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 Jun 4 2004, 03:31 AM
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Benched Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 535 Joined: 16-March 04 From: Northern California Member No.: 273  |
Is there any guages that are less expensive AND accurate. I was looking over at Napa Auto parts at some ammeter,oil pressure,water temp,oil temp and tach/&adapter and speedo(don't really need) after I was convinced on the ones I wanted... I got a serious case of sticker shock (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) close to $850 for all Autometer. Sshhhhoooo
Darn I wanted to just replace all the guages with trustworthy accurate ones and reinstall in a more visable area for those quick looks w/o having to look through the hand/wheel. So does anybody know where I can get something w/o gettin bent over?links? Something I can hook up in our cars easy for a noob.Something that lets say the lines come long enough,or made for, etc. Also I have heard and(havnt looked or noticed yet (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) ) that above the oil filter there is a plug of sorts that can be used for the oil temp guage sensor that I want to have.True?And I assume the oil pressure can just be put in the exsisting oil sensor hole. And the same for the water temp..just pull the electric exsisting and screw in the new one? I don't feel confident in drilling my block at this time I question the whole deal w/ my ignorance as in metal shavings getting in and worries like that. Damn I need build your own Camaro racecar book (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Please help me figure this out. Tony |
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Jun 5 2004, 12:41 AM
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Insert catch phrase here Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,098 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Michigan Member No.: 20 |
Tony, the sensor in your oil pan is your "Low Oil Level" sensor. I'm using that hole for my oil temp gauge install this weekend. I drilled out this fitting once I removed it from the pan (thus destroying the sensor) and have bonded the Autometer larger adapter to the inside of this fitting. Will try it out this weekend if all goes well. The 6 ft. long cable from the gauge, mounted in my dash, above where the HVAC controls used to be, is plenty long enough. I'm sending the cable out the hole in my firewall where my cruise control cable use to go. I had to enlarge the hole some, but it wasn't bad.
Try Shoebox's site for locations of almost all our sensors, including coolant temperature: http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech1.html |
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#07 Guages Jun 4 2004, 03:31 AM
Cal I don't think there is any short cut to great ... Jun 4 2004, 03:24 PM NataSS Inc Auto meter is about the best you can get. Yes, th... Jun 4 2004, 04:41 PM #07 The pack I was lookin at is Auto meter I think p/n... Jun 5 2004, 12:20 AM #07 QUOTE (94bird @ Jun 4 2004, 06:41 PM)I drille... Jun 5 2004, 03:23 AM 94bird I believe there's an oil cooler thread where W... Jun 5 2004, 04:31 AM #07 OK thanks, So far I am gonna get the oil pressure ... Jun 6 2004, 05:26 PM Jon A Here's Wayne's post: http://frrax.com/rrf... Jun 6 2004, 06:31 PM #07 QUOTE (Jon A @ Jun 6 2004, 12:31 PM)Are you r... Jun 6 2004, 07:17 PM
Jon A I see. Whatever makes you happy--that is what thi... Jun 6 2004, 10:04 PM |
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