Boost gauge install

[KRS333]

I just purchased a Apexi ELS2 boost gauge.. Can anybody give me a run down on how to install it?

[DTunedEvoX]

I just purchased a Apexi ELS2 boost gauge.. Can anybody give me a run down on how to install it?

Is that one w/ a control unit or not? Boost Gauges are fairly easy to install- you just gotta figure out where you wanna tap your boost source from and where you'll be pulling the power ... ground is pretty easy (anywhere) ...

[KRS333]

It's the one without the control box..

[DTunedEvoX]

Okay - how many wires are comming out of the gauge and what colors? Did you buy the gauge new or used? does it come w/ vaccume hose?

[KRS333]

It is new bro.. As for the wires i really do not remember how they look. Either way i will head you back up later.. Thanks

[turbolarry]

Is it this one?
http://www.apexi-usa.com/pdfInstallation/7.pdf

[silvery_eagle]

any cons for the cheap boost gauge from autometer?

[gofaster87]

any cons for the cheap boost gauge from autometer?

Well the cheap boost guages are mechanical which I dont really care for. Running vacuum hose inside the car can lead to leaks if youre not careful. Any electronic guage will be pricey including Autometer's.

[DTunedEvoX]

Is it this one?
http://www.apexi-usa.com/pdfInstallation/7.pdf

Thats a good one to use Karlos- straight from Apexi themselves. .. Thats where I tapped my electronic Defi BF's ... !

[KRS333]

Ok so i was looking at the Apexi gauge & the black wire is for ground which is easy but were do i connect the yellow? It's for the backlight but any safe place i should be tapping into?

[DTunedEvoX]

Ok so i was looking at the Apexi gauge & the black wire is for ground which is easy but were do i connect the yellow? It's for the backlight but any safe place i should be tapping into?

Where are you mounting this gauge? You can use Radio, Cigarette Lighter, Fuse Box, basically anywhere with a 12v source when the car is in the ON position according to the manual! Good luck and make sure you take pictures when your done!

[turbolarry]

Ok so i was looking at the Apexi gauge & the black wire is for ground which is easy but were do i connect the yellow? It's for the backlight but any safe place i should be tapping into?

I splice my gauge lights to the light bulb for the ashtray. Open up the center console and it's right there. It will turn on and off with the parking lights.

[KRS333]

Ok so i was looking at the Apexi gauge & the black wire is for ground which is easy but were do i connect the yellow? It's for the backlight but any safe place i should be tapping into?

I splice my gauge lights to the light bulb for the ashtray. Open up the center console and it's right there. It will turn on and off with the parking lights.

That is a pretty good idea bro.. Thanks guys. I will post some pics as well Dereck..

[WavMixer]

any cons for the cheap boost gauge from autometer?

Well the cheap boost guages are mechanical which I dont really care for. Running vacuum hose inside the car can lead to leaks if youre not careful. Any electronic guage will be pricey including Autometer's.You can pinch an electrical wire easier than you can a vacuum line. I can understand not running a mechanical fuel pressure gauge inside the car, but running a vacuum line should be no big deal. I have a mechanical Defi boost gauge and I ran the vacuum line so that it would not get pinched, burned or cut. I have no problems with mine.

[KRS333]

Ok one last question before you guys beat the shit out of me.. My Apexi boost gauge states plug my hoses into the Intake Manifold & to the Fule pressure. Now i am also installing a MBC & i am going off the Halman instruction.. That also states to plug in a hose into the Intake monifold. Do i have to three way the hose from the boost gauge & the MBC to the monifold?

[kimletrim]

For the boost guage, just T into the fuel pressure line and omit the intake manifold. You are making it more difficult than it really is. Get you boost guage working first and then deal with the MBC. One step at a time buddy!

[cman6453]

Hey everyone - Can someone point out which tube I should be splicing into for the vacuum connection? It'll be my luck to splice into the wrong one. I have a VDO mechanical gauge from 42draftdesigns.

Thanks!!

[cman6453]

I'll reply to my own question for the benefit of the other noobies like me. Found a link on lancershop.com:

Boost gauge install (http://www.lancershop.com/customer/pages.php?pageid=14).

[silvery_eagle]

bump for some good info when i'm doing a search for boost gauge.