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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Talking Guage install

I have all of my guages here,and wondering how long it should take. I know it depends on if every thing goes right.

HAHA!!! Maybe a CHIP will be in order (possibilty on order).

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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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You are looking at a full days work IMO, if you are working out of your driveway like me.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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If your really good 4 hours. If it's your first time and you want them to look perfect, I agree with Suber, give yourself at least 8 hours.
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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I started late in the day in the garage with MANY beers and took a break that night and finished the next night with not as many beers. Darn near none. But I had 5 gauges that is what took me so long. Hmmmm???????????????
 
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 08:33 PM
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the boost and pyro are easy. not sure about the tranny.

the best instructions go to gts motorsports.com and gauge install. run your lights and pyro power off your 10 and 17 fuses with fuse taps. its pretty easy stuff.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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It's not too hard to do, Here's some picts to help you with it.
http://www.dieselmanor.com/diy/PSD3-...73gauge-p1.htm
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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just be careful how you route the stupid boost line, cause its real flimsy. i switched to 1/8" copper tube cause i couldnt run it with out creasing. good luck man
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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Here are another usefull links

http://www.smokyvalley.com/gauge_install.htm

http://www.gts-motorsports.com/gaugemountinst.html
 
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Ditto on the boost line. The first time I installed mine I kinked the boost line and didn't realize it until I had everything back together.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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I am pretty sure mine is still kinked! lol
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:53 PM
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Took me about 5 hours to install gauges on A pillar.

That included paint the pod mount to match and putting tans temp sensor in pressure port....
Took a brealk and took another hour to drill exhaust manifold for pyro probe..
All looks & works well....not in the dark anymore..
Oh...Boost gauge....If I can hear it singing ...it's working....right ?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Thanks for all the info, may try to work on it in the next couple of days.

Mexemo
 
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