This is a guide on how to mount a boost gauge in the cigarette lighter. I've seen alot of posts looking for this so I decided to take some pics and post them up after I was done with mine.
This is the thread that I used for hooking up the boost gauge http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205099
This is the thread that I used for the turbo timer http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126729
I used a chiltons manual for getting the center console out.
The supplies needed.
- Screw Driver for removing the center console.
- Boost Gauge + all associated hardware
- Drill
- Drill bit (whatever size your gauge is)
- 1/4" drill bit (only if you install the turbo timer through the console)
- Dremel if you dont have a drill or a bit big enough for your gauge.
Once you have the center console out you need to get your drill bit or dremel to remove the center of the cigarette lighter.
2 1/8" in my case
Making sure that it is supported and start drilling it out. Go slow because the plastic starts to burn and curl, the slower you go the better
Boost gauge installed.
I decided to go a step further and install my turbo timer in the same location. I have the Apexi Pen Type Turbo Timer which is attached to a control box. The way to get the two disconnected is by removing the white attachment on the control box. You can take the two screws out then remove the white clip.
You can then take a 1/4" drill bit through the center console near the end of where you want your TT to be and then squeeze the white connector through the hole.
Final Product
If you have any questions post them up or pm me. John
This is the thread that I used for hooking up the boost gauge http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=205099
This is the thread that I used for the turbo timer http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126729
I used a chiltons manual for getting the center console out.
The supplies needed.
- Screw Driver for removing the center console.
- Boost Gauge + all associated hardware
- Drill
- Drill bit (whatever size your gauge is)
- 1/4" drill bit (only if you install the turbo timer through the console)
- Dremel if you dont have a drill or a bit big enough for your gauge.
Once you have the center console out you need to get your drill bit or dremel to remove the center of the cigarette lighter.
2 1/8" in my case
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Making sure that it is supported and start drilling it out. Go slow because the plastic starts to burn and curl, the slower you go the better
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Boost gauge installed.
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I decided to go a step further and install my turbo timer in the same location. I have the Apexi Pen Type Turbo Timer which is attached to a control box. The way to get the two disconnected is by removing the white attachment on the control box. You can take the two screws out then remove the white clip.
You can then take a 1/4" drill bit through the center console near the end of where you want your TT to be and then squeeze the white connector through the hole.
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Final Product
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If you have any questions post them up or pm me. John
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