AC vent included (so you don't have to wreck yours), shoot me a PM.

[RevLimitLaunch]

were you able to route the lines and what not from just taking out, say, the center console? i don't see it being too hard to re-do i guess if that's the case. and you used a 60mm (2 5/8) gauge (guess cuz you said the big autometer).

[kurfgator]

were you able to route the lines and what not from just taking out, say, the center console? i don't see it being too hard to re-do i guess if that's the case. and you used a 60mm (2 5/8) gauge (guess cuz you said the big autometer).

Yeah, all I had to do was run the line to the back of the AC vents. You just take the radio out and then you can remove the triple ac vent set-up to work on it. You will have to ruin your stock ac vents to get the big gauge (2 5/8) to fit so that is why I'm selling mine as a package (I'm buying the new AC vents). I think with a small gauge you just have to remove the parts and then make an adapter plate. That method can be reversed.

[RevLimitLaunch]

yeah i might just have to make something to fit the 52mm gauge i have. when it comes to the center console i can get it out no problem. but how to get the radio out of there with ease? and the a/c vent cluster too. thanks

[bova80]

yeah i might just have to make something to fit the 52mm gauge i have. when it comes to the center console i can get it out no problem. but how to get the radio out of there with ease? and the a/c vent cluster too. thanks

i just installed my boost gauge yesterday. wasn't to hard. i put a 52mm prosport in the center vent. i just took the doors off the vent and glued it so it wouldn't rotate then put the gauge in the housing and put them in and secured them. i will post pictures when its all hooked up. i still have to run the vacuum line and wire the sensor to the gauge. i have one pic i took with my phone but its dark with it lit up.

[SuperStretch18]

Just a quick question; are there any issues with using the heat or A/C with a vent installed unit? I'm thinking blasting the gauge with heat in the winter or A/C condensation in the summer might be an issue (more this one since I'm in FL). I have a prosport gauge on the way and will need to finalize a location, so thoughts are appreciated. Aside from this one concern, the vent installs are tight...

[bova80]

Just a quick question; are there any issues with using the heat or A/C with a vent installed unit? I'm thinking blasting the gauge with heat in the winter or A/C condensation in the summer might be an issue (more this one since I'm in FL). I have a prosport gauge on the way and will need to finalize a location, so thoughts are appreciated. Aside from this one concern, the vent installs are tight...

i put foam in where the air would come out so it blocks that vent.

[kurfgator]

I used good old duct tape over the center opening. How do you like that? I used duct tape, ON A DUCT!!

[SuperStretch18]

I used good old duct tape over the center opening. How do you like that? I used duct tape, ON A DUCT!!
LOL!

[amp]

yes please do a write up
dont have the time unfortunately to rip everythin off to do it thorough...
and if im not mistaken... someone from the six forum already tackled this..
im willin to answer any questions you may have though...

[bova80]

its ok don't need a write up i was able to do it on my own.

[CUB60]

Is there a site I could go to for detailed instructions of how to take the console off? I have a Prosport Boost Guage that I want to install in the A/C vent. Any help will be appreciated!!

[CUB60]

Anyone know how to take the center console off???

[bova80]

mazda6tech

[fordracing89]

Anyway had like two paragraphs. this is temporary til I take mine to mold one that will sit atop that vent still allowing air to pass through. the svo has the boost gauge on the pillar the boost gauge was actually stolen from my SVO for this temporary fix.. yes the blue doesn't match just some high heat tubing I had while working on the SVO. couldn't find the black.. Anyway doesn't look too bad the way it is. People look in the car to see wtf it is.

[Da 6]

Anyone know how to take the center console off???
Can't find the article on 6tech and beleve we still aren't alowed to link to the sister 6 site. Basicly searech for headunit/speaker installs and you should find pictures to what I say below. I'm not anywhere near my car (deployed) so I can't verify if the info is still accurate. Current mods can edit my topic if need be(I don't mind)


1.) Assuming you already pulled the negative battery cable, put parking brake on and car in neutral (for automatic vehicles, the key will not come out till you put it back in park).

2.) Open cup holders and pull up on both ends. The ends I refer to is the one from cup holder to arm rest and from cup holder to shifter bezel.

3.) 2 philips screws secure the shifter bezel to the floor iirc. Remove the 2 screws. Unscrew shifter knob before trying to remove shifter bezel. (automatic users, you have 2 leds on the bottom lighting up prndm+- so rotate them and set them aside. Careful as the red covers may come loose and fall into the cracks and crevices fingers can't fit.)

4.) After you rotated the bezel up from the cupholder end twards the ashtray end it should come off. Remember automatic vechicles should already be in neutral by this time. Disconnect the cigarette lighter.

5.) 2 philips screws 4 tabs and A HIDEDN 10MM BOLT hold the a/c and headunit piece in. Hidden 10MM bolt can me accesed by removing the glove box. 2 tabs that prevent the glovebox from fully opening can be pulled inward to release it. Then disconnect the bungee cord. (while you are already there check your a/c filter) when you look left you can find the 10 mm bolt. Use 3 inch extention to reach it.

6.)After the 10mm bolt removal and 2 philips screws you have 4 tabs ( 2 driver and 2 pass side) holding you back. Use a flathead to remove them but be carefull to not warp the plastic or scratch the console. Before pulling, if you have manual a/c pull the knobs off.

7.) The display unit also has 2 philips screws to remove.

Most people leave the radio screws and bezel screws out for quick access in the event the had issues with wiring.

[JAGTECH]

The job was alot easier with your notes and pics,thanks!