A pillar guages
08-08-2008, 10:37 AM
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A pillar guages
So on my 03 N/A mach 1 im looking to get some functional guages for the A-pillar, dont know which ones to get, i see no point in getting the same ones i already have in the stock setup, anybody got pictures of their aftermarket guages, what brand gauges to get, im thinking some blue LED ones since my car is blue, but as far as what brand piece to buy, do the 2 gauge setups or 3 guage setups look better and if i get an A/F ratio reader, is that thing really going to be accurate for on the fly readings like at idle and at WOT? im doing this more for looks and the cool factor, but it would still be good to know temps of different things and all that. thanks guys
08-08-2008, 06:01 PM
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RE: A pillar guages
Well the stock voltmeter is *fairly* accurate as is the water temp gauge.
IOW they will actually read high and low [8D]
The oil pressure guage is nothing more than an On/Off switch though so it is useless.
Note how it always reads the same, cold oil, hot oil etc.
IOW you either got pressure (reads in the middle) or you don't have pressure (you need a new engine)...
That being said, Oil Pressure and A/F wide band would be nice.
If you have an automatic, a tranny fluid temp gauge is a good idea.
If you want a 3 guage set up, Oil Pressure, Wide Band A/F and Water Temperature is my pick for a car like yours.
Autometer makes great stuff and the B&M new blackout guages look pretty kool too.
I'm in the same boat BTW.
I have 2003 GT Vert and am thinking of the "Speed Of Sound" A piller and an Autometer Water Temp and Oil Pressure guage.
Probably the Sport Comp II.
If I go with a 3 POD unit (no Speed Of Sound for this one, they only make a 2) I'll add a tranny temp gauge because my car is amostly stock automatic.
IOW they will actually read high and low [8D]
The oil pressure guage is nothing more than an On/Off switch though so it is useless.
Note how it always reads the same, cold oil, hot oil etc.
IOW you either got pressure (reads in the middle) or you don't have pressure (you need a new engine)...
That being said, Oil Pressure and A/F wide band would be nice.
If you have an automatic, a tranny fluid temp gauge is a good idea.
If you want a 3 guage set up, Oil Pressure, Wide Band A/F and Water Temperature is my pick for a car like yours.
Autometer makes great stuff and the B&M new blackout guages look pretty kool too.
I'm in the same boat BTW.
I have 2003 GT Vert and am thinking of the "Speed Of Sound" A piller and an Autometer Water Temp and Oil Pressure guage.
Probably the Sport Comp II.
If I go with a 3 POD unit (no Speed Of Sound for this one, they only make a 2) I'll add a tranny temp gauge because my car is amostly stock automatic.
08-11-2008, 08:19 AM
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RE: A pillar guages
anybody else have good info? thanks for the reply that was really helpfull! my cars a 5-speed so i dont know if the tranny temp thing would be a big deal.
hoping to get some pics of 2 gauge and 3 gauge setups.. post em up guys
hoping to get some pics of 2 gauge and 3 gauge setups.. post em up guys
08-12-2008, 10:51 PM
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I have a wideband a/f, fuel pressure and oil pressure.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y70...t/IMG_0449.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y70...t/IMG_0449.jpg
08-13-2008, 10:50 AM
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With a 5-Speed you don't need a trans temp gauge.
