Boost Gauge

[HB280ZT]

OK, Z folks I know a few of you have put boost gauges where the old clock was located in Z cars. Well I have a 77 280 with an 82 280ZXT motor and I would like to do the same thing. I just have not been able to find the size Autometer gauge used. So here a few question:

 

1 - what size gauge did you use, 2 1/8 2 5/8 etc.?

2 - any tricks to getting the gauge out?

3 - where did you pull vacuum/boost from? From the intake does not work!

 

Also pictures would be great!

 

Thanks

 

HB280ZT

[Guest bastaad525]

Use the larger gauge, it should fit perfectly in the stock clock spot on the center of the dash. You reference your boost signal from the intake manifold. Works perfectly for me and everyone else on here runs it that way as well... why do you say it doesn't? To get the gauge out, go in thru the glovebox.

[HB280ZT]

So the 2 5/8's is the gauge for me, thanks.

 

As for the boost signal I do not have a gauge so I do not know where to get the signal from. Also someone else installed the motor/trans and I am now cleaning up the mess. So if you all can point me in the right direction for a good boost signal that would be great. Thanks

 

HB280ZT

[SleeperZ]

So the 2 5/8's is the gauge for me' date=' thanks.

 

As for the boost signal I do not have a gauge so I do not know where to get the signal from. Also someone else installed the motor/trans and I am now cleaning up the mess. So if you all can point me in the right direction for a good boost signal that would be great. Thanks

 

HB280ZT[/quote']

 

Intake manifold.