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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 6 2004, 10:04 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,947 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Everett, WA Member No.: 16 |
I see. Whatever makes you happy--that is what this stuff is all about. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) It's just that you start off the thread complaining about how expensive good guages are. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif)
I spent what seemed like a small fortune on my oil temp guage because I needed one and that's the one I just had to have. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I have no desire to do the same for the rest unless there's something really wrong with them. Yeah, the stock tach sucks and I'll put a shift light in to take care of that. Other than that I've seen no evidence to indicate the rest of the guages aren't accurate. About the only thing that's a bit whacky is the temp guage--but that's due to the sensor location (reading coolant straight from the radiator instead of on the way to the radiator like most SBC's do) but the guage itself seems accurate. The sensor can be moved.... Oh, and no gas guages are accurate in any car--it's a consumer satisfaction thing.... I guess it's just me, I don't hate the stock guages enough to take money away from go-fast parts in order to replace them. $850 could get me a port job done on my heads.... |
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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 94bird Tony, the sensor in your oil pan is your "Low... Jun 5 2004, 12:41 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
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