Swap boost gauge for volt??

[SidewayzSupra]

I know this has probably been asked and done before but simple question. Is it possable and how do you do it..IE wires, etc... I have a volt gauge waiting. Any help thanks. -T

 

[drunk_medic]

I haven't done this, but it seems like a general electrical project, where you probably just have to set it in the place inside the gauge cluster, hook a wire spliced from your switched/ignition power to one side of the gauge, and then a ground wire to the other side.

Do you know anything about simple electrical systems, or have you done anything electrical related on your car, even installing/crimping in a car stereo?

 

[mkIIIman089]

I did it and its pretty straight forward. All you have to do is install it and jump these two screws with a piece of wire, I can't for the life of me remember where I saw the guide for it though.

 

[empera]

i did mine but it reads like 10 volts instead of 12 hehe..

 

[SidewayzSupra]

I've done a lot of stereos and some electrical in my car but was wondering if there is already wire feeds. Also what two screws did you jump?? I'd like to get this in because by boost gauge is worthless once on the gas. Thanks for your guys help. -T

 

[chriso]

Here you go guys.....I haven't done it myself yet but I am planning on it.

http://www.autosoftsys.com/supra/voltmeter/

 

[SidewayzSupra]

You guys kick ass I'm doing the mod tomorrow, thanks again.

 

[supraman7mgte]

just make sure you have the correct style needle,after i did mine and put it back together i noticed that there is a SLIGHT difference in the 2

 

[SidewayzSupra]

What do you mean 2??? The N/A gauge cam eout of an 87 and my cluster is a 89+ is that what you meant it has to be out of the same years??? Thanks -T

 

[supraman7mgte]

there are 2 different types i think,just make sure the turbo one looks the others. i mean it will still work

 

[Ckanderson]

i did mine but it reads like 10 volts instead of 12 hehe..

yea i was worried about that so i took a variable power suply used for medical devices and adjusted the needle... needless to say mine was about 1.5 volts off...

 

[shaeff]

there are 2 different types i think,just make sure the turbo one looks the others. i mean it will still work

turbos didnt come with voltmeters, they came with boost gauges. the difference in needles would be 86.5-88 or 89-92 clusters. if you'll notice, on the late model cluster, the numbering is different, too.

-shaeff

 

[SidewayzSupra]

Just got done with the swap, works titties. Now what volts should it be running. It shows around 14v, also what temp should our oil be at for my auto meter oil temp. gauge. Thanks. Tejon

 

[supraman7mgte]

turbos didnt come with voltmeters, they came with boost gauges. the difference in needles would be 86.5-88 or 89-92 clusters. if you'll notice, on the late model cluster, the numbering is different, too.

-shaeff

I was talking about the needles,not the gauges