Installation | GlowShift 7 Color Series Boost Gauge for Cars and Trucks

Learn how to install a GlowShift 7 Color Series Analog Boost Gauge for cars and trucks with a turbo or supercharger and monitor pressure levels to avoid overboosting.
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BOOST GAUGE KITS
Car and truck boost gauges are pressure gauges usually mounted on a dashboard, radio slot or driver’s side pillar which display boost pressure for an internal combustion engine. They are key to any vehicle running a turbo or supercharger. GlowShift has a variety of electronically and mechanically driven boost and boost vacuum gauges to monitor the boost and/or compression levels of your application.
7 COLOR GAUGE SERIES
7 Color Series Gauges come standard with a cutting-edge design that will enhance your vehicle’s interior. Depending on which version you select, you’ll have the choice of a black or white gauge dial with a magnified clear or tinted lens and illuminated red needle. Easily cycle through the 7 Solid Color Modes and 2 Color Cycles available for the analog LED display. Solid Colors include Blue, Green, Red, Teal, Yellow, Purple and White.
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WARNING: This demonstration is meant to be a guideline. All vehicles are different and professional assistance is highly recommended for installing any gauge. As with all of our products, we recommend testing the gauge before beginning the install process.

[@tylerturner3145]

This guy's got the perfect voice for tutorial videos

[@lucasm4542]

Im pretty sure he was hired and recorded himself reading the script

[@420berry]

that’s the point

[@N.I.R.A.T.I.A.S.]

This was a really helpful video because I've got the same model WRX as the one they used, but really I just keep watching this because the presenter has such a soothing voice.

[@harryl8234]

You added a hose clamp onto the new boost gauge hose on the tee fitting after you cut the boost vacuum hose from the car. Shouldn't you have added 2 additional hose clamps to the original vacuum hose that was connected to the tee as well?

[@prosperity144]

I also thought the same when I saw that

[@770hood]

No. It will never build pressure so it won't blow off and the fitting is built for a specific size hose to slide on but ribbed so the hose has trouble coming off.

[@hunterwest3689]

Better safe than sorry Imo

[@davidwarren9761]

It is VACUUM and not a line with pressure. A barb is all it needs.@@hunterwest3689

[@zokusharuuku1091]

Great video! Only thing that’s silly to me is to disconnect the battery to cut a vacuum tube and reconnect it for all the electrical work.

[@GlowShift]

We agree, but we have to say it.

[@krump7429]

Some where morgan freeman is sharpening his blade plotting to take this guy out 😂

[@joshuanickoloff2997]

God tire comment

[@skylimitr3270]

super professional video and great representation love it!

[@GlowShift]

Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed it.

[@WorkingWithWimberley]

I want to use this on a Gen 6 Camaro with the 2.0. Guys usually use a throttle body spacer and run a barb off the throttle body spacer to a hose to the gauge. Will that method work as well with this gauge?

[@TrojanLube69]

I would literally watch any story this narrator tells me.

[@wellingtonfeitosamachadoma7638]

Para instalar no subaru 2010 aspirado e a mesma parte elétrica ????

[@alexandersweeney1724]

Do you need a fuse in the top of the extender

[@StephenBrewer89]

Sounds like a wonderful 6.0 I the intro. :)

[@lukegerard9009]

Lol that’s what I thought too. 6.0 Powerstrokes have such a unique and bad ass sound.

[@beniamvoon2684]

thanks a lot! this video help me install gauge~ huhu

[@jaimeedwards1269]

Why do you have to tap into a 12 V constant and a 12 V Ignition source for a mechanical gauge that makes no sense to me. just dawned on me. the constant power is needed for the selected color scheme.

[@chrisj2004]

Im thinking of buying the 3 pod pillar mount for my 06 Subaru Impreza WRX STI.. Want a boost,volt,fuel pressure setup. Question is can I use the same constant hot, headlight, etc connection for all gauges?

[@GlowShift]

Yes, we also offer 3 gauge wiring kits which will allow you to connect all of the gauges to a single power wire.

[@prosperity144]

Wow! It was soo informative video!

[@deanklopp3242]

What size hose did you guys use in this video?

[@JohnWilliamLeonard35]

1:40 I would put some of that electrical plastic look stuff on it for extra protection but that’s me

[@user-im6hd8qh5y]

This is a really good video

[@daylenbenavidez7167]

Is it the same process for the digital style gauge? 2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4

[@GlowShift]

Yes.

[@robertgonda61]

Can you stack the adapters for the fuse or will it over load because I ordered 3 gauges from your site

[@GlowShift]

Yes, you can connect up to 4 gauges to one fuse.just make sure you separate out the colors of the wires. All reds together, all yellows together, all oranges, together, all blacks together.

[@gtadude24245]

Does it to the cool start up thing

[@sideshot6951]

Cant find the firewall hole in my gen 7 celica

[@timothyskateboards]

So I did everything exactly as shown in the video except I had to spice wires to extend them to the fuse box as I am mounting the gauge in the vent next to the hazard lights button and there is no power to the gauge. Where should I start?

[@GlowShift]

Double check all of your power connections then double check the fuses that you connected to and make sure they are 12 volt.

[@sheaurlwin8657]

Hey there, just finished putting mine in today, looks really good! The needle is a bit sticky and hesitant, is this just due to factory boost tunes so it's a bit meh or is it something else? I'm making 8-10Psi. Cheers.

[@GlowShift]

Which series gauge do you have?

[@sheaurlwin8657]

@@GlowShift The tinted 7 colour, 30 psi series.

[@sheaurlwin8657]

@@GlowShift Hello?

[@GlowShift]

Please contact us at 1.888.GS.GAUGE

[@sheaurlwin8657]

@@GlowShift This is for anyone that has the same problem as me, apparently, it is due to a pinched or creased line causing the improper flow to the gauge. The line I used is pretty stiff so I don't see how this could be the case. Maybe if my car made more power the needle would be a bit more responsive. Or a got a faulty gauge...Who knows I've learned to just deal with it.

[@richardmaldonado7223]

Can I connect 2 gauges to the same power source on the fuse box?

[@PhobosTV1]

yes

[@gray_wolf6620]

Can I just use the Ignition wire and ground wire

[@bradhobb6766]

Where exactly did you run the vacuum line through the firewall into the cabin?

[@Grenadieros]

There are always 2 holes for cables to the dashboard (left and right), from the left are passing the cables from battery,alarm etc.

[@hunternadon6711]

There’s a grommets that you can feed the lines through that you can do right behind the pedals in the Subaru wrx

[@lorenzosuarez7201]

Someone have installed this one into a mk7.5 gti? I have problem to identify the vaacum hose

[@rodrigosuarez586]

Good luck!

[@shaadydog1]

@GlowShift I installed a new 7 color 30psi Boost/Vaccum gauge and it reads well below zero when the car is off, is there a way to calibrate these things? I would return it but the purchase was in Dec 2018, so I am a bit past the 1 year warranty... Any help would be appreciated, this is for a Huron Speed LS1 t4 V3 kit, On3 Billet 84, trying to get it tuned and would be nice to know what the turbo, wastegate and boost controller are doing.

[@GlowShift]

Please contact our customer support and they will be able to walk you through on how to adjust the gauge.

[@cory0702]

PLEASE HELP I'm looking for boost gauge for procharger, oil pressure and oil temp gauges for a 2010 challenger srt8. I also need everything to hook the guages up. I would like to put on pillar post. I haven't had any luck getting this info through email. I have throat cancer so hard to talk on phone. Thanks Sid

[@GlowShift]

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a pillar pod for the Challenger. You would need to use one of our universal pods to mount the gauges. The gauges on the other hand we do have. Just visit our website and add them to your cart. Our website also has a live chat feature that you can use to talk with a customer service representative about your order.

[@wades623]

i think its funny how their instructions say not to use on pillars with airbags but then have a video of them using it on one that has an airbag

[@leonstudio6913]

Do u need to have turbo to install GlowShift? I'm 15yo just started doing with cars.... I have a volkswagen 4 // Gplf 4 - 2004 2.0

[@GlowShift]

You need a turbo or super charger to install a boost gauge. Our other gauges can be installed without one tho.

[@carsonpecore9347]

What type of wiring would I use to extend the power source?

[@GlowShift]

18 gauge automotive wire

[@trumanadam7880]

Are those wires 22 gauge? If so, can they can spliced with 18 gauge wire or the size has to match up?

[@GlowShift]

Yes, you can.

[@MrMoto-oy5oc]

What is the purpose of adding both a 12V and a 12V source at the ignition? Is it because the gauge has a memory function? I assume this is not necessary when the gauge does not have a memory function?

[@GlowShift]

Yes, it's so the gauge will remember the color setting.

[@seove1]

That voice though! 😀

[@brendon69]

cant you just tuck the wire under the fuse. just like remote wire for subs and such!

[@cameroncarpenter3219]

I have a 2005 Audi a4 with automatic headlights. Where do I install the orange wire? I looked and could not find a headlight switch fuse

[@GlowShift]

You can wire it to the headlight switch.

[@GCS88]

Genuine question. why all the wires? what else do you power asides from the light?

[@GlowShift]

The color memory function.

[@Dragunov302]

Does the kit come with ALL the parts? There’s parts there I haven’t seen before

[@GlowShift]

Yes or no depending on how and where you are going to install the boost line. Expandable circuits for power are not included.

[@RogueCheese]

Just bought one and it did not come with a t fitting or anything came with a very small boost line and screw on fittings?

[@GlowShift]

A t-fitting only comes included with a boost/vacuum gauge. The boost only gauge you will need to purchase a t-fitting separately if that is how you plan on installing your boost line.

[@JuanRodriguez-ov6sh]

So I hooked everything up and it lights up as it should I’m able to to change the color on the gauge, but when I turn the car on it don’t read the boost? The needle doesn’t move at all? Any help would be appreciated as I’ve already checked everything

[@GlowShift]

This gauge will only show a boost reading when your vehicle is actually under boost.

[@Frosty__media]

I have an 04 wrx where should i ground mine to ??

[@GlowShift]

Under the dash.

[@caidencourtney4696]

What would I need just to get the lights on? No dimming and nothing just to turn them on

[@GlowShift]

Connect the yellow wire to constant 12-volt power and connect the red wire to ignition only 12-volt wire

[@nolanbhbhbhb]

Okay what about grounding or neutral wire

[@GlowShift]

The black ground wire from the gauge should be connected to a clean reliable grounding source under the vehicle's dash.

[@darkaricus4226]

Glowshift is the boost gauge is same as vacuum gauge?

[@GlowShift]

Depending on which boost gauge you purchase, it may or may not come with a vacuum reading. There are boost only gauges and boost/vacuum gauges. They are not the same.

[@henrymcvega44]

Necesito un reloj de temperatura digital de 250 grados Celsius y un reloj de aceite para un motor Big Cam 3.... en Panamá

[@GizmoWhizmo0820]

Same process for 2018 civic hatchback?

[@GlowShift]

Yes, most likely.

[@KENANDBEN098]

Can my dad do this on my dad‘s car?

[@sarlo1959]

Will adding this void a warranty?

[@GlowShift]

Our gauges do not connect to the factory sensors and do not interfere with the vehicle's operating system so adding our gauges should not void your warranty.

[@Pakaniel]

Why cutting the oem line? You can just remove it from the bpv add the tee, using the supply line in the kit and cut a little part that you connect to the tee in the bov, so you dont have to cut the oem line.

[@growingup4487]

anything works

[@right2knowpodcast]

What is the fuse you have in your extendable circuit before adding the one from your fuse box? Im confused on why there are 2 fuses instead of just the one you are replacing

[@GlowShift]

That 2nd fuse comes with the expandable circuit.

[@right2knowpodcast]

@@GlowShift okay I didnt know if it was necessary to add an extra fuse other than the one your using in the box because I am using a fuse tap that has 2 slots but Im only using the one slot with the fuse im substituting and didnt know if I should be adding some sort of 2nd extra fuse?

[@GlowShift]

@@right2knowpodcast The expandable circuits you purchased should have come with a 2nd fuse. Both the factory fuse and that additional fuse need to be placed into the expandable circuit. That's why there are 2 slots.

[@right2knowpodcast]

@@GlowShift okay yeah i couldnt fond any expandable circuit or fuse taps that actually came with a fuse..just the fuse plug and 2 empty slots so is it required to have an extra fuse in it? And if so what amp?

[@right2knowpodcast]

And thank you for responding being that this specific info is nowhere I can find on the web about the extra fuse..

[@Geed94]

A very informative and professional video. It helped me install my gauge successfully. I have the installation video on my channel. Thanks and good work.

[@jimbrow83]

My gauge isn't accurate and making a loud hissing noise but everything is connected

[@GlowShift]

Please contact our customer support so we can help you resolve this issue.

[@nitrousxp5083]

Any way to install without the expandable circuits?

[@GlowShift]

Can wire tap them into existing vehicle wires.

[@roguesrt]

How can you power 3 separate gauges? Wouldn’t the fuse box be consumed by expandable circuits?

[@GlowShift]

No, you can wire multiple gauges into each expandable circuit. So put all the red gauge wires together into one circuit. All the yellow gauge wires together into another circuit. And all the orange gauge wires together into a third circuit.

[@jeremycarter5244]

Can you use the same ground point as well?

[@Le.Rolla.]

@@jeremycarter5244yes

[@dizzy1879]

Does it come with the ground wire

[@GlowShift]

Yes

[@loganwilley783]

how do i get through the firewall of a legacy gt

[@GlowShift]

Grommets are usually on the driver side behind the pedals.

[@laleydeiguala6367]

nice work i have question i purchase one where i conect the green wire i have 09 dodge ram 1500 tanks guys

[@GlowShift]

Sure, what is your question?

[@laleydeiguala6367]

GlowShift Gauges i have tachometer and i ready conect ground and power supply now i don’t know where to conect the green wire on the engine i have 09 dodge ram1500. ,

[@alexmoody5936]

Why does it need 3 power sources? Can i just use 1 when the ignition is on?

[@GlowShift]

The constant 12-volt source is used for the gauge to remember your color setting and the headlight sources is used to enable the dimming feature or night time driving.

[@GlowShift]

@@MrJay1027 Sounds like you connected them to a constant 12 volt power source.

[@albertmoore9901]

I have an 04 wrx and I don’t know where the hole is on the firewall to run the line through

[@Fastmosquito555]

albert moore behind your clutch

[@GlowShift]

Yes, check up behind your pedals.

[@strelokblackburn4651]

Mine is ran through passenger side where wires come out, but a pia to see under dash to locate wire

[@misaelgarcia4299]

Do you have a video on installing a volt gauge?

[@GlowShift]

Unfortunately we do not have one yet.

[@PhobosTV1]

its the same process without the pressure hose

[@FatSleepyPanda]

I just installed an oil pressure gauge, boost gauge, and wideband from you guys. When i turn the key both the oil pressure and the wideband do a little swoop with the needle, but the boost gauge needle remains still(doesn’t swoop). Is this normal?

[@GlowShift]

Yes, that's normal. Our boost only gauge is mechanical where the other gauges are electronic.

[@FatSleepyPanda]

@@GlowShift okay thank you

[@ccsspecialops123]

I know this is a year old @fatsleepypanda did you have any problems with hooking the fuses up with all the different gauges

[@user-im6hd8qh5y]

Mine swoops once and flashes then goes and sits on 0

[@ValentinINFERNO]

I have one, but everytime when I start my car the light is blue... And I want to be red.. any ideas?

[@GlowShift]

Did you hook the yellow gauge harness wire up to constant power? The yellow wire gets connected to constant power so the gauge will remember the color when the vehicle is turned off.

[@fazecrazy6266]

@@GlowShift that makes sense ive purchased a car with the 3 pillar pod. But it resets everytime the ignition is off. Also it turns off and on randomly throughout when i drive. Sometimes wont turn back on until i stop driving for a bit then turn it on. Do you think its a wiring or a ground issue?

[@kennedywong9854]

Does all 3 gauges use same 12 volt power wire?

[@GlowShift]

Yes, you can connect them to the same 12-volt power wire.

[@Angry-Little-Fish]

How do I connect to my turbo? On a motorcycle

[@GlowShift]

You're gonna want a boost/vacuum gauge. It will come with a t-fitting that you can put on one of the vacuum lines coming from the turbo.

[@waverider5751]

Is there any way to calibrate the unit? Mine reads 22 inches of vacuum at idle, it’s a well known fact that 20” is normal for a stock engine without much overlap or lift, so is this adjustable? I believe it’s losing the two pounds of boost I am missing on the top end of boost, since it’s basically a bourdon tube that can send electrical signals to the gauge, and if it’s wrong at idle, it’s wrong in boost as well.

[@waverider5751]

Unless your testing facility is deep below the earth’s surface, where the air is at 16.7 psi instead of 14.7 psi, lol!

[@waverider5751]

Would have been nice for eventual replacement of the unit with a new one, if you had used a small mini usb connector at the back of the gauge, so that once you’ve wired it and plumbed the vacuum, when it comes time to replace it, you’d only have to unplug the connector and vacuum line to replace the instrument, instead of having to get back under the dash to rewire it.

[@waverider5751]

I have a feeling that I just bought an inaccurate entry level gauge that will not give me accurate results. It’s pretty, but if it can’t be calibrated, it’s junk as far as I’m concerned.

[@GlowShift]

You can loosen/tighten the jam nut on the back of the gauge and it will adjust the needle.

[@waverider5751]

@@GlowShift sounds good, I’ll go try that, thanks for the quick response!

[@jievyjumawan5163]

How many amps are there on that expandable circuit?

[@gyula6516]

I believe they suggest a 4 or 5 amp fuse for the gauge

[@sch55]

Was looking for an install where the vehicle doesn't have a factory boost gauge.

[@amperformance1]

It’s the same thing find a vacuum hose

[@mathewsenn]

My WRX didnt have one, and this video allowed me to mount it properly

[@antoniomartinez7420]

Can I just run power and ground? I always want my gauge light up instead of having to turn my headlamps to see the gauge

[@GlowShift]

Yes, just leave the orange wire disconnected.

[@user-im6hd8qh5y]

Yeh don't do it threw head lamps find an AC something that turns on when you turn the key cigarette lighters do it

[@alenle878]

I set the light color to white, but every time I started the car, the light turns back to blue. Is that normal?

[@GlowShift]

That means the red wire from the gauge is not connected to a constant 12-volt power source.

[@AleksanderO-wu8xq]

The music sounds like from automation from steam.( a car , engine building game)

[@hitthestreets8186]

So T off of the wastgate?

[@GlowShift]

No, T off of the blow off valve.

[@whippinboosted]

what about the elite 10

[@Jacob-rt6on]

Mine won't save the color everytime I shut the car off and start it again the color needs set to what I want

[@GlowShift]

Make sure the red wire from that gauge is connected to a constant 12-volt power source and not a 12-volt ignition only source.

[@kalebstout7673]

What do I do if the colors don’t change

[@GlowShift]

Check that the lens of the gauge has not been twisted and is making the button stick. If that is not the case then please reach out to our technical support by calling or using the live chat feature on our website.

[@reecebower6313]

My gauge stays on when the car is off. What am I doing wrong? I followed the steps exactly.

[@reecebower6313]

I have an mk4 gti 337.

[@user-im6hd8qh5y]

U have to connect it to something that only turns on when you turn the key and turns off when you take the key out like your head unit cigarette lighter

[@brozems7081]

Nice video but plz for the love of God Dont just press the extra wire behind the dash at least put Some zip Ties around to make it neat

[@UrbanRican74]

Hi would like to get it but lots of coments in amazon about not accurate

[@GlowShift]

Hello, the accuracy of the gauge depends highly on the location of the t-fitting installation. If the t-fitting is installed to our recommended location, then the gauge will read the proper readings.

[@UrbanRican74]

@@GlowShift I just bought it 😬

[@GlowShift]

Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions during installation.

[@UrbanRican74]

@@GlowShift I will be installing on a Volvo c30 R desing

[@DraGScxpe]

@@GlowShift Would i still be needing the t fitting if i have a throttle body spacer that gives me access to for the vaccuum line

[@RandoManFPV]

Damn my local napa just charged me almost the exact same price of a glowshift gauge, just to buy 3 add-a-fuse

[@JdubbzxDRACO]

What size vacuum hose? My kit didnt come with

[@GlowShift]

It should have. Where did you purchase the gauge from?

[@r.seaboats6666]

Mine doesn't have any lines just a electrical line that runs out to the engine bay with a plug any help would be nice don't know if anything else attaches to the other end of the wire other than to the gauge

[@GlowShift]

Is it a GlowShift gauge?

[@r.seaboats6666]

@@GlowShift yes I just bought a electronic boost pressure sensor and on idle it stays all the way on the last digit, is that correct shouldn't it be on zero ??

[@GlowShift]

If the vehicle is turned on then it will be in vacuum, which would cause the gauge to read lower than zero.

[@r.seaboats6666]

@@GlowShift I bought the boost pressure sensor from glowshift and the wire that came out of the Guage fit right to it, are they specific to certain gauges or should mine be okay? Haven't tested it yet , I got it T'D off from the blow off valve line

[@GlowShift]

It should be ok. If you have any further issues please call us 1.888.GS.GAUGE

[@brandonklaus1218]

yall know that the same guy thats narrating did the narrating for the Dukes of Hazzard movie

[@brianlewis5088]

my GAUGE came with a very small hose and no T fittings.

[@GlowShift]

Where did you purchase the gauge from?

[@brianlewis5088]

@@GlowShift Amazon. I sent it back though. Figured I got the wrong one.

[@chaleeher1992]

I've install this same gauge on my civic with the same installation and the lights dont even come on unless you turn on the amber or headlights. Got annoyed and wired it up my way and now it's working but not properly

[@GlowShift]

Sounds like a wiring issue. Please contact our customer support and they will be able to help you resolve the issue.

[@chaleeher1992]

@@GlowShift how can it be a wiring issue when I connect the wire the same way as you guys did on this gauge. Sounds to me like a defect gauge

[@user-im6hd8qh5y]

Yeh bro try another gauge and see if it does the same thing

[@autoposer0]

This works on any car?

[@GlowShift]

As long as the car has a turbo.

[@scrokostas]

@@GlowShift 🤣🤣🤣

[@Picolnir]

I couldn't help but die of laughter at that response. Holy lord that's gold. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheLatinlover9574]

Do I need to have a turbo installed in my car in order to get one boost gauge??

[@GlowShift]

Yes.

[@jordanbeck640]

That's a real "duh" question.

[@lilglowperez9885]

Bruhh

[@nujpha7165]

So did he install 3 boost gauges? Lol didn't see what the other two were.

[@GlowShift]

There were 3 gauges installed in this vehicle however, only the boost install was shown. Other 2 gauges were fuel pressure and wideband.

[@caidencourtney4696]

My lights are always on and never turn off!

[@GlowShift]

Double check your wiring

[@TrojanLube69]

My god this guys voice makes anyone jelous.

[@bboyairrick]

Do these actually work? Theyre seem cheap.

[@GlowShift]

Yes, they work.

[@stacy3633]

Sounds like swamp people

[@abecoulter8550]

worse cable management ever