Help me install my new guages!

[Swole]

Alright guys i've had some Autometer gauges sitting around and i want to try to install them my self. They don't look too hard because they come with instructions and such. I have the NV series boost gauge, oil pressure, and air fuel gauge. The AF gauge has 4 wires, do they all need to be hooked up? it says hook one wire up to the battery but im unsure it will reach. The oil gauge has a strange plastic tube/wire. I don't know where to start with that one. The boost gauge also has the plastic tubing/ wire.

I've read about how some people put the wires in the dash or hook them up around that area?

Let me know guys.

 

[fordracerguy]

Some use fuse splicer things that basically hooks into your fuse panel under the driver dash. Myself, I use T-Tap connectors and pull from various areas depending on the item. Like the passenger kick panel computer area, cig lighter, etc. Don't run a wire directly to the battery, that's pretty funny.

 

[Swole]

lol yea, i have no idea when it comes to wiring. You guys think i should have someone do it for me instead?

 

[fordracerguy]

If you can follow instructions, or do any basic mechanical work, then you should be able to get some tips and do the work yourself. Just remember + (usually red) and - (usually black) don't mix! When running wires through a firewall, use a gromet (rubber ring), use butt connectors and electrical tape where necessary. I know there are some articles and pictures on this board of work people have done using those fuse splicer things.

 

[Zorabot]

Whatever you do, do not use that mechanical oil pressure gauge.

 

[Swole]

^ damn why so? i already bought it lol

 

[SlowSnake]

because if the nylon tubing breaks then you have oil in you car....swap it for an electrical if you can

 

[Swole]

oh shoot i see what your saying, i wondered the diff between the two.