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Replaced stock boost gauge with the Aeroforce unit

Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:32 PM
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I ordered through a local Canadian distributor but also contacted Aeroforce directly (via e-mail) a few times and they were very responsive.

They have a message forum link on their site. Maybe have a look there for any posts about why they may not be responding.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 01:01 AM
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Originally Posted by gcsd3742
Only $260.00 kinda expensive dont you think?
It's a scan gauge. Do you realize how many different things you can monitor?
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by white heat
It's a scan gauge. Do you realize how many different things you can monitor?
Had to buy it now...my boost gauge went out completely....Have been working with GM on this issue since Jan. when I got the vehicle its been to the dealer 4 times so now that my boost gauge stop working I had to bight the bullet and purchase it...
Old Apr 29, 2009 | 10:35 PM
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Just installed mine, very easy installation and lots of readouts available. Should have done this sooner. Camera flash washed out readout a bit, but blue looks great IMHO.

Old Apr 29, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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aeroforce tells me no extra sensors are needed to monitor wideband a/f. that alone is 260 bucks! plus all of it's other functions...want to know how efficient your new intercooler is, then monitor the temp1 and temp2 functions (before and after intercooler) from 1 gauge. to me 260 is a bargain but 400 for 2 is a steal!!!
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by ATLsilverSS
aeroforce tells me no extra sensors are needed to monitor wideband a/f. that alone is 260 bucks!
i would check more into that. usually the o2 sensors on stock cars are narrow band meaning they only reay around what normal is. if you piggyback of the stock sensor and it goes too far out of the snesors range you will get funny readings off of it. dont know if this goes for the SS but i know for a fact its true on the non SS
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:35 AM
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Just installed mine, very easy installation and lots of readouts available. Should have done this sooner. Camera flash washed out readout a bit, but blue looks great IMHO.

Welcome to the club of the informed and enlightened. In you case Blue enlightened. Looks good.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 05:58 AM
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Just installed mine, very easy installation and lots of readouts available. Should have done this sooner. Camera flash washed out readout a bit, but blue looks great IMHO.

The top reading... Does that tell you when it's time to whack a kid in the back seat?
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by HPVOHHR
Having a Canadian vehicle, with boost gauge units in cryptic metric units (kPa)... I was longing for a "regular" boost gauge.

Instead of ordering the factory imperial unit gauge, I decided to get one of the Aeroforce Interceptor units as some others here have.

Gauge fits well in the stock a-pillar location. The Aeroforce gauge housing is not as deep as the stock unit though, so the oem attachment/securing locations molded into the backside of the a-pillar garnish can't be used.

Fortunately, Aeroforce supplies a universal bracket of sorts... with a bit of jury-rigging, it works just fine in the stock location. There's no need to modify the a-pillar garnish in any way - you just need to modify the universal bracket a bit.

Mine (as pictured) has a silver bezel, silver gauge face and red lettering. This combo looks great with my red/black interior.


For those interested in ordering one of these, the p/n is CNx01 for the newer GM vehicles.

Works great!

http://aeroforcetech.com


Sorry about the glare in the photos... need to get some when it's a bit brighter out and won't need the flash.
The gauge is awesome. Mine is exactly the same color as yours, but i chose blue instead of red for the display color.
Old Apr 30, 2009 | 09:06 PM
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The top reading... Does that tell you when it's time to whack a kid in the back seat?
I was waiting for a comment about that. Great minds and all...

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