phantomspeed
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- mazdaspeed 3 2009
hey guys im lookin for a simple boost gauge and pod set up for my 09 speed 3 any ideas i was looking for maybe like a single a pillar pod any suggestions?
boost gauge and pod?
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Not sure about the boost gauge, but you could always get a 52 mm gauge and use the vent pod. I really like mine with the aeroforce scan gauge. You can find the vent pod at http://www.therpmstore.com/product_info.php?products_id=846&osCsid=m562bij0o7nlicbempnhhdn615
That's exactly what I have.
oaklandopen
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is there another one that fills in the gap just a little bit more?
phantomspeed
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- mazdaspeed 3 2009
is the vent pod hard at all to install?
oaklandopen
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upon searching i finally found a gauge that has red numbers and a white needle...but i found it at a subie site, so im wondering what really is preventing everyone else from getting it for their car.
linky linky
assuming that this is mechanical (why else would it need a T connector?) shouldn't this work in anything?
the only part im not sure about is under the list that says "29 PSI(2 bar) electronic sending unit"....i don't know what that means.
i would also really love to get a boost gauge and i think the ventpod mount makes it look really OEM, but to make it look even more OEM it needs a white needle (08.5+). if only it had that deep purple accent lighting
linky linky
assuming that this is mechanical (why else would it need a T connector?) shouldn't this work in anything?
the only part im not sure about is under the list that says "29 PSI(2 bar) electronic sending unit"....i don't know what that means.
i would also really love to get a boost gauge and i think the ventpod mount makes it look really OEM, but to make it look even more OEM it needs a white needle (08.5+). if only it had that deep purple accent lighting
That is how it is supposed to look. It still gives you a functioning vent, and the gauge is in the middle. It is a sweet setup and looks OEM.
oaklandopen
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that's fine. just wondering because after 52mm it looks like the next size is 60mm, and i saw the "how-to" one on that; included a dremel and basic destruction of your vent. the flush look of the 60mm did look better IMO, but it doesn't seem like an even enough fit like the ventpod appears to provide
phantomspeed
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- mazdaspeed 3 2009
so is there a write up of how to install a vent pod with a 52mm im thinking of going with t but dont know how difficult it is to install
It is really easy. If I recall, it comes with instrux on how to remove the old and install the new. Took 2 minutes.
I find the Pro Sport to be pretty accurate. My only issue, is that I installed the 3 way T connector too close to the bend in the vent tube(3/16"). That will be fixed next week.
I still get heat and a/c through the vent pod. It works very well.
phantomspeed
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- mazdaspeed 3 2009
when u mean bend in the vent tube do u mean the ac duct itslef i thik i am deciding to go with thevent pod is there a prosport that looks close to our factory gauges
Actually, I meant the recirc tube on top of the BPV. My bad.
AutoEuphoria
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- '08 CPW Mazdaspeed 3
I also have the prosport and vent pod...works for me. Seems to be accurate (same readings as with both the Dashhawk and the AP)
phantomspeed
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- mazdaspeed 3 2009
sweet thanks u guys have sold me to go with this exact set up but autoeuphoria any tips on installing the guage as far as were to run everything wires tubes etc and is there any write up anybody knows about as on how to install it also?
phantomspeed
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- mazdaspeed 3 2009
cool thanks guys
