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Old Sep 22, 2004, 10:07 PM
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Help on Gauge Install

I have an Apex'i EL Mechanical Boost gauge. I've read the two install threads, but in this case, I have a problem, because I have a gauge, but none of the stuff that typically comes with. Getting a length of vacuum hose was no problem, but that was really about it. None of the t-fittings I saw in the auto parts store were even close to the right size.

Also, there's some hokey connectors on the back of the gauge, so I don't know what to do with them. There are two screws with lock washers and hand tightening nuts. At first, I thought I'd be hooking one to power, one to ground, and be good to go. But there's also this crazy third port with two prongs about 5mm apart, surrounded by a little white plug housing. When I look on the Apex'i website, the pdf manual suggests the power/ground connects to this plug. And also that there's some sort of air filter involved.
http://www.apexi-usa.com/productdocu...mech_boost.pdf

Here is a pic of the back of the gauge.

http://members.aol.com/zupikachu/myhomepage/boost.jpg
Old Sep 23, 2004, 05:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Hatorade
I have an Apex'i EL Mechanical Boost gauge. I've read the two install threads, but in this case, I have a problem, because I have a gauge, but none of the stuff that typically comes with. Getting a length of vacuum hose was no problem, but that was really about it. None of the t-fittings I saw in the auto parts store were even close to the right size.

Also, there's some hokey connectors on the back of the gauge, so I don't know what to do with them. There are two screws with lock washers and hand tightening nuts. At first, I thought I'd be hooking one to power, one to ground, and be good to go. But there's also this crazy third port with two prongs about 5mm apart, surrounded by a little white plug housing. When I look on the Apex'i website, the pdf manual suggests the power/ground connects to this plug. And also that there's some sort of air filter involved.
http://www.apexi-usa.com/productdocu...mech_boost.pdf

Here is a pic of the back of the gauge.


http://members.aol.com/zupikachu/myhomepage/boost.jpg
ok, i got the same gauge. you'll need the connecter that has two wire, one for ground and 1 for power. the hockey connectors are for the mount that comes with the guage new.
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Ahhh, so that's what those are for. Thanks, man. Although, now I have NO idea where to grab that wire. It's certainly not sitting around at a Pep Boys.




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