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07-10-2006, 06:17 PM
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One Tough Cookie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Orlando
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Boost Gauge install write up. 05+ taco
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Choose the location of your install:
2: Pop cover off by gently prying from the top. There are three clips holding it in. Once done, you will see this:
3: Run your vacuum line. Since the controller is mounted by the glove box, run the vacuum line in front of the console in between it and the firewall.
Once by the driverside floorboard, you should be able to route it up into this hole fairly easily.
Choose where you are grabbing your 12v+ switched and ground from, and get that up here also for the gauge.
Next you should see this:
4: Okay, my gauge is 2 1/16", so I used a hole saw on my drill and made a 2" hole right in the middle of the black plastic. Now BEWARE... the middle is difficult to eyeball due to the shape of the piece. I suggest taking all the time in the world right here... you mess up this hole, and you are done.
Next I slipped the gauge into the hole I drilled.
5: Complete your connections to the vacuum and illumination for the gauge, and pop it into place.
If you drilled the hole on the black piece in the right spot, it should pop in using the existing clips and hold very well without a problem at all.
Finished Product:
Lit Up :
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07-10-2006, 06:56 PM
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Stupid is stupid does
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: NY Long Island
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what type of FI do you have ?
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07-10-2006, 07:12 PM
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One Tough Cookie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Orlando
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URD's S/C
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07-10-2006, 07:19 PM
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Posting Guru
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: California Deserts
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That is a sweet install! I never would have thought of putting a guage there. I guess it helps that it already has the hole from where the 4X4 switch should be. How is that supercharger working out for you?
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2006 Tacoma Prerunner 4.0L V6 6spd, A-Cab, TRD, Tow
URD Short Shifter, Dual Exhaust

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07-10-2006, 08:09 PM
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Official TN Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Gilbert Arizona
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That location will require you to take your eyes off the road. What about a pillar mount?
I wonder if any aftermarket company will come out with a guage pod for the Tacoma that fit right on top of the dash above the stereo . I want to hook up water temp and oil pressure guage. I haven't seen any pics here about guys who have installed aftermarket guages.
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07-10-2006, 08:35 PM
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One Tough Cookie
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Originally Posted by Maticuno
That is a sweet install! I never would have thought of putting a guage there. I guess it helps that it already has the hole from where the 4X4 switch should be. How is that supercharger working out for you?
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Working out GREAT... but i cant seem to keep my foot outta boost lmao..
I dont particularly care for A - pillar mounts.... makes me feel like a civic.
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07-10-2006, 09:41 PM
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Posting Guru
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How much boost are you running, and what was the effect on your gas mileage? Do you have to run 91?
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2006 Tacoma Prerunner 4.0L V6 6spd, A-Cab, TRD, Tow
URD Short Shifter, Dual Exhaust

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07-10-2006, 10:50 PM
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"Clean" the best mod.
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Maine
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When are you going to get another boost gauge?
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07-10-2006, 11:01 PM
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Don't mess with the Blue
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Wichita, KS
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Nice writeup. Seems like a pretty easy install. Looks great. Love the blue when it's lit.
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07-11-2006, 01:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2003
Location: southern california
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Nice install!
Added to the Sticky.
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07-11-2006, 06:41 AM
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One Tough Cookie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Orlando
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Originally Posted by Maticuno
How much boost are you running, and what was the effect on your gas mileage? Do you have to run 91?
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Only 4 PSI for now, I am running a low boost pulley.
In Florida we have 93, not 91 for premium, but I have been running 93 since day 1 anyhow. Now I have a reason to.
cj99siWhen are you going to get another boost gauge?
Huh?
BigblueNice writeup. Seems like a pretty easy install. Looks great. Love the blue when it's lit.
Thank you
cam2XrunnerNice install!
Added to the Sticky.
Thanks Cam!
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07-11-2006, 10:17 AM
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"Clean" the best mod.
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Im just giving you hard time about the gauge not matching the interior..... 
Looks like a nice install!
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99 Audi A4
http://coreymichaelphoto.com
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07-11-2006, 10:36 AM
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One Tough Cookie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Orlando
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ahhh....Actually it matches my radio, and I plan on changing my dash to indiglo as soon as I get the ballz to open it all up.
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07-11-2006, 10:42 AM
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FBJXR
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: Kansas City
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what else did you do to the engine other than just slap on the SC?
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07-11-2006, 12:02 PM
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One Tough Cookie
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Orlando
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Originally Posted by FBJXR
what else did you do to the engine other than just slap on the SC?
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URD's kit comes with a 7th injector and AIC / TC unit as well.
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