t0ad Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 Alright, so I got my boost gauge installed a little while ago. It's the ProSport electrical model. The hardest part of the install? Shoving the friggin' tubing onto all the little connectors! I do have one question though, it seems to read boost spot-on compared to the AP hooked up to the OBD port (right around 15psi in 3rd), but it's vacuum readings are way off. Like, the AP will say -9 to -11 at idle, but the gauge will be reading -20 to -30. Any ideas on what the culprit might be there? It's not really a huge deal to me since it reads fine into boost, but still. Anyway, here's a little picture documentary of the journey. First, the merchandise: http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall01.jpg The merchandise installed: http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall02.jpg The big hole in my dash: http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall03.jpg Where I tapped into to get my readings: http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall04.jpg Where I went through the firewall at: http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall05.jpg The boost sensor (I mounted it inside the dash to the right of the trip computer/cubby assembly): http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall06.jpg Lovely mess of wiring all hooked up and ready to go (FYI, I tapped into trip computer's yellow with red stripe wire for power to the red and white wires on the gauge, and the black with yellow stripe wire for a ground): http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall07.jpg All done! http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall08.jpg And with no flash: http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/boostgaugeinstall09.jpg And finally, the sweep. http://softwarepirate.net/pics/car/newgauge.avi This concludes your large post full of large pictures. Thanks again to CasopoliS for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDC Tuning Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 some gauges meaure vaccum In -Psi and some I n inches o mercury that's your differnce TDC Tunings LGT Forum Cobb, Perrin, APS, Invidia, Megan racing and MORE!! Your #1 source For Subaru / Legacy GT performance parts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftride Posted August 26, 2006 Share Posted August 26, 2006 yeah my prosport is inmg *vb gallery* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ad Posted August 26, 2006 Author Share Posted August 26, 2006 Oho, I see. Had I actually READ the gauge, I would've noticed that Thanks for the explanation there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted August 27, 2006 Share Posted August 27, 2006 That looks great, maybe I will get the electrical boost now! Love the cubbypod man... I don't get to see many pics of them installed but it just puts a smile to my face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 subscribe Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmarko Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Love the cubbypod man... I don't get to see many pics of them installed but it just puts a smile to my face. Me too. Wish you were making more of them. PS--to the thread starter, you might want to get some zip ties on that T fitting where you tapped in to the boost line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ad Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 Me too. Wish you were making more of them. PS--to the thread starter, you might want to get some zip ties on that T fitting where you tapped in to the boost line. Yeah, don't worry about that, I ended up putting zipties on all the connections I made. Although, with the force that was required to get that tubing on the fittings, I don't think it would ever come off regardless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Did you use the little Air filter they gave you. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ad Posted August 28, 2006 Author Share Posted August 28, 2006 Yeah, I stuck it in-line about halfway. Not sure what the point of it is (other than filtering air, of course), but I put it regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted August 28, 2006 Share Posted August 28, 2006 I noticed when I did mine that the black hose off of the BOV/BPV can slide onto th "T" fitting a bit more than you have showing in your picture. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirSix Posted January 17, 2007 Share Posted January 17, 2007 Just-won-a-cubbypod-in-the-donation-thread-gonna-do-this-install-need-these-instructions-subscribe I tell myself that an N/A Forester is just an STI without all the fluff like, power, handling, style, racing heritage, and curb appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 And here I was hoping that whoever one that wanted to sell or trade. Airsix. let's see pics when you're done. Subscribed If I'm going faster than you, Move Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 And here I was hoping that whoever one that wanted to sell or trade. Airsix. let's see pics when you're done. Subscribed I hope he's done by now:lol: Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted December 29, 2007 Share Posted December 29, 2007 Good point. I thought this was in the latest Make-a-wish charity give. :-D If I'm going faster than you, Move Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CzarDestructo Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Quick question, how does the cubby hole and vents pop out without taking anything else out of the dash? I always assumed the radio would have to be removed in order to get at the cubby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGT Dave Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Quick question, how does the cubby hole and vents pop out without taking anything else out of the dash? I always assumed the radio would have to be removed in order to get at the cubby. Basically, you just need to use a small screwdriver in one of the corners of the vent/cubby insert and gently pull it out. After that, there's just a few clips all around the side you need to pull out. There's some good instructions for doing that on Casopolis' cubbypod site here: http://www.casopolis.com/install/Cubbypod_I_Installation.pdf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 Basically, you just need to use a small screwdriver in one of the corners of the vent/cubby insert and gently pull it out. After that, there's just a few clips all around the side you need to pull out. There's some good instructions for doing that on Casopolis' cubbypod site here: http://www.casopolis.com/install/Cubbypod_I_Installation.pdf. Thanks! Beat me to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted December 30, 2007 Share Posted December 30, 2007 isn't the point of a remote sending unit so you DON'T have to run a vaccum line through the firewall? My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bimmer Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 isn't the point of a remote sending unit so you DON'T have to run a vaccum line through the firewall? I'm about to do a boost gauge, and I had figured on mounting the sending unit in the engine bay and just running wires through the firewall. That's the right way to do it, right? Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CwhillVT Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Yep, thats how i did it. Just zip tie the pressure transducer(sender) to something under the hood and run the wires into the car. Much easier than running the vaccum line through and risking kinking/rubbing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
underpowerd Posted September 26, 2008 Share Posted September 26, 2008 here's a pic of how i went through the firewall with just the electrical wires. the diamond shaped rubber grommet below the sender does not need to be harmed at all and dumps the wires in a good place between the fusebox and cubby. Here's the wiring that worked for me, no oem wiring harmed, ended up very clean and tucked in nicely with some tape/zips: From a posted suggestion, I used a buss 'add-an-accessory' fuse tap ($5 @ Advance) that allows you to independently fuse-protect the gauge, 'solderless' joiners ($3), standard tri-color spool of auto wire ($3), and a spare 10A atm fuse. the green wire from the gauge connects to the white wire from the sender. the black wires from both sender and gauge connect to the gold bolt left of the steering wheel (you can crimp both into a 'u' or 'o' connector for this). the red/white wires from the gauge and the red wire from the sender all go to the fuse device placed in cig lighter circuit #20 in the panel. i like white full time, so just taped the end of the orange wire. last pic shows how i ran the wires/connector to the back of the gauge through the slit that is in the top/back of the cubby without any alteration (just takes bit of help from a screwdriver to wedge it through). gauge fits in there nice & snug with the rubber carpet removed; i figure i'll make some sort of pod/cover for it someday just for asthetics. nothing original here, just thought it'd be good to have it in one place -- thanks to all who posted gauge install tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lossol Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 This is a great thread! Nice pics guys. VBG1 gauges available at www.gtboostgauge.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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