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Old Apr 12, 2008 | 11:56 PM
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I am in the market for some gauge that are mounted on the side. i was looking and the only really to i like are the ford racing and phatom ones. Any suggestions? n what should each gauge be. since its not supercharged or turbo i was thinking oil pressure, fuel pressure and fuel level. What you guys think?
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:08 AM
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Cant go wrong with a 5" tachometer, maybe backlit, shift light...

You get what you pay for with guages, so dont cheap out!
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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I am going to do the tach later. But hat would be a decent gauge and price for the pillar?
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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AutoMeter Pro-Comp is an alright product.

If you are looking for competition quality could be anywhere from $50-$75 each for an oil temp or oil pressure guage depending on the specs you desire, fuel pressure the same.

Not sure about the pillars, a pillar with the guages included maybe around $400 without installation.
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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i'd say oil pressure and water temp are the most important
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 01:37 AM
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How is the install?
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 04:29 AM
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I've only installed tachometers before, for those its more time consuming than difficult. Not really sure about pressure gauges...
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 11:22 AM
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oil pressure water temp and fuel pressure
Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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oil pressure water temp and fuel pressure
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BTW I think the Ford guages are mechanical?


Old Apr 13, 2008 | 08:27 PM
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What is a good brand for them? and is the install expensive?



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