Boost guage mounting
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Racer
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From: Winnipeg
Boost guage mounting
Just finishing STS install. Where have you guys been mounting boost guages. I ordered an Auto Meter guage and singlr pod with the kit but really don't like the looks when it is mounted on the "A" pillar. Does anyone make a better looking pod?
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by skywalker
Just finishing STS install. Where have you guys been mounting boost guages. I ordered an Auto Meter guage and singlr pod with the kit but really don't like the looks when it is mounted on the "A" pillar. Does anyone make a better looking pod?
Sorry couldn't resist. Seriously though, dual pod, boost and fuel pressure. Thats what most people do.
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From: Converse TX
Originally Posted by BlackMagicC5
I'm not sure if I read that correctly, but did you say single pod? I do think that would look funny. I used the dual pod for the Apillar and it looks very factory. That'll give you room for an extra gauge "oil pressure". Sorry couldn't resist. Seriously though, dual pod, boost and fuel pressure. Thats what most people do.
Sorry couldn't resist. Seriously though, dual pod, boost and fuel pressure. Thats what most people do.
I went with the dual pod I used BlackMagicC5's on my car and I like it. I have the white phantom fuel and boost guage and wired in the Alky light to boot 
Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
I've got Autometer Cobalt boost and fuel pressure gauges in a dual-pod...looks GREAT with the dash lighting at night.
I made the mistake of buying a ricey boost gauge cuz it looked good on the website...couldn't find a fuel pressure gauge to match and it didn't have a remote sensor (read: thread vacuum tubing 6-8 feet without kinking it.) I guess ricers don't care if they have enough fuel going to their motors.
I made the mistake of buying a ricey boost gauge cuz it looked good on the website...couldn't find a fuel pressure gauge to match and it didn't have a remote sensor (read: thread vacuum tubing 6-8 feet without kinking it.) I guess ricers don't care if they have enough fuel going to their motors.
Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
Originally Posted by kawboy5792
I am about to install dual pillar gauges in my C5 as well and thinking of going with the autometer cobalts as previously mentioned. Are you guys using electric or mechanical boost gauges?
The boost sensor is a seperate unit you need to mount in the engine bay, there's a nice little spot next to the brake booster in our car...I used a bit of L-bracket to mount it. (tho I think that may be the location for the clutch master cylinder for a 6-speed)
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Burning Brakes
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From: Parker, Colorado, USofA
Originally Posted by kawboy5792
Actually, autometer does make a mechanical boost gauge in the cobalt series. It is quite a bit cheaper.
Burning Brakes
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From: Silver Spring MD
Originally Posted by mdhmi
If you don't like the a-pillar just use the ashtray area.
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From: . Kona, HI. Orem, UT. PSL, FL
i currently have my console painted and may make another and place 3 guages where the ac control is and drop the ac to the ashtray area. still have a while to go as i dont have any power adders 
just have o pick one up and work some magic and see if i like the location for the gauges. the pod is a dead giveaway to a power adder and dont want to lead on too much.
just have o pick one up and work some magic and see if i like the location for the gauges. the pod is a dead giveaway to a power adder and dont want to lead on too much.
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From: St. Augustine Florida
Boost guage mounting
I purchased a Starcraft high rise hood from Lingenfelter when I installed my Magnuson supercharger. The hood has a 3" cowl, and I placed the gagues, Autometer Cobalt (electric) boost & fuel pressure in the back of the hood cowl facing the driver. I think the look is really sharp, especially at night. If you install electric gauges, make sure you tap into the right lead for the auto zeroing funtion of the gauges. On advice from another forum member, I spliced onto the pink wire from the ignition switch for that function, and it works perfect. Good Luck
Safety Car
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From: Minburn Ia
Originally Posted by TriniJoe
I have also seen someone with a custom made pod on the console in place of the unusable cup holder, but most of us use the a-pillar as pictured below.
Mine is on the A-pillar ... but gauge is level with my wheel ... and only 3 inches off to Lt side. Too close to the wheel for me.
Melting Slicks
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From: San Bruno Ca
Originally Posted by skywalker
Just finishing STS install. Where have you guys been mounting boost guages. I ordered an Auto Meter guage and singlr pod with the kit but really don't like the looks when it is mounted on the "A" pillar. Does anyone make a better looking pod?
The A-pillar mount is too much of a difference in focal length when looking quickly and shifting at the same time. The dash is the perfect distance so I want to keep all my gauges the same distance. I'll post a picture later when I am finished.
