boost gauges

[Stangshark]

I am wanting to install a boost gauge inside my car using the autometer center gauge pod. My question is with the mechanical boost gauge I heard you have to drill a hole in the dash. However, with the electrical you do not have to drill any holes. Is it true that I would have to drill a hole to make the hose fit into a mechanical gauge??

 

[belzebub2u]

i have a mechanical, and i didn't drill any holes

 

[Stangshark]

How did you run the vacuum/boost line into the car?

 

[belzebub2u]

there is a gromet on the drivers side firewall, it leads to the engine bay. .its big enough that if your careful you wont kink it at all

 

[Stangshark]

How did you run it through the dash and up to the center console??

 

[StonePony]

If you are determined you can run the wires and/or vacuum line through the firewall and under the dash. Then you can force fully squeeze them through the seam of the defrost vent/dash pad and out throuigh the defrost vent. No holes drilled. I have three gauges wired this way in my dash pod.

 

[belzebub2u]

yep, thats how you do it.

 

[Stangshark]

Thanks guys!