Installing Pyro and Boost gauges in a GU

[macca86]

My zd30 engine boost changes depending on how you drive it. Flat out it normally peaks at 15psi and very rarely spikes to 18 to 20 but I back off then as this is danger territory hence why you got the guage. Normal driving will see 10psi hope that helps.

[Leighw85]

Could I use the same wiring from the gauge that's in there now to wire up a 0-30 psi gauge? I need to get a 52mm one anyway to fit in the pillar I'm getting

Cheers

[YNOT]

Yes you can. Most boost gauges are mechanical and only need wiring for the backlighting. You can use the same wiring to get power the the pyro gauge for backlighting as well.

Tony

[Leighw85]

Sweet. So it's just a case of hooking up the wires on a different gauge? Nothing has to be set or anything does it?

[patch697]

Sweet. So it's just a case of hooking up the wires on a different gauge? Nothing has to be set or anything does it?

If you already have a boost gauge & your just replacing it with another then all you'll need should be in place. The backing lights may not be interchangeable (most gauges have different holders for there backing lights but some will interchange) but the wires powering your existing backing light will be right to use on your now gauges backing light.

[Wizard52]

Just had Autron dual gauge for boost and EGT installed by AMMS and it sits on "shroud ?" around steering column and just in front of instrument panel. Neat fit so tacho and speedo are still perfectly visible.
Only comment is that gauge is quiet bright as the DX coil cab GU can't dim dash lights

[patch697]

Just had Autron dual gauge for boost and EGT installed by AMMS and it sits on "shroud ?" around steering column and just in front of instrument panel. Neat fit so tacho and speedo are still perfectly visible.
Only comment is that gauge is quiet bright as the DX coil cab GU can't dim dash lights

Get on there web site & have a read.... There may be a way to fix this.

If its the one im thinking of your dash dimmer may not have worked anyway as its a mini LCD read out.

[Leighw85]

Yes you can. Most boost gauges are mechanical and only need wiring for the backlighting. You can use the same wiring to get power the the pyro gauge for backlighting as well.

Tony

i think the gauge in my car is electric not mechanical
Its a Pivot Stepping Gauge SG-BP.
if it is what are my options?
If i did get another electric one will it plug straight in or will i have to re-wire?

cheers all

[Leighw85]

Does the pyro gauge get connected to the exhaust just after the turbo?
Or where about do you put the pin in?
I'm seeing if I'm able to do this myself, going to save myself about $220 by the looks of it

[AB]

You can put it on the dump pipe which is the angled pipe right after the turbo that connects to the exhaust.