Boost gauge housing?

[yakko]

I'm interested in mounting a boost gauge. I can't find any gauge housings for the Passat except for a VDO round housing. Any body have some pics. I know some one must have some cool place for the gauge.

Thanks in advance.
Randy

 

[Abacus]

Late 90's Ford F-150 gauge pod. Never thought I'd like the A-Pillar pod, but I've grown to like it.

 

[yakko]

Abacus,
What are the other two gauges? That looks nice.

 

[Abacus]

The top one is the only one hooked up and it's EGT and Boost. The bottom one is a boost gauge just taking up the space so it doesn't look horrible. I'll probably toss in another double gauge, oil temp and pressure. Westach makes some great gauges.

 

[Truckeratlarge]

Abacus -your F150 A-pilat pod looks pretty good.I'm curious if the A pilars are the same on the MK3 as our B4. I will certainly settle for what you have pictured.

Most important question is, What route did you choose to send you wires from the engine compartment all the way to the pod?

Dave

 

[FlyingFin]

I have a single version of that.... But I painted it grey to match the interior. It nicely wedges between the dash top and the rubber surround of the A pillar...


And the screw to locate was again painted grey so it didn't stand out like a spare plick at a Chinese wedding...





Just talk me through why you used a white screw cover and not a black one??

(it wasn't a complement!

 

[Yblocker]

I found the same conclusion that Abacus did. The pod fits 90's Ford F-series.

 

[Abacus]

Just talk me through why you used a white screw cover and not a black one??

I used that screw because I intended to color match the gauge pod, but I have not been able to find a suitable paint, so it is what it is for now.

 

[Truckeratlarge]

I'm almost sure I read in the past how someone else routed everything from engine to cabin. I've looked for days and haven't found anything.

What method or route did you take to get wires thru the firewall?

 

[FlyingFin]

On my Audi A4 B5, there is a section in the black plastic ECU housing which gives direct access to the inside of the car.... (you have to remove the Ecu if I remember correctly)

Thats where I routed mine....






FF

 

[goodmonkey]

I'm almost sure I read in the past how someone else routed everything from engine to cabin. I've looked for days and haven't found anything.

What method or route did you take to get wires thru the firewall?

On the B4, there is no speedometer cable, but the opening is still there normally with a rubber plug. That is where I run wires and such through.

 

[Steve Addy]

I'm almost sure I read in the past how someone else routed everything from engine to cabin. I've looked for days and haven't found anything.

What method or route did you take to get wires thru the firewall?

There's a bunch of unused grommets back behind the fuse box that you can get to. I wouldn't take one out completely but I would punch a hole through the center of one and run everything in that way.

Alternatively you could get the appropriate pass-through boot for that hole by hitting a JY and getting it off a junker.

Steve

 

[BluFalcon]

What specific year range is the gauge pod from? 87-97 F-150? It's either this or universal gauge mounts bolted to the A-Pillar.

 

[Yblocker]

I have a '90 F-250, and can't remember what made me check it, but after comparing the width of the pillars, it seemed like it would work so I ordered a pod for that year. So, short answer is 1990 F-series will work.

 

[Steve Addy]

I found the same conclusion that Abacus did. The pod fits 90's Ford F-series.

Nice gauge, looks like liquid filled? I like the boost gauges that aren't also vacuum...

Steve

 

[BluFalcon]

I have a '90 F-250, and can't remember what made me check it, but after comparing the width of the pillars, it seemed like it would work so I ordered a pod for that year. So, short answer is 1990 F-series will work.

Thanks!!

 

[Yblocker]

Yes, it's liquid filled. It is very quiet- they can be buzzy I understand. The lighting is good too, and is wired into the dimmer.

Ha. I see my F-250 I'm taking about through the windshield!