Another Black Friday Purchase Installed


I got my PODI mechanical boost gauge installed last night. It's installed into a PODI steering column pod. The pod was actually the first purchase I ever made for the car, I picked it up when they had their crazy $10 pod sale. Thanks PODI! But, I had to wait until Black Friday of the gauge to go on sale.


Install went smooth enough. I am very impressed with the packaging of the PODI stuff. All well protected with foam peanuts, even the box is nice. Clean and simple. This gauge is the first aftermarket part I've seen with such a complete bag if install parts. It included EVERYTHING needed and more. Even a fuse tap! Unheard of, keep up the good work. Even threw in a lanyard keychain to throw in my junk drawer.


Here it is installed




It has a very factory feel. Very bright though. I think i may have to upgrade my cluster lighting to LED so they match a little closer.

I ran the rubber hose through the ECU box, then drilled a hole through the drive by cable grommet in the firewall. I tapped the line between my diverter valve and intake manifold. Fuse tap #5 for the power to the gauge and grounded on the typical fuse block bolt. Purple dimmer wire was left unconnected. I do have one thing to say about the install and package. I did not have install instructions included in my package. I don't know if that is typical, but it was a pain. I ended up using the AWE Boost Gauge install guide which is readily available and very in depth as a reference. As well as THE SEARCH FUNCTION on AZ. For all the effort put into including all necessary accessories for wiring, I was very surprised (read disappointed) at the instructions. PODI if you're listening, use AWE's a reference and put together an install guide.


I peaked at 13-14 PSI this morning on my commute, but spent very little time in boost. It seemed to bleed off very quickly. With that said it's hard to get an accurate feel for what the car is producing when I'm lucky to get out of 2nd gear at all in the morning. The drive home is much better, so we'll see how the car does.


The last purchase is the Snub Mount. I know where it goes, but not sure how to get it there. I wish there was a DIY in the FAQ section, but I didn't see one. More research required before I attempt this.