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coupe92 · 01-23-2012, 01:08 PM

I have a center vent pod for my boost and wideband gauges, but I don't know how to remove the center vents (yes I searched) and the frame that holds them, and don't know where to drill through to run the boost line without screwing something up.

Anyone else with center vent gauges that can share some knowledge? I've been boosted since september but still haven't got to properly installing this..The boost line is currently running out my hood and through my passenger window...

zspeedrft · 01-23-2012, 01:31 PM

I ended up breaking mine...

Walperstyle · 01-23-2012, 01:32 PM

broadfield, you seek broadfield

coupe92 · 01-23-2012, 02:56 PM

I have the fins and the middle part of the vents out, but I don't have the actual surrounding frame that goes into the hole out. It is like the inner part that connects to the ac ducting. Still don't know where to drill.

JDMRIDDAZ · 01-23-2012, 03:09 PM

u have to remove the vents and trim etc for it to fit properly
u can run the line thru the fire wall where engine harness comes thru
do not t from fuel pressure regulator

w0nderbr3ad · 01-23-2012, 03:49 PM

You have to remove the dash to get that center vent out. Takes about an hour if you haven't done it before. Takes me about 15-20 min since I've pulled it out a couple of times to install gauges

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coupe92 · 01-23-2012, 03:59 PM

I have to remove the entire dash just to take out that little vent? damn, how do you get the boost line from where the harness goes through to the back of the gauge? Doesn't seem like a very direct route at all.

godrifttoday · 01-23-2012, 04:49 PM

I'll dO it for a fee

freeagent3117 · 01-27-2012, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by w0nderbr3ad

You have to remove the dash to get that center vent out. Takes about an hour if you haven't done it before. Takes me about 15-20 min since I've pulled it out a couple of times to install gauges

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You DO NOT need to take out the dash. WTF? There is four clips built into the duct. Two on top and two on bottom. The top ones you can get to with a screwdriver. The bottom ones dont need to be touched because once the top is out you can wiggle it out. I JUST did this last week for my gauges. Trust me. I did however break the gay trim ring lol.

Oh and just run the nylon hose where the ecu wiring comes in. Just tuck it in there and be careful pulling it through. Kinks easy!!

01-23-2012, 01:08 PM	#1
coupe92 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Boost gauge install help I have a center vent pod for my boost and wideband gauges, but I don't know how to remove the center vents (yes I searched) and the frame that holds them, and don't know where to drill through to run the boost line without screwing something up. Anyone else with center vent gauges that can share some knowledge? I've been boosted since september but still haven't got to properly installing this..The boost line is currently running out my hood and through my passenger window...

01-23-2012, 01:31 PM	#2
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01-23-2012, 03:09 PM	#5
JDMRIDDAZ Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: ｆォリダ Age: 47 Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	u have to remove the vents and trim etc for it to fit properly u can run the line thru the fire wall where engine harness comes thru do not t from fuel pressure regulator __________________ シチサｎ w/ka20det:in progress シチサｎw/sr20det:stolen

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01-23-2012, 02:56 PM	#4
coupe92 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have the fins and the middle part of the vents out, but I don't have the actual surrounding frame that goes into the hole out. It is like the inner part that connects to the ac ducting. Still don't know where to drill.

01-23-2012, 03:49 PM	#6
w0nderbr3ad Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vantucky Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (50) Feedback Score: 50 reviews	You have to remove the dash to get that center vent out. Takes about an hour if you haven't done it before. Takes me about 15-20 min since I've pulled it out a couple of times to install gauges Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01-23-2012, 03:59 PM	#7
coupe92 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2011 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 120 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have to remove the entire dash just to take out that little vent? damn, how do you get the boost line from where the harness goes through to the back of the gauge? Doesn't seem like a very direct route at all.