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Old Jul 10th, 2006, 05:00 AM   #1
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Canada Boost Gauge Installation

Has anyone installed a boost gauge ? How did you do it?
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Old Jul 10th, 2006, 01:20 PM   #2 (permalink)
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try this:

http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/NMI7625_INSTR.zip

if you are not using OEM gauges but using them from other vendors, it is the same procedure.
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Old Jul 10th, 2006, 03:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
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You can also go for the more integrated look by installing the gauge in one of your vents like I have:

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Old Jul 21st, 2006, 01:28 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Hi - car to share the model and diameter of the gauge in your vent?

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Old Jul 21st, 2006, 01:40 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Does your 2-spoke wheel have MFSW controls???

my 2-spoke MFSW's leather is peeling so looking for another wheel!!!

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try this:

http://www.minimania.com/pdfile/NMI7625_INSTR.zip

if you are not using OEM gauges but using them from other vendors, it is the same procedure.

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Quote: Originally Posted by DJBlack
Hi - car to share the model and diameter of the gauge in your vent?

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Its a Speco gauge, and from memory its the 58mm size.
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Thanks... that looks a very neat install!

Did you need any special T piece to fit it, or was it a normal straight through jobbie?

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