Three gauges on the door?
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Three gauges on the door?
I was wondering if I could put 3 gauges up on the door facing on my 92 Bird? Are they hard to hook up? (ex: link below)
http://www.roadrageperformance.ca/autometer.php
What gauges would I need and/or should I wait until I get a new engine?
http://www.roadrageperformance.ca/autometer.php
What gauges would I need and/or should I wait until I get a new engine?
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its not hard if you know what your doing. it mounts over the stock pillar and you drill little holes threw them both and use the little "tree" push tabs to hold it in place. as for gauges.......thats up to what you want to use. i have the dual gauge pillar in my car and have an air/fuel gauge and oil pressure gauge both autometer phantoms.
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Car: z28
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Transmission: pro built 700r4 (road racing kit)
Hmmm I was I lil confused there 4 a sec 2 on where u where gonna put the gauges… now u have me wondering wut they would look like if u put them on the upper plastic door sill…
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Car: 87 Camaro IROC
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are those autometer ones electronic? i dont wanna have to run little fuel press lines and vac hoses so i can have some aftermarket gages.
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Car: 1987 Camaro SC, 1999 Z28
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Transmission: Built 700r4/EDGE 3200, T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton 7.625, 3.42 Zexel Torsen
yup, electric. they make both styles actually, but i prefer electric as well.
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Thats what I am talking about but I guess I will have to change the dash gauges and the pillar gauges to white just for a color change.
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Car: Fire Red 89 RS
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Transmission: 700r4 auto
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Car: 87 Camaro IROC
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it is a roof pillar, look it up
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it is a roof pillar, look it up
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Car: 83 bird
Engine: 305/383
Transmission: WC T5
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Yikes... that kinda talk will definately get you booted here!
I've heard it called both. Roof or A pillar, though it seems as if it's more commonly called the A pillar when it's an import.
Either way, it comes out easy and you can route the wires right into the dash, so it isn't a bad job at all.
I've heard it called both. Roof or A pillar, though it seems as if it's more commonly called the A pillar when it's an import.
Either way, it comes out easy and you can route the wires right into the dash, so it isn't a bad job at all.
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Car: 1987 Firebird
Engine: 355
Transmission: T56
most ppl put the air/fuel ratio, you shouldnt need oil or water temp unless your gauges are not hooked up like mine, same goes for volt meter, because again it should be in the dash already. So options left are, air/fuel, trans temp, oil temp, vacuum, etc.... open up an autometer or summit catalog, theres lots of options. You can never have too many gauges, i love that look.
Ammeter is another one, but i wouldnt recommend it, because it measures what your alternator is producing, and the only way to measure it, is if the amps go through the ammeter, before they go to your car's electrical system. SO you have to run all that power through a wire INTO the car, and then back out to the electrical. HUGE fire hazard.
Ammeter is another one, but i wouldnt recommend it, because it measures what your alternator is producing, and the only way to measure it, is if the amps go through the ammeter, before they go to your car's electrical system. SO you have to run all that power through a wire INTO the car, and then back out to the electrical. HUGE fire hazard.
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Car: 1987 IROC-Z
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.23
IMO if you go with a dual gauge pod, I'd go w/a trans temp gauge, and air/fuel. If you are worried about it being hard to install, I think the easiest gauges to install, would be #1, a vacuum gauge(and it would be a good choice to have), and pretty much any gauge that would be an upgrade from stock (oil pres, temp, volts).
Now if your going to go with a triple gauge pod on the other hand, you might as well just get a boost gauge, and slap on a home-made turbo kit.....
Thats the route I would go
Now if your going to go with a triple gauge pod on the other hand, you might as well just get a boost gauge, and slap on a home-made turbo kit.....
Thats the route I would go
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I have Auto Meter Pillar Gauge Pods
Gauge Pod, Full Pillar, Dual 2 1/ 16 in., Black ABS, Chevy/ Pontiac, Camaro/ Firebird with T-Tops that I decided I'm not using. PM me if your interested.
Gauge Pod, Full Pillar, Dual 2 1/ 16 in., Black ABS, Chevy/ Pontiac, Camaro/ Firebird with T-Tops that I decided I'm not using. PM me if your interested.
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I have Auto Meter Pillar Gauge Pods
Gauge Pod, Full Pillar, Dual 2 1/ 16 in., Black ABS, Chevy/ Pontiac, Camaro/ Firebird with T-Tops that I decided I'm not using. PM me if your interested.
Gauge Pod, Full Pillar, Dual 2 1/ 16 in., Black ABS, Chevy/ Pontiac, Camaro/ Firebird with T-Tops that I decided I'm not using. PM me if your interested.
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IMO if you go with a dual gauge pod, I'd go w/a trans temp gauge, and air/fuel. If you are worried about it being hard to install, I think the easiest gauges to install, would be #1, a vacuum gauge(and it would be a good choice to have), and pretty much any gauge that would be an upgrade from stock (oil pres, temp, volts).
Now if your going to go with a triple gauge pod on the other hand, you might as well just get a boost gauge, and slap on a home-made turbo kit.....
Thats the route I would go
Now if your going to go with a triple gauge pod on the other hand, you might as well just get a boost gauge, and slap on a home-made turbo kit.....
Thats the route I would go
LOL, one thing at a time.
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Car: 85 Camaro iroc
Engine: 305ci HO
Transmission: T-5
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i kinda like these over the A-pilller i think they look amazingg
has anyone ever heard of aftermarket needles?
id like to get some orange onesss
PS- the gay seat covers are gone =)
has anyone ever heard of aftermarket needles?
id like to get some orange onesss
PS- the gay seat covers are gone =)
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Car: 85 Camaro iroc
Engine: 305ci HO
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
its kinda unforunate that all 3rd gens around here are in SHIITTT shape
except for the odd old geezer...no hard feelings lol
ps- there iequus i think?
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dubcity- i was also thinking of mounting gauges there, but i planned on mounting them on individual mounts so i could angle them all towards the drivers seat. i also planned on putting a shift light in the vent just aboe those gauges.
as for gauge choice ive been planning on water temp, oil press., and trans temp., but a vacuum gauge is a very good thing to have. u can do alot of trouble shooting with a vacuum gauge alone.
the only reason i am getting an after market water temp gauge is cause my current one hasnt worked since i bought the car. My factory oil pressure gauge is way off. (run an oil pressure test on your car and see how accurate that stock gauge is. WOW!) and trans temp so i dont over heat my trans from too many burnouts. haha!
as for gauge choice ive been planning on water temp, oil press., and trans temp., but a vacuum gauge is a very good thing to have. u can do alot of trouble shooting with a vacuum gauge alone.
the only reason i am getting an after market water temp gauge is cause my current one hasnt worked since i bought the car. My factory oil pressure gauge is way off. (run an oil pressure test on your car and see how accurate that stock gauge is. WOW!) and trans temp so i dont over heat my trans from too many burnouts. haha!
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Car: 85 Camaro iroc
Engine: 305ci HO
Transmission: T-5
Axle/Gears: 3.73
i dont think mine are angled towards the driver enough,
and if i did it any more the passenger could see the
wires n such behind the guages and it looked like shitt
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Car: 1982 Trans-Am
Engine: 355 w/ ported 416s
Transmission: T10, hurst shifter
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt, true-trac, 3.73
The thaw is coming, your car going to be ready to be spanked?
FWIW - I call 'em the A pillar (and my curiosity is killing me, what can a guy say that'll get 'em banned that fast?). I was going to get a vacuum and A/F gauge there, I think those are the most common, especially on a carbed car.
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Car: 86 T/A
Engine: HSR 355
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.77 posi
That looks good but I think the a-pillar looks more stock than in the radio bezel.
I don't want to draw alot of attention to my car so I have a vacuum gauge under hood as well as fuel pressure. Those are the types of things I don't need to see all the time- I think they just get in the way when mounted all over the interior. Of course they're great to have, especially when troubleshooting.
Regarding Air/Fuel Ratio gauges- those narrow band ones don't really do anything. If it's not wideband it's a waste of money.
I don't want to draw alot of attention to my car so I have a vacuum gauge under hood as well as fuel pressure. Those are the types of things I don't need to see all the time- I think they just get in the way when mounted all over the interior. Of course they're great to have, especially when troubleshooting.
Regarding Air/Fuel Ratio gauges- those narrow band ones don't really do anything. If it's not wideband it's a waste of money.
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Car: 89 RS
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: 700r4 auto
Axle/Gears: huh?? guessing stock.
matt, your car dosent count here....
I love that setup, but the one in the radio bezel looks a bit out of place like already mentioned.
I love that setup, but the one in the radio bezel looks a bit out of place like already mentioned.
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