Aeroforce Gauges for your Ecoboost vehicle

[SwampRat]

Does anyone make a dual A-pillar pod?

Pretty sure BPD's are custom.

It is ...

[FoMoCoSHO]

I've been pretty meh about these gauges until now.

The pics just don't do them justice, thanks for the vid.

Any chance on better pricing for buying 3?

[TouchOfEvil]

Will these work on the Sports?

[EcoPowerParts]

Will these work on the Sports?

Absolutely! Any of the Ecoboost vehicles.

[TSS]

There are some  52mm one gauge pods on ebay - they look a little cheap, but I may still try one of I go this route.  Here is a link. 

   http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLACK-SINGLE-GAUGE-DASH-MOUNT-HOLDER-52MM-2-1-16-POD-FITS-AUTOMETER-GAUGES-A-/111144028342?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item19e0b348b6&vxp=mtr

I also have a very potentially neophyte question:  I have tried to understand and read this thread and am looking for a concrete answer to 3 newbie type questions related to this gauge: 

1.  I don't have anything else hooked into my OBD 2 while driving.  I only use it to tune.   If I buy this Aeroforce gauge, do I simply plug into the OBD2 and IT WILL DISPLAY TURBO BOOST if I choose?
2. Other than plugging into to OBD 2 is there really nothing else to do - no other hardware to hook up to vacuum lines or anything?   
3. Will it turn on and off automatically when car is on and off?

I was considering adding a vaccum boost gauge for my 2010 MKS (that is really all I am looking for) and I know that route would be a lot cheaper, but I am hesitant to tackle the job and run wires through the firewall etc.  This seems like it will achieve my objective and it is something I can handle.  But, I need to know the above 3 answers first.... basically, is it so easy a caveman can do it?  LOL.  I had an OBD2 heads up display once, so i am familiar with the concept, but need to know if the Aeroforce  will actually read boost.
THANKS. 

[BiGMaC]

I just received my center gauge pod from Chris.  The woven metal and vinyl covering match OEM exactly, workmanship is awesome and mounting is easy... It can have the face drilled for anything that goes in the space allowed (I'm doing 52mm gauges, but some folks have put other controls also with rectangle faces, etc.)  It is not cheap... but you'll look at it very time you think about gauges and It is well worth it! Kudos to crash!

Here's his install link on the forum.  There are other posts with pics also and the links are at the bottom of the post linked below.
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php?topic=749.msg6426#msg6426

[TSS]

^^ Those are so awesome - nothing like that for the MKS yet.

[SwampRat]

The interceptor guages do read boost AND lots more.
This link lets you download a .pdf of the parameters it can show :

http://aeroforcetech.com/files/parameters_features.pdf

a small set such as engine oil temp require analog sending  units to be installed if you want that to be show .

The Guages turn on and off with the ECU.

Very straightforward simple install unless you need some of the analog inputs .

[TSS]

Thanks for the answers^^.    I am sure i will like some of the other features - but primary and single goal right now is a boost gauge for no other reason than I think it will be fun to look at.    I had looked at the link, but recalled some sort of disclaimer about all features not available on all cars - I think... But so long as boost is plug and play with our cars  with no other sending units required, as soon as I figure out a mounting area or find a single pod I like, I am ordering!

[forcefedjunkie]

Here's another mounting option I came up with using our dual dash pod.  I honestly think it's one of the best looking uses of this pod that I've seen.  I mounted it so that it's slightly angled towards the driver.






Installation requires removing the speaker cover, drilling a hole next to the speaker and through the cover to run the cable.  It was quite easy actually.  The only modification to the normal installation process was to place some jb weld/Kwik weld type epoxy between the rear of the pod and the cover to eliminate the gap at the back end.  This wasn't that bad to begin with but I'm picky. 

We may sell this as a completed unit, or just the pod with template and a some adhesive. 

Todd

[BiGMaC]

Very cool option Todd!  Looks righteous.

[crash712us]

Very nice! I had a similar idea once, except with 3 gauges. But having the time and the amount of work it takes to replicate and the cost. Perhaps in the future but I already don't have enough time in the day.

[EcoPowerParts]

Thanks for the answers^^.    I am sure i will like some of the other features - but primary and single goal right now is a boost gauge for no other reason than I think it will be fun to look at.    I had looked at the link, but recalled some sort of disclaimer about all features not available on all cars - I think... But so long as boost is plug and play with our cars  with no other sending units required, as soon as I figure out a mounting area or find a single pod I like, I am ordering!

The gauges will support your car, I'm looking for a column gauge install

[Boggus]

Love the pod - center speaker one.  Any more shots?

[forcefedjunkie]

The dual dash pod is available on the Aeroforce website but I'm planning on making a "kit" which includes some simple instructions, a template, and a couple other things.  The pods are currently on a 2 week backorder but we'll have plenty after that.  You don't really need the "kit" but it will just make it a little easier to install. 

Also, some have asked about the dual gauge install shown in the youtube video.  That was just a custom made deal using two Autometer angle rings that had a flat spot ground on the bottom so that I could affix them to the steering column using 3M tape.  I'll put some picture up of that soon. 

Todd