newbie boost gauge question

[eismont_designs]

Hey. I am looking for a boost gauge. What should I get? I am looking for one that doesnt stick out too bad in its placement. Anyone got any good places online to search for a boost gauge? Or pictures of their placement of the boost gauge?

Thanks
Mitch

 

[Future-GN-Owner]

I mounted my Autometer Z series boost gauge right on the A pillar along with a Caspers knock gauge in a Lotek dual pod

 

[1quick6]

I put my VDO boost gauge in an a-pillar mount painted maroon to match my interior. It's a great place for it since you can watch it and keep your eyes somewhat on the road. Looks factory, well sorta ...

I was going to put my knock gauge up there, but I decided I didn't want a green light lit up in my peripheral vision. I think it would get annoying.

 

[eismont_designs]

you got the apillar from kirbans?

 

[Antagon]

The cleanest looking install IMO is a single pod on the A-pillar placed low, by the top of the dash.

1978-1984 1985 1986 1987 Buick Regal Grand National Turbo T T-Type GNX Grey Plastic SINGLE A-PILLAR WINDSHIELD GAUGE HOLDER #1530

I prefer autometer gauges, VDO usually fits in with the 80's interior, but it's not 1987 anymore. I like the autometer ultra lite II's myself.

 

[rodman99999]

Have you seen these? Check out the video: (PLX Devices Inc. - Multi Gauges, Single Gauges, Sensor Modules, Wideband Air Fuel Ratio, Data Logging, Fuel Saving / Scan Tools) The DM-100 IMFD is 2 1/16", will fit into any mount/pod out there. It's also only about 1/2" thick, so you can surface mount it anywhere you want, like they did the DM-5s in the vid(no tubing sticking out the back). You can get a variety of sensor modules(Boost&Vac/Wideband O2/EGT/fluid temp/oil pressure/etc) and monitor 4 parameters at the same time, or just one, with a display style of your choice. They're pricey, but you don't have your whole dash cluttered up with gauges to get whatever data you want. Yeah- I've got 4 to sell:redface: , BUT- they ARE the way to go!

 

[eismont_designs]

That last gauge was pretty crazy, way out of my price range.
I will probably go with the apillar.

 

[LOLGN]

I placed mine to the right of the rear defroster button set into the dash. It's pretty low profile, the only problem is it's hard to see because it's not in your direct line of sight.

 

[03FatBoy]

Mine sits in a single gauge pod mounted as low as possible on the pillar... some like them higher, but I wanted mine as low-key as I could get away with.