Will my 52mm boost guage fit in the stock boost gauge holder?

[wutang200]

Would be interested in knowing if this is possible if I removed the standard boost gauge from a pillar.

I already have an Autometer 52mm gauge from my S14a and would like to re-use this if possible instead of buying a new gauge.

Thanks in advance.

 

[DeanS15]

yes it will, just remove the front part and fit it into that, then clip it back on. job done.

 

[wutang200]

Thanks Dean. The gauge I have is mechanical so am I right in saying the existing piping can be used?

 

[JEZ 8553]

The OEM gauge isnt mechanical as the controller unit sits in the engine bay behind the fuse box. You will need to run a boost hose into the pillar by replacing the short existing boost hose.

 

[Yakozan]

Thanks Dean. The gauge I have is mechanical so am I right in saying the existing piping can be used?

Stock gauge is electronic, so there is no piping there. Only wires

 

[wutang200]

Thanks guys. Is it the vacuum pipe I require or actual boost hose?

I already have plenty of boost hose lying about but will have to buy a T piece and vacuum pipe if required.

 

[DeanS15]

on the drives side suspension inner wing in the engine bay there is a little black box with a grey electrical plug going to it and a vacuum hose. unplug the grey plug and unplug the vacuum hose then tuck the plug out the way and completely unbolt the black box. this is no longer needed as it is the sensor for the original gauge. you can then tee into this vacuum hose for the supply for the new gauge.

 

[wutang200]

Thanks Dean will look into this later today

 

[Madrocky]

Pics could help

 

[DeanS15]

ill try and do you some soon, but it is raining lol

 

[wutang200]

I've just been out and had a look at what needs to be done and it looks pretty easy removing the controller thing as its held on with 2 screws against the suspension turret.

There is a vacuum hose going between the controller and a T section a short distance away. Is this the same T section that requires a new vacuum pipe fitting on it?

 

[DeanS15]

yep remove the thin vacuum hose that goes to the sensor from the tee piece, then fit your new vacuum for the gauge onto there

 

[wutang200]

Thanks very much for that. Does seem pretty easy to do

Am I running the vacuum hose along inside of the opening on the drivers side wing to get it to the A-Pillar?

 

[DeanS15]

theres a rubber gromet in the bulkhead behind the inle manifold that is the ideal place to pass it through.