Tazmanian_Dvl

Well I got my dual Interceptors today from NGA MotorSports (http://ngamotorsports.rpmware.com/) and I wanted to show everyone how I installed them. I tried to take as many pictures as I could along the way but feel free to ask any questions you can think of. Well here goes nothin'...

Here are a few pictures of how it was packaged and what comes in the package...




Ok step 1 (remove the A-Pillar)...

I had the three gauge pod already installed because I had gauges installed but when I ordered these I put them in my other car so as you can see the spots are empty. Taking the stock a-pillar off is basically the same. Just unscrew the screw at the top and give it a tug and it comes off...



Step 2 (remove the jumper)...

Remove the red jumper from the rear of both gauges (Cobalt's only if you have a Redline you don't have to do this because you're gauge is powered from the OBDII data port). Here is a before, after, and a side by side picture so you know what you're looking at...

Before...



After...



Side by side...



Step 3 (Hook up power to the gauges)...

I used these connectors instead of cutting wires. I think it's a cleaner install and you don't have to hack up any wires. Make sure you get the proper one for the gauge wire you're working with.



I piggy backed the power wires like this...



Then I tapped into the pink (power) wire on the stock boost gauge like this...



Step 4 (locate the OBDII data port under your drivers side dash and hookup the data wires)

This is the OBDII data port...



Hook the wire up like this...



Step 5 (Hide the wires)...

Run the wires along the door jam and tuck them behind the dash like this...



Step 6 (plug in the gauges)...

Plug in the power and data wires into the gauges like this...




Step 7 (reinstall the A-Pillar and enjoy)

reinstall the A-Pillar and it should look like this...

Day...



Night...




You're now ready to set your parameters and enjoy.

DC52NV

Thread approved. Thanks for the write up.

Silv3r

Black face with white display? Nice, i was gonna go blue but i went with white, glad I did.
Good write up :p

cobalt blue

Sorry to sound like a newb but what do these guages monitor? Trans temp coolant temp etc??? I cant really see the display. Good write up though.

Tazmanian_Dvl

There's like 15 or 20 different things you can have it monitoring. Not to mention it has a shift light (their manual says that you can't have both gauges set to a data rate of 1 and setup as a shift light but I tried it with mine the both work perfectly. I have the bottom set to come on at 6000 RPM's and the top one to come on at 6200 RPM's). Here's the list off of Aeroforce's website... (http://www.aeroforcetech.com/Redline_Cobalt_tech.html)

* RPM
* MPH
* Intake Air Temperature pre intercooler
* Intake Air Temperature post Intercooler *
* Mass Air Flow Sensor Frequency *
* Mass Air Flow Sensor (lb/min.)
* Engine Coolant Temperature
* Injector Pulse Width
* Long Term Fuel Trim
* Short Term Fuel Trim
* O2 Sensor Voltage
* Manifold Pressure in PSI (Boost pressure)
* Supercharger Inlet Pressure *
* Ignition Advance
* Knock Retard *
* Engine Run Time
* Battery Voltage
* Throttle Position Percentage
* Engine Load
* Instantaneous fuel economy
* Horsepower
* Analog input #1
* Analog input #2

Yep went with the silver bezel, black face, and white screen...

MaJ

Great write up.

I ran my OBDII cable a little differently then you did. I actually ran it down inside the dash where the stock Boost gauge comes out. It was a bit of a PITA to get the OBDII plug thru there by I managed after about 10 minutes of fiddling around. I wired my external power up exactly like you did.

As for the gauges, I haven't been able to get mine to report properly when they are both set to Data Rate 1.

My setup: Dual Interceptor, Black face, black bezel, blue display
Top - HP / Boost (with 6200RPM shift annunciator)
Bottom - IAT / IAT2 (with Knock 3 annunciator)

Really love these gauges. I strongly recommend them to anyone.

BeermanSSSC

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in the manual it says duals cannot both run at data rate 1, they can both run at 2, or you can run one at 1 and the other at no faster than 3. you can overload your obd port by trying to run both on 1 according to aeroforce.

Tazmanian_Dvl

OK so my top gauge is IAT1 and IAT2 and my bottom is boost and knock. Mine work perfect and both are set to 1.

Yes I read that. I'm not saying I recommend it. All I'm saying is that it works perfectly for me to this point. The reason it may work for me is because I only have the top gauge monitoring IAT1, IAT2, and RPM (only showing IAT1 and IAT2) and the bottom gauge scanning boost, knock, and RPM (only showing boost and knock). Maybe since i'm only scanning a few parameters it's not overloading anything...I dunno...

BeermanSSSC

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i dunno, you may be able to get away with it like that. i just read from aeroforce they say not to do that. I was directing it towards Maj, not you though. I didn't actually know what your settings were, i guess reading > me. ha ha. He was saying he hadn't been able to get his to report properly with both on 1. Thats good you haven't had any problems with yours, I think your right. It could be cause your not scanning and displaying all the parameters available. Less info probably wouldn't overload the port. IDK just guessing here.

Anyways love how they look, and thanks for great write up and its gonna come in handy this week. I got mine and will be putting them in this week.

Tazmanian_Dvl

NP they take some getting used to when you're setting them up. Honestly it's a bit of a pain in the ass! but once you get them set you're good to go. I really like the shift lights because 1st gear is so short and I'm constantly bouncin it off the rev limiter. If you have any questions when you're installing it send me a PM or post up here and I'll be more than happy to help you out...

BTW I used a straight screw driver to gently push the data wires behind the dash. Make sure you don't push so hard you tear the wires...

RooTBeeR

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awesome, subscribed for later

Darkfuzion

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why have two of them can someone explain? and does it work for a 08 t/c

Black07SS

do they work on n/a cars? just curious

RooTBeeR

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the only reason I can think of for running 2 is o you can watch more parameters at the same time. and yes, it should work on the 08's aswell cuz it just runs off of the OBDII port.
yes, but it might be a different model than the one for F/I cars

Mr McCabe

Just to clarify things as my electrical wisdom is kind dim. To install only one interceptor I'd follow basically the same thing as written in the write up minus piggy backing the 2 harnesses correct? And, is it safe to tap into the power supply for the boost gauge to power the interceptor like you did? It won't overload anything?

Thanks!

RooTBeeR

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correct, for the single install.

and thats what i was thinking, they must not draw much power i guess...he hasnt said he had a problem with runing all 3 gauges off the same power lead

DoMiStIc_RuSh_06

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Im wondering this aswell, to the OP, have you had any trouble running the dual interceptors off of the stock boost gauge wire.

jboll

Mine is hooked up the same way as the OP, no problems what so ever for the 2months I've had mine in.

DoMiStIc_RuSh_06

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Should I run an inline fuse, Is there any need for one

Tazmanian_Dvl

I've been running it this what since I wrote this up and i haven't had any issues. They work perfectly. No inline fuses or anything. However if it makes you feel more comfortable an inline fuse can never hurt. If you have any other question please lemme know...

DoMiStIc_RuSh_06

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awesome, thanks

tbellazzi

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Hey I notice that you have a factory tan three pod pillar, can I ask where you picked that up?

Black07SS

probably cobalt addiction. i just ordered the same one in black and in total it comes to $90 shipped. $100 in tan. but $10 less for either if you live in the us

Tazmanian_Dvl

Cobalt addiction

Mr McCabe

So I just received my interceptor and prosport boost gauge in the mail yesterday! YAY! Now I have another electrical question...
What are the white and green wires for on the interceptors harness? And what do I wire them to?

I'm getting some help installing this tonight but I figure if its easy enough I'll just do it myself.