After installing the TRD Supercharger I wanted a way to track the boost and water temp.
I searched extensively and found that a dual gauge pod from an Acura Integra would fit with some modifications; but nobody documented the modifications very well.
Hopefully this will help others who might want dual gauges on an 80.
PARTS:
94-01 Acura Integra 2 door Dual Pod - Tan # ATM-20112 $31.90
VDO Vision series Boost Gauge # 150-101 $32.50
VDO Vision Series Engine Temp Gauge # 310-105 $25.55
Temp sender # 323-419 $9.41
Assorted wire and tubing on hand
TOOLS:
Basic hand tools
Drill/ drill bits
Assorted files (round/flat)
1/2-14 NPT tap
Hacksaw or bandsaw
Shop-vac
Heat gun or blowdryer
GAUGE POD:
Gently pull the weatherstrip from the A-pillar and leave dangling.
Remove the assist handle (2 phillips screws) and trim (2 clips) from the A-pillar.
Place the gauge pod on the trim to test the fit. The gauge pod is about 1/2 inch wider than the A-pillar and will need to be trimmed.
I found that the best fit was to just cover the lower handle hole with the gauge pod, and leave the excess material toward the windshield. I scribed a line on the back of the gauge pod for the area to be removed.
I applied several layers of masking tape to the painted surface to prevent srcatches and used a bandsaw to cut along the line. A dremel tool would work nicely or you could use a hacksaw in a pinch.
Remember; you can always cut more off later, so leave a bit of the line on the gauge pod.
After trimming, test fit the gauge pod and trim to the A-pillar. Once you are satisfied that it fits where you want it, remove the gauge pod and trim together as a unit. Turn the trim over and mark the hole for the assist handle.
Carefully drill out the hole for the assist handle. Use files to smooth/deburr the hole and bandsaw cuts.
At this point, reinstall the trim, weatherstrip and gauge pod on the A-pillar. The weatherstrip will hold the pod in place for the next step.
Install the assist handle with just the upper screw and leave slightly loose.
Slowly warm the area around the hole for the assist handle on the gauge pod with the heat gun.
Once warm, press the lower portion of the assist handle into the gauge pod and secure with the screw. The gauge pod will mold itself to the contours of the trim and the assist handle.
After you are satisfied with the fit of the gauge pod, you can test fit the gauges.
The gauges for this pod are 2 1/16 inch diameter and are a press fit. They should be very tight in the holes.
To be continued. . .
I searched extensively and found that a dual gauge pod from an Acura Integra would fit with some modifications; but nobody documented the modifications very well.
Hopefully this will help others who might want dual gauges on an 80.
PARTS:
94-01 Acura Integra 2 door Dual Pod - Tan # ATM-20112 $31.90
VDO Vision series Boost Gauge # 150-101 $32.50
VDO Vision Series Engine Temp Gauge # 310-105 $25.55
Temp sender # 323-419 $9.41
Assorted wire and tubing on hand
TOOLS:
Basic hand tools
Drill/ drill bits
Assorted files (round/flat)
1/2-14 NPT tap
Hacksaw or bandsaw
Shop-vac
Heat gun or blowdryer
GAUGE POD:
Gently pull the weatherstrip from the A-pillar and leave dangling.
Remove the assist handle (2 phillips screws) and trim (2 clips) from the A-pillar.
Place the gauge pod on the trim to test the fit. The gauge pod is about 1/2 inch wider than the A-pillar and will need to be trimmed.
I found that the best fit was to just cover the lower handle hole with the gauge pod, and leave the excess material toward the windshield. I scribed a line on the back of the gauge pod for the area to be removed.
I applied several layers of masking tape to the painted surface to prevent srcatches and used a bandsaw to cut along the line. A dremel tool would work nicely or you could use a hacksaw in a pinch.
Remember; you can always cut more off later, so leave a bit of the line on the gauge pod.
After trimming, test fit the gauge pod and trim to the A-pillar. Once you are satisfied that it fits where you want it, remove the gauge pod and trim together as a unit. Turn the trim over and mark the hole for the assist handle.
Carefully drill out the hole for the assist handle. Use files to smooth/deburr the hole and bandsaw cuts.
At this point, reinstall the trim, weatherstrip and gauge pod on the A-pillar. The weatherstrip will hold the pod in place for the next step.
Install the assist handle with just the upper screw and leave slightly loose.
Slowly warm the area around the hole for the assist handle on the gauge pod with the heat gun.
Once warm, press the lower portion of the assist handle into the gauge pod and secure with the screw. The gauge pod will mold itself to the contours of the trim and the assist handle.
After you are satisfied with the fit of the gauge pod, you can test fit the gauges.
The gauges for this pod are 2 1/16 inch diameter and are a press fit. They should be very tight in the holes.
To be continued. . .
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