Pillar Gauge Pod?
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Pillar Gauge Pod?
Who makes the best pillar gauge pod? I am thinking about adding a boost gauge and would like one that replaces the whole pillar so it doesn't look screwed on. What are my options?
Chris
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Im in the same boat, I'm looking for one too. One that doesn't mount over the old with screws or "Christmas clips" I haven't had any luck either.... Autometer makes the ones that go over the OEM pillar...but still some type of screw or ghetto vent screen relocation. I'm still looking and hopefully has some somewhere. Let me know if you find some before me.
Burning Brakes
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From: fort hood tx
do some research there are full replacement ones out there. i was looking at a 3 pod full pillar recently just cant remember the site. they have full pillar replacements on the site that shall not be named. if i run accros the site again ill im u the name 
Last edited by blkdevl; Jul 26, 2009 at 11:39 AM.
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Take it one step further and add fuel pressure. Check it out!!!
SPA Boost Fuel Pressure Gauge
Many guys here are running this gauge as part of my turn key FI C5 Gauge package but if you want just boost, do the dual gauge for a few more bucks and keep an eye on your fuel too. I also have pods available.
Brian
SPA Boost Fuel Pressure Gauge
Many guys here are running this gauge as part of my turn key FI C5 Gauge package but if you want just boost, do the dual gauge for a few more bucks and keep an eye on your fuel too. I also have pods available.
Brian
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Got my triple at GLOWSHIFT. You can remove the original pillar, pop the vent out (not easy, be careful) and glue it in the new pillar. Note: The very bottom of the new pillar does not roll under the A post base, but you can't see that area any way. I still have a new double pillar pod, and a single add on gauge pod still in the box because I found this site too late.
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I have a 3 gauge pod made by GlowShift and it replaces the stock one. It is actually for a 97-02 according to part # but fits perfect on my 03. The only thing that is off a little is the middle gauge is obscured somewhat on left side if you have the seat all the way back and all 3 gauges don't line up exactly straight cause some designer was probably drunk when he made the mold but you can take a heat gun to it and massage them all straight if need be.
They make a 2 pod one also I had first and it fit just fine as well but I installed that one over my existing one so they can go either way.
It's a great fit and I only secure it with one screw at the very top which cant be seen. You only have to take the old one plastic vent filler piece off and glue it on the new one
They make a 2 pod one also I had first and it fit just fine as well but I installed that one over my existing one so they can go either way.
It's a great fit and I only secure it with one screw at the very top which cant be seen. You only have to take the old one plastic vent filler piece off and glue it on the new one
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In terms of Autometer,there is a difference on the bottom portion and 2 different part #'s
12192 & 12193
Kill 3 birds with 2 stones.
This is an old video when I did my initial setup yet the same gauge package remains installed. The SPA gauge allows you to do a lot more things than just read pressures, the warning lights and the ability to trip outboard 12v relays to control other items is very effective. I have mine setup to trip my BAP at a certain pressure.
Brian
12192 & 12193
Kill 3 birds with 2 stones.
This is an old video when I did my initial setup yet the same gauge package remains installed. The SPA gauge allows you to do a lot more things than just read pressures, the warning lights and the ability to trip outboard 12v relays to control other items is very effective. I have mine setup to trip my BAP at a certain pressure.
Brian
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I killed 8 to 9 birds with two stones, using a double pod and PLX gauges (installed by ECS) that read out:
Top: AFR Lambda, Fuel Pressure, Vac and Boost
Bottom: OBD-II readings... Set to: Air Intake Temp (awesome if you are spraying meth), Speed, RPM, and Timing (another great measure to see, especially "peak" measures, without needing a laptop / data logging software)
These gauges also data log, maintain peak, etc., in addition to alarming.
Additionally, I had two small LEDs installed (one next to each gauge). One shows Alky Pump activation, the other shows my secondary fuel pump activation.
I also have a wideband LC-1 AFR serial port available to connect to my laptop when I am using EFI Live.
And... Before I changed the steering wheel (bottom gauge displaying five OBD-II readings):
Top: AFR Lambda, Fuel Pressure, Vac and Boost
Bottom: OBD-II readings... Set to: Air Intake Temp (awesome if you are spraying meth), Speed, RPM, and Timing (another great measure to see, especially "peak" measures, without needing a laptop / data logging software)
These gauges also data log, maintain peak, etc., in addition to alarming.
Additionally, I had two small LEDs installed (one next to each gauge). One shows Alky Pump activation, the other shows my secondary fuel pump activation.
I also have a wideband LC-1 AFR serial port available to connect to my laptop when I am using EFI Live.
And... Before I changed the steering wheel (bottom gauge displaying five OBD-II readings):
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Digivex,
Yeah, the PLX's kick ***, I am a dealer for them as well. The PLX OLED OBD2 is a really nice gauge. DO you have some more information on the hub adapter/wheel combo? I want to do a wheel with a quick release, is that a Sparco adapter?
Brian
Yeah, the PLX's kick ***, I am a dealer for them as well. The PLX OLED OBD2 is a really nice gauge. DO you have some more information on the hub adapter/wheel combo? I want to do a wheel with a quick release, is that a Sparco adapter?
Brian
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From: Ride the Lightning NJ
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i have a two gauge pod for a 97-02 fits over current pillar 50.00 bucks shipped excellent condition mounts with 3M tape works fine !
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