Installing A Boost Gauge

[BlackMKIII]

I went out and bought a cheap (APC) boost gauge tonight just for shits and giggles. I also bought a pillar pod, but it doesn't fit and looks like crap, so it's getting returned.

The instructions are crap, nothing but pictures. There's a power inverter type thing, which has one red wire, one white wire, and two black wires. I'll be installing it where the astray -was-, so I'll be splicing into the light for the ashtray.

So, the red wire goes to Batt +, the white is ground, and the two black go to the gauge for lighting. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but that is what I ascertained from the poor wiring diagram.

My most important question is, where should I tee the line to? The MAP sensor looks most convenient, but I don't want to screw anything up. I'm deep into uncharted waters when it comes to turbo cars, and 1JZ stuff still kinda boggles me. Can I get a little help? :1zhelp:

(Oh, and if anyone in NorCal is not doing anything tonight, I will be more than happy to drive TO you and buy you a case/bottle of whatever it is you like to drink. )

 

[cnewingham]

I ran mine off one of the nipples on the side of the manifold. Works just fine. I didnt want to interfere with the vac signal to the map sensor at all. You can see where mine is in the back by the booster. Its the line with red zipties

 

[suprahero]

Have you got it hooked up yet?

 

[BlackMKIII]

cn - Is that a stock manifold that was coated? Just covering my bases before I go tearing into the car in the cold. :aigo:

 

[bluemkiii]

I ran mine off one of the nipples on the side of the manifold. Works just fine. I didnt want to interfere with the vac signal to the map sensor at all. You can see where mine is in the back by the booster. Its the line with red zipties

Very clean engine bay:love: , mad props to you my supra brotha.:icon_bigg

 

[OneJoeZee]

I wouldn't tee off the MAP sensor. Any other source off the manifold is fine.

 

[cnewingham]

cn - Is that a stock manifold that was coated? Just covering my bases before I go tearing into the car in the cold. :aigo:

Yes it is a stock manifold just polished.

 

[cnewingham]

I wouldn't tee off the MAP sensor. Any other source off the manifold is fine.

Listen to this man!!!

 

[BlackMKIII]

Um. You know what? I'm taking this POS gauge back and getting an Autometer. I can't make heads or tails of the directions, and it looks like it's missing stuff.

 

[supraman7mgte]

i have a autometer phantom series for sale

 

[BlackMKIII]

All done. Works great.

I installed the tee here:

And put the gauge here:

The light runs off the old ashtray courtesy lamp circuit, so it's only on when the headlights are on. I am very proud of myself.

 

[cnewingham]

piece of cake huh

 

[OneJoeZee]

Now when you get some more duckets, get yourself an electric gauge.

 

[suprastanger507mgte]

Nice work Alex.
Sorry I could not reposnd to your request for help earlier in the thread. I was out with my family for a Chromas inthe Park thingy...bloody cold as heck...
You got it done and then some....pat yourself on the back,..

 

[Big Wang Bandit]

I would of helped you, Wanna come buy me a bottle tomorrow anywho?

 

[BlackMKIII]

LOL. Call my cell, Kyle.

 

[JustinGotA1j]

Where did you run it through the firewall? I have the same gauge that is awaiting install once the shitty weather passes.

 

[Clint]

Hey Chase where did you get your turbo from?

 

[gonzy tunning]

it would look better with a gauge po bro but differt taste,good job man

 

[BlackMKIII]

Where did you run it through the firewall?

I ran it through where the wiring harness used to be. The big rubber grommet is still there, so I slipped it through with a coat hanger.