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    installing turbo boost gauge......

    So I want to know how well my system holds boost, etc....took airbox off today, not bad, but curious if anyone else thought the driver side MAF plug is a PIA when removing box and reinstalling? Everything is tight in this engine. I also took opp to change vac lines. I tapped 1 of the back vac lines and ran line thru a convient hole by brake lines, and another convient hole in firewall. But I am curious, I know how to ground, but where should I tap 12v, key on?
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    If I remember correctly, if you remove the lower dash panel on the drivers side, there are 12v battery, and 12v ignition terminals on the relay panel available for accessories.
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    I ran a 12V line to a fuse in the fuse box that was activated with the lights. I ran the ground to a ground post right under the fuse box.

    Here was my gauge install:

    http://motorsports.chrismore.com/200...e-install.html
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    ty guys, appreciate it.....now find a pod for the gauge...
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    Quote Originally Posted by cmore View Post
    I ran a 12V line to a fuse in the fuse box that was activated with the lights. I ran the ground to a ground post right under the fuse box.

    Here was my gauge install:

    http://motorsports.chrismore.com/200...e-install.html
    nice install, I may have to try the vent mod.....hard to do?
    Ebony/Black, DBR Stage 3 race kit, -SOLD :( 996TT Proto 650 basically a sardine can with a rocket attached to the back...11' CTS-V, 540/579RWP hehehehe ;)

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    Hey chris, do you have any additional pics on the vent mod? How did you get it out/back in?
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    I have one of these in my car. They have the 52mm version too. Very accurate and fast gauge.
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    Tozo did u buy a pod/vent or fab like cmore?
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    Quote Originally Posted by speedtrapped View Post
    So I want to know how well my system holds boost gauges, etc....took airbox off today, not bad, but curious if anyone else thought the driver side MAF plug is a PIA when removing box and reinstalling? Everything is tight in this engine. I also took opp to change vac lines. I tapped 1 of the back vac lines and ran line thru a convient hole by brake lines, and another convient hole in firewall. But I am curious, I know how to ground, but where should I tap 12v, key on?
    any piece of metal should work just scrape off the paint

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedtrapped View Post
    Tozo did u buy a pod/vent or fab like cmore?
    I made it. It is the bigger size gauge 60mm.
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    I ended up installing gauge in the vent closest to drivers window.....the middle vent was a huge PIA to get metal off, and i didnt want to break it. My gauge is 52mm, just fits in the vent, but i had a hell of time trying to get the vains glued back in, so i'm either going tozo, solid piece, or painstakingly glue the vains in..
    heres a pic.
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    Yeah, probably easier to put it in there. I was able to run the hose and wires up to the center vent by drilling a hole in the back of the vent. I completely lucked out because I ran a coat hanger down through the hole and it came out exactly in the foot well area. The hardest part for me was gluing the vains back in place since the center will be cut out.

    Quote Originally Posted by speedtrapped View Post
    I ended up installing gauge in the vent closest to drivers window.....the middle vent was a huge PIA to get metal off, and i didnt want to break it. My gauge is 52mm, just fits in the vent, but i had a hell of time trying to get the vains glued back in, so i'm either going tozo, solid piece, or painstakingly glue the vains in..
    heres a pic.
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    ditto on the vains, i would rather have the vains, but it got late last night, and my stubby fingers were getting in the way...
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    You can get one of these and just fit it in. http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...w=330505542199
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    37mm? I am pretty sure my 52mm will be a tight fit, unless i grind out middle? Ty Tozo
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    Tozo, you never disappoint.
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    this would be the best if you could pull it off..



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    Yes sweet, but I have the gauge set in to my vent, just waiting to get vent pod ro pop in. I love that, but looks like the alcantra was applied over, very clean
    Ebony/Black, DBR Stage 3 race kit, -SOLD :( 996TT Proto 650 basically a sardine can with a rocket attached to the back...11' CTS-V, 540/579RWP hehehehe ;)

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