Boost gauge for Supercharger

zmanelite · 02-10-2015, 12:21 PM

I want to replace the little Voltage pod with a stand alone Boost gauge
Anyone know of one that would fit and not look out of place ?
Maybe a walk thru on taking that piece of dash apart

theDreamer · 02-10-2015, 12:23 PM

1) You have a few choices on gauges, I would advise spending a little as if you do put this in the dash you do not want it to fail as some of the cheaper ones have been known to do.

2) The 3 gauges in the dash are run on a single board so if you want to replace 1 you have to do them all.

JWillis72 · 02-10-2015, 12:28 PM

I found that out the hard way.

VSS370z · 02-10-2015, 12:37 PM

Yeap it sucks but you will have to get 3 gauges to replace the stock ones or place the gauge somewhere else.

theDreamer · 02-10-2015, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by VSS370z

Yeap it sucks but you will have to get 3 gauges to replace the stock ones or place the gauge somewhere else.

Yep, can contact I believe GaleForce who does 1 or 2 pods for the A pillar.

zmanelite · 02-10-2015, 12:53 PM

So if I do all 3 what else can I use or messure in the pods ?

JWillis72 · 02-10-2015, 12:59 PM

I have a combo boost/AFR in the first one, 2nd is Aquamist controls and 3rd is oil temp. The Aquamist is coming out and being replaced with radiator temp.

theDreamer · 02-10-2015, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by zmanelite

So if I do all 3 what else can I use or messure in the pods ?

-Boost
-Air/Fuel Ratio
-Oil pressure
-Oil Temp
-Coolant Temp

jwick · 02-10-2015, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite

So if I do all 3 what else can I use or messure in the pods ?

Whatever you want. I recommend AFR/Boost/Fuel Pressure for any boosted car. If you already monitor some of those then you could add Oil Pressure. If you are removing the factory oil temp gauge, then adding that back in wouldn't be a bad idea either.

zmanelite · 02-10-2015, 01:06 PM

Ok now what gauges are recommended?
Any install walk thru?

jwick · 02-10-2015, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zmanelite

Ok now what gauges are recommended?
Any install walk thru?

Digital or analog? or some of both?

gbrettin · 02-10-2015, 01:15 PM

How about this: You could keep the electronics functioning correctly by not completely destroying, let's say the clock, by keeping the components plugged in and hiding the the clock under the dash. This way you could add a gauge and keep the others stock if you want to.

Personally, I'm going to replace all three.

OMGWTFBBQ · 02-10-2015, 09:07 PM

I went with Defi Advance RS boost, oil temp, and oil pressure gauges in the triple meter. Two Innovate AFR gauges are going into the A-pillar soon. I went with the Advance RS because the green matches the rest of my interior lights.

GaleForce · 02-10-2015, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OMGWTFBBQ

I went with Defi Advance RS boost, oil temp, and oil pressure gauges in the triple meter. Two Innovate AFR gauges are going into the A-pillar soon. I went with the Advance RS because the green matches the rest of my interior lights.

You should look for a Haltech dual display AFR gauge. Two reading in one 52mm gauge. #winning

Ill · 02-10-2015, 10:05 PM

I use use "boost / Oil Temp / Oil Pressure" in my OEM location. I also use my EBC and my Wideband in the cubby. GTM did the install with this DIY guide.

All ProSport 60mm Evo Premium Series and a GFB EBC.

02-10-2015, 12:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Boost gauge for Supercharger I want to replace the little Voltage pod with a stand alone Boost gauge Anyone know of one that would fit and not look out of place ? Maybe a walk thru on taking that piece of dash apart __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

02-10-2015, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	1) You have a few choices on gauges, I would advise spending a little as if you do put this in the dash you do not want it to fail as some of the cheaper ones have been known to do. 2) The 3 gauges in the dash are run on a single board so if you want to replace 1 you have to do them all. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

02-10-2015, 12:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	So if I do all 3 what else can I use or messure in the pods ? __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

02-10-2015, 01:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
zmanelite Track Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Anaheim Posts: 753 Drives: 370 Z Nismo Rep Power: 37	Ok now what gauges are recommended? Any install walk thru? __________________ Instagram @zmanscm

02-10-2015, 09:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I went with Defi Advance RS boost, oil temp, and oil pressure gauges in the triple meter. Two Innovate AFR gauges are going into the A-pillar soon. I went with the Advance RS because the green matches the rest of my interior lights. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

02-10-2015, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	I found that out the hard way.

02-10-2015, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
VSS370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 380 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z CY M6 Rep Power: 13	Yeap it sucks but you will have to get 3 gauges to replace the stock ones or place the gauge somewhere else.

02-10-2015, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
JWillis72 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Fort Myers FL Posts: 2,002 Drives: 2009 370Z yellow 7AT Rep Power: 45	I have a combo boost/AFR in the first one, 2nd is Aquamist controls and 3rd is oil temp. The Aquamist is coming out and being replaced with radiator temp.

02-10-2015, 01:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,280 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	How about this: You could keep the electronics functioning correctly by not completely destroying, let's say the clock, by keeping the components plugged in and hiding the the clock under the dash. This way you could add a gauge and keep the others stock if you want to. Personally, I'm going to replace all three.

02-10-2015, 10:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ill Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Bellevue Posts: 177 Drives: 09 370z Base 6MT Rep Power: 13	I use use "boost / Oil Temp / Oil Pressure" in my OEM location. I also use my EBC and my Wideband in the cubby. GTM did the install with this DIY guide. All ProSport 60mm Evo Premium Series and a GFB EBC. jwick likes this. __________________ Old - GTM TT Stage 1 - 487whp / 415wtrq - bunch of goodies. New - 2011 Shelby GT500 - 2.3L VMP TVS - JLT CAI. Last edited by Ill; 02-10-2015 at 11:09 PM.

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