Prosport Boost Gauge

[mrmister]

I wanted to get a Prosport boost gauge for my MS6, but was having trouble deciding between the mechanical and the electrical. I've seen some other threads on here comparing them, but can't find a definitive answer. Is one more accurate than the other? Any other things I should be aware of?

Thanks.

 

[mrmister]

Anybody have any information for me at all.

Thanks again.

 

[sic77]

got a prosport blue mech. one in mine and love it reads perfect. thats just my 2 cents.

 

[funktownp5]

The electrical gauge will be more reponsive and accurate than a mechanical.

Also with the electrical no need to run a vacuum line into the compartment.

 

[benzo]

There is pros and cons to both. If you want something that reads really accurate you might consider a mech. Mech. might be a little more reliable. But I know there are issues with some mech. going bad because of the springs insides. Electricals are nice cause it is easy to install and might be a little faster adjusting the needle, plus you can get the call back feature. I think personally i might go with an electrical.

 

[mrmister]

got a prosport blue mech. one in mine and love it reads perfect. thats just my 2 cents. View attachment 98284

Where did you get that gauge pod? Would it be possible to use something like that on the MS6 since it has the curtain airbags there?

 

[sic77]

it's a autometer single gauge pod. as far as the airbags i don't know about that you might have to put the gauge somewhere else.

 

[freekwonder]

I had the prosport electronic boost gauge in my car. It never quite worked right. They sent me a second one and it didn't work either. Got a mechanical boost gauge and it works perfect. The service was great and the gauges look great. Just for some reason I couldn't get the electronic version to read correctly. The mechanical one is working great and is beautiful.

 

[mrmister]

How hard was it to install the Lotek gaugepod? Did you have to remove the entire HU?

I like the clean look of it, but if I was going to buy it, I'd also need two more gauges to go in it. What other gauges would be useful in it?

 

[freekwonder]

yes you have to removed the hu. take the cup holder out, ashtray/shifter suround, two screws for the hu, and then two screws for the pocket. But you have to permently mod the pocket. You have to remove the top. I plan to get an oil pressure and egt gauges, just wanted to try a gauge from them first before I bought more from them.

 

[Kansei]

it matches the ms6 interior beautifully

I have 4 prosport gauges.. in my avatar

 

[freekwonder]

The gauges are just a tad more orange then the stock gauges, I have it set up for the amber. But its close enough that all my friends love the way they look.

 

[808speed6]

I had the prosport electronic boost gauge in my car. It never quite worked right. They sent me a second one and it didn't work either. Got a mechanical boost gauge and it works perfect. The service was great and the gauges look great. Just for some reason I couldn't get the electronic version to read correctly. The mechanical one is working great and is beautiful.

i have the prosport electrical boost gauge, never had a problem. works great and looks good doing it i highly recommend them. the only thing about the gauges is they are a bit dim during the daytime, probably because the smoked glass is so dark, and the wires are too short.

 

[freekwonder]

i have the prosport electrical boost gauge, never had a problem. works great and looks good doing it i highly recommend them. the only thing about the gauges is they are a bit dim during the daytime, probably because the smoked glass is so dark, and the wires are too short.

I just had problems for some reason. Would never read boost correctly. I must have been doing something wrong. I still support Prosport. Plan to get a couple more gauges from them. I think I'm going to try and use their little hood they send with the gauge in junction with the gauge pod.

 

[Kansei]

I originally installed the hoods, but right now they have no hood. I haven't put the gauge panel back in the car yet to see how I like it without.

 

[freekwonder]

Well if my wife works tonight. I'll put the hood on and see what it looks like with the hood on the lotek pod. I'll post some pics.

 

[mrmister]

Alright, I ended up ordering the electrical gauge, and I hope I won't have any problems with it.

Before I get it, I just want to make sure that I know where to hook it up to. I heard the best place to hook it into is the vacuum hose off of the BOV. I circled two hoses in the attached picture. I believe it would be the bottom one I circled, but I'd like to be positive before I go ahead and cut into it.

Also, where is the best place to hook into for power?

Thanks.

 

[freekwonder]

yes the bottom circle is it. Thats where I hooked mine up.

And I wasn't trying to scare you away from the electric one. Telling you my experience so you know to give them a chance if you have any problems. They seem like a good company and took care of me.

 

[Kansei]

My electric one worked great the first time I got to use it last night

 

[mrmister]

They sounds like a really good company, and I'm sure it'll work fine.

Also, where did you guys hook into for power?