Gauge install question
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From: Las Vegass NV
I know most of us want a clean looking install but if you are going to use the ash tray for a boost gauge you should use one that records max boost. It would be like changing the radio while racing. Just my opinion. troy
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12
Boost and Fuel Pressure gauges are on the pillar along with the Alky and Raptor Shift Light
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Last edited by Beer99C5@FastbirdPerf.com; Dec 18, 2007 at 03:51 AM.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
You might want to forgo using the B@@ST gauge in the ashtray area just because it is hard to see when you are under B@@ST! Your eyes have to drop way too low in order to see it safely!
I would recommend a pillar and the Wideband A/F Ratio gauge in the ashtray area! IMHO!
Thanks,Matt
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From: Dyer, IN
So your have to look down at the ashtray to see what boost your're at going through the quarter? I remember when the old musclecars had a tach on the console (useless). I always thought that's what the A pillar pods were for.
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Maybe look at BOTH the pictures in post # 8 again???
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I have air/fuel and fuel pressure on my pillar pod which to me on the quarter are whats important. I'd also like to use the boost guage so that's why I was looking for the ashtray mount. Still haven't been able to contact beer99c5 though. Anyone know of a web address to order?
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I am planning on placing TWO gages in my ash tray. One is the Autometer boost gage. The second is the awesome PLX DM-200 ODBII!
http://www.plxdevices.com/products/dm200obd/
I need to find a mounting plate that I can use to mount these gages.
Does anyone know where I can find one? My Procharger will be installed in 10 days, so I am trying to find this soon!
http://www.plxdevices.com/products/dm200obd/
I need to find a mounting plate that I can use to mount these gages.
Does anyone know where I can find one? My Procharger will be installed in 10 days, so I am trying to find this soon!
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I just had to lop off the tray so it looks like a window frame. If you don't cut off enough material it will not slide in because it goes at an angle and it'll run into the bottom -
So it is best to cut it close to the actual face as possible, like only have a 1/4 to 1/8 inch of straight lip behind the face plate.
I hope this helps
Thanks,Matt