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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 05:49 PM
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Hey guys, need some help on gauge locations. I already have the pillar double mount. I need to place two more gauges and would like a few ideas, so I dont molest my interrior. Pics and Ideas would be appreciated.


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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 03:51 AM
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I had also same problem. Here is what I did.

I moved light switch a little, to otherside where wheel tilt adjust is.
There it is in reachable and handy location.
In light switch place there is now wideband meter.

I also moved all warning lights and electronics to left in "info center"
and modified nitrous meter to there. All lights there are still working
as they should. + I put "FULL ENGINE POWER" light to come on when
my nitrous is ready to activate.

There is also one handy location left in left "arm rest" in drivers door.
If You move mirror adjusting unit somewhere else, there is nice place
for one gauge. And it is in clearly visible area too.

Here are some pics.




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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 04:24 AM
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There is also space for 2 small gauges under the radio, right there where Rokka has his dip swich panel. There is empty space behind the panel - if you are using a after market radio.
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Rokka, how you managed the fuel pressure gauge?
Just a real "sealed " line from the fuel pressure shrader valve on the fuel rail directed to the interior of the car?
Is it safe?
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What You say is not safe and should not be done ever!!!

My fuel pressure gauge is electical ATM-4363.
So no fuel lines, only wires to sender unit.
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Thanks Rokka,
Now I need to decide what to put on the second gauge in the dual windshield gauge pod.
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Originally Posted by Rokka
What You say is not safe and should not be done ever!!!
No fuel lines in the cockpit, please. If you must run a direct reading
FP gauge you can monitor while driving, mount it on the hood in
front of the windshield.

Stewart-Warner offers electric fuel pressure guages in 0-16 and 0-100 PSI.
They used to have several different 2-1/16" dia styles but I believe
some of the 0-16 PSI models have been dropped. Since my catalog
is from '98, hopefully the 0-100 selection has been expanded.

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