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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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Custom Boost Guage

Well, I figured that I'd post up some pics of my custom boost guage I engineered using a PIC and GM 3bar MAP sensor. I've been using it in my car and it works great but I've never had it mounted. So, I'm in the process of doing that right now. I'm replacing the factory clock with the LCD which fits the opening perfectly. I fab'd some brackets, mounted the LCD, and now just need to get it installed in the car. Hopefully within the next couple weeks. I don't drive my car during the winter, so I'm not in any real hurry. Only when I get some time.

It should look great when powered up.


Let me know when you think.


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Attached Thumbnails Custom Boost Guage-boost_cluster1.jpg   Custom Boost Guage-boost_cluster_back.jpg   Custom Boost Guage-boost_display.jpg  
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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i wish i was handy to make something like that. looks good
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:44 AM
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So far, it looks bad a$$ Sir! Get it done and take some pics with a _REAL_ camera ;P
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Looks good
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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That's the bomb diggity right there... how does it look during the day with lots of sunshine?
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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i like that... its different.. and a , bcuz u did it yourself...
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 08:54 AM
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That's pretty sweet, and a good location IMO. Props to you.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:02 AM
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that would be sweet. could you give us some more details?? is it just boost and vacuum or other info?? estimated cost to build one??
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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You should patent it, and mass produce a more refined version of it. You could make some serious loot!
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by X350ZOwner
You should patent it, and mass produce a more refined version of it. You could make some serious loot!
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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For a reasonable price, id buy one!
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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From what I see, it doesn't look to hard to make.
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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i'd definitely buy one, thums up man!
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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How come I never learn to that in my electronic engineering classes

Looks bad @ss. Keep us posted, and sell them
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Old Jan 5, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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sick!
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