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Old 01-20-2012, 12:55 PM
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The seventh gauge?
Im trying to decided what I should put for my 7th gauge
1. Optix boost
2. Optix pyro
3. Optix trans temp
4. Isspro tach
5. Mopar oil pressure
6. Auto meter fuel pressure
I got one spot left what should I run a real coolant temp a drive pressure or?

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Ok, I have to ask. Where are all those gauges going? We'll need some pictures!

Were it me, I'd like to see some actual coolant temperature numbers rather than hash marks on a goofy, factory gauge.

I've had an idea in my head to cut out the 3 - 4" circles in the dash insert and replace all the factory gauges with aftermarket in a custom cluster.
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Drive pressure gets my vote-excellent for tuning and fun to watch
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Fuel level?
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Here ya go I got more pics in my ole shakey upgrade thread


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I wish I could find more danin optixs I really like those gauges

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real water temp, the factory gauge is more of an idiot light.
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I do like the look of the Optix gauges!! Is there a website to find them on? I can't recall having any luck looking for them.
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They closed down a few years back it was a father daughter company and I guess he retired and they stopped making em. Only leftovers and used units now.

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I'm on the coolant temp guage wagaon!!!
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Coolant temp. for sure
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I measure my oil temps at the plug above the filter. Mimics the coolant temp as well.
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I vote vacuum gauge at the brake booster.
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I have one extra spot for a gauge and I want to put in an ambient temperature gauge. Nice to know how cold it is outside!
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Originally Posted by Boatnik
I vote vacuum gauge at the brake booster.
Why? Just to monitor brake vacuum?
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