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Old 11-19-2008, 07:51 PM
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guages?

i've already asked this a few times before but im looking to put tac/pyro/and 1 more. i dont know what to put yet haha. any recomendations, and i need a good website to order from. i would like to order from DTR but i dont think they have everything. im just trying to put a list together of everything i need for my parents. any help is appreciated thanks!
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Boost gauge

Here is where I got mine at
Isspro Gauges

Here is what they look like
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I just picked up a pyro,trans and Boost guage in this style... I am using the dual pod... I don't know if they have a tach to match..

http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugeli...&opid=4&szid=2
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I'd do trans temp if you have an auto, boost wouldn't be bad either but I wouldn't really worry about boost it's just kind of cool to see. A low pressure warning after the lift pump would be a good idea.
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www.genosgarage.com for all your needs
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Fuel pressure.
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thanks everyone! and the 2 1/16" guages fit in the 2" holders. genos garage said for example the colum mount for the 94-02 dodge will fit mos tstandard 2" guages im still a little confused. thanks again for the help
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I wouldn't really worry about boost
Any problems in a fuel system will normaly show up as a lower boost reading before you might see a change in the pryo reading.

I would run a boost gage also.
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If it's an automatic, trans temp. Fuel pressure is a good suggestion. Boost gauges are fun to watch.
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The first gauge I put in was a WATER TEMP gauge. A digital one memory and high alert buzzer. I do not trust OE dash gauges and trusting a $6K engine to a dummy light and an old dash gauge is not a great idea IMHO. I got mine from nordskogperformance.com and mine is the Pro Digital series and I rigged the alarm circuit in it up to a buzzer from Radio Shack along with a 12 VDC flashing light. At $109 per gauge they are pricey but I like them alot. I actually have mine out right now, in the process of fitting it to a new dash I am building from scratch.

If you are bone stock, I don't think the fuel gauges are all that important as some folks say. Most of the guys that have those are playing with their pumps and stuff and then it does become important. I suppose it could still be useful, but its not the first gauge I have put in. Then again, I have never had a fuel system problem yet, so I may not know what I am talking about.
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