Forced Induction gauge setups

Drew303 · 05-22-2015, 03:01 PM

Just wondering what others are running for your gauges with forced induction, like what gauges and where they are installed. I was originally planning on using the factory gauge pod for oil press, boost, and A/F but apparently that spot is a pain to mess with so now considering the idea of A pillar pods.

Chuck33079 · 05-22-2015, 03:05 PM

Most people use one of Gale's A pillar pods. I'm running boost and AFR on the pillar, and a scangauge with water temp, timing, iat and throttle position on a blendmount above the rearview mirror.

Drew303 · 05-22-2015, 03:20 PM

what is it about the factory gauge pod that makes people not want to re-use it for aftermarket gauges?

Chuck33079 · 05-22-2015, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Drew303

what is it about the factory gauge pod that makes people not want to re-use it for aftermarket gauges?

You basically have to pull the dash to put new gauges in. Also, all three OEM gauges are one piece behind the dash, so you have to replace them all instead of just one or two.

Drew303 · 05-22-2015, 03:33 PM

I already have defi boost and oil press gauges (not installed yet obviously) and am buying A/f gauge soon. In my case would it be worth it to pay someone to install gauges in factory locations considering I would still have to buy a a pillar pod and that still would only hold 2 of the 3?

Chuck33079 · 05-22-2015, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew303

I already have defi boost and oil press gauges (not installed yet obviously) and am buying A/f gauge soon. In my case would it be worth it to pay someone to install gauges in factory locations considering I would still have to buy a a pillar pod and that still would only hold 2 of the 3?

That's up to you. It would be a cleaner install in the dash. It just depends on how much you want to spend.

Drew303 · 05-22-2015, 03:39 PM

as little as possible. People werent lying when they said boost was not cheap!

Chuck33079 · 05-22-2015, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew303

as little as possible. People werent lying when they said boost was not cheap!

Boost done right is extremely expensive.

Adalvar · 05-23-2015, 11:13 PM

Pictures would be cool.

-Adalvar

fryzia23 · 05-24-2015, 10:12 AM

Here is my setup with Defi Red Racer gauges and a/f innovate gauge

Rob298mx · 05-25-2015, 12:21 AM

Chuck post a pic of your setup!

Chuck33079 · 05-25-2015, 09:30 AM

http://www.the370z.com/attachments/m...807.572137.jpg

Drew303 · 05-25-2015, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fryzia23

Here is my setup with Defi Red Racer gauges and a/f innovate gauge

I might do this setup. I already have 2 defi guages and I would like a 3rd to match, but they dont make A/F gauge

fryzia23 · 05-25-2015, 06:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drew303

I might do this setup. I already have 2 defi guages and I would like a 3rd to match, but they dont make A/F gauge

I was thinking the same thing so I decided to get a third matching one and installed A/F in the cubby hole which its the easiest of all.

05-22-2015, 03:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 12	Forced Induction gauge setups Just wondering what others are running for your gauges with forced induction, like what gauges and where they are installed. I was originally planning on using the factory gauge pod for oil press, boost, and A/F but apparently that spot is a pain to mess with so now considering the idea of A pillar pods.

05-22-2015, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Most people use one of Gale's A pillar pods. I'm running boost and AFR on the pillar, and a scangauge with water temp, timing, iat and throttle position on a blendmount above the rearview mirror. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

05-25-2015, 12:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rob298mx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: NH Posts: 91 Drives: 2010 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Chuck post a pic of your setup! __________________ 2010 Nissan 370z F.I. TT

05-25-2015, 09:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	http://www.the370z.com/attachments/m...807.572137.jpg __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 12	I already have defi boost and oil press gauges (not installed yet obviously) and am buying A/f gauge soon. In my case would it be worth it to pay someone to install gauges in factory locations considering I would still have to buy a a pillar pod and that still would only hold 2 of the 3?

05-22-2015, 03:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Drew303 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 142 Drives: 2011 Turbo Nismo Rep Power: 12	as little as possible. People werent lying when they said boost was not cheap!

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Adalvar Base Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 179 Drives: 13 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 12	Pictures would be cool. -Adalvar