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Installing An AEM True Boost Controller

The AEM True Boost Controller Puts The Pressure On The SR20DET

By Rikdaddy, Photography by Rikdaddy
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Vacuum Line
    12. Get another zip tie and fasten the vacuum line down.
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Vacuum Line Throttle Body
    13. Find a vacuum line on the other side of the throttle body (one off the fuel pressure regulator will work) and insert a plastic "T". Run a vacuum line to the "T" with the other end long enough to reach the inside of the car.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Vacuum Line Throttle Body
    13. Find a vacuum line on the other side of the throttle body (one off the fuel pressure r
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Hole In Firewall
    14. There should be a hole in the firewall that goes into the driver's compartment. Run the power and ground wires as well as the vacuum hose from the "T" through this hole and under the dash.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Hole In Firewall
    14. There should be a hole in the firewall that goes into the driver's compartment. Run th
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Charge Pipe
    15. Pop the charge pipe back into place.
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Hose Clamps
    16. Carefully tighten the hose clamps on both ends of the charge pipe: You don't want these to blow off, but you also don't want to clamp them too tight because they can crush the aluminum piping.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Hose Clamps
    16. Carefully tighten the hose clamps on both ends of the charge pipe: You don't want thes
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Hose Clamps
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Dash Screws
    17. Under the dash, loosen the five screws that hold up the plastic panel.
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Accessory Power And Ground
    18. Locate an accessory power and a good ground to tap in the wires for the boost controller.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Accessory Power And Ground
    18. Locate an accessory power and a good ground to tap in the wires for the boost controll
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Vacuum Line
    19. Use a teat, um, reducer to attach the vacuum line from the engine compartment to the back of the TRU-BOOST unit.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Vacuum Line
    19. Use a teat, um, reducer to attach the vacuum line from the engine compartment to the b
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Harness
    20. Plug the harness into the back of the TRU-BOOST unit as well.
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Mounting
    21. Find a good spot to mount the TRU-BOOST. Since it works as a boost gauge too, keep it where you can see it easily. It fits with most A-pillar mounts.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Mounting
    21. Find a good spot to mount the TRU-BOOST. Since it works as a boost gauge too, keep it
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Rubber Door Seal
    22. Pry off the rubber door seal and tuck the wires into the crevice.
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Plastic Under The Panel
    23. Put the plastic under the panel back into place and replace the five screws you took out earlier.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Plastic Under The Panel
    23. Put the plastic under the panel back into place and replace the five screws you took o
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller A Pillar Pod Mount
    24. We used an A-pillar pod to mount our TRU-BOOST. When the ignition is off, the face blacks out.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller A Pillar Pod Mount
    24. We used an A-pillar pod to mount our TRU-BOOST. When the ignition is off, the face bla
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Digital Readout
    25. The TRU-BOOST has a digital readout for boost that runs through the different settings, not to mention the cool LED lights around the face that light up.
    Aem Tru Boost Controller Digital Readout
    25. The TRU-BOOST has a digital readout for boost that runs through the different settings
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Digital Readout
  • Aem Tru Boost Controller Digital Readout
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By Rikdaddy
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