Hi.
My name is Stuart, and today we're going to show you how to fit these new Turbosmart mechanical
boost gauge to your car.
To demonstrate the installation, today we're going to be using our Mitsubishi Evo 8 test
vehicle.
In the box, you'll find everything needed to install the boost gauge into your car.
You have the gauge, the panel mount bezel, the panel mount bracket and screws, vacuum
hose, T-piece, and instructions.
Also available separately is our mounting cup that can be used on roll-cage or dashboard.
First step in the installation process is to locate a suitable vacuum source on the
inlet manifold.
Making sure that the restrictor on the T-piece is facing towards the boost gauge.
Next we put the vacuum hose on the T-piece and run the vacuum hose through the firewall,
to a location that you want the gauge to be installed.
Now that we've installed the vacuum line, next thing to do is to install the gauge in
the cabin of the car.
Find a suitable location for the gauge in the car.
In this instance, we're going to mount it on top of the steering column so it's easy
to see.
Pull the vacuum hose through the firewall, and underneath the dash, to a location that
you want to mount your gauge.
Next we're going to wire up the backlighting on the gauge.
In this case, we're using the illumination wire from the stereo alone.
Check with the multimeter, and when you switch the headlights on in the car, the power is
supplied to the gauge.
With the steering column cover safely off the car, we are now ready to drill holes.
With the wires connected and the vacuum hose inserted into the back of the cup, we can
now put the cover back on the steering column.