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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 12:49 AM
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I bought a wideband commander and want to buy a fuel pressure gauge, but I need an A-piller to mount the gauges in. Can anyone help me find a good inexpensive one for my C5?

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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 03:11 AM
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Hi Jon,

I put the autometer pillar gauge in mine, At first I had my doubts but it panned out pretty good.

I ordered it from Summitracing $56.95 ATM-12192


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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Beer99C5
Hi Jon,

I put the autometer pillar gauge in mine, At first I had my doubts but it panned out pretty good.

I ordered it from Summitracing $56.95 ATM-12192


Thanks!! 2 1/16th holes??????
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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Was it easy to install?
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Yes, I drilled three holes in the stock pillar and used the plugs provided to retain it, Used double sided sticky tape to hold the vent in place. I get home Thursday, I can get better pics for you end of the week if needed.

2" 1/16 yes.
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I got mine (a dual pod pillar) from RPM Outlet for $53 (+$10 for shipping). Many say to install it over the stock one but I found that it fit better by removing the stock pillar. I use a single screw at the top that holds the weatherstripping on. Very clean and stable.

I'm now in the market for a 3 pod pillar and will probably get it there too. The 2 pod one is an Autometer and their 3 pod one is a ProPod.
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Originally Posted by 5 Liter Eater
I got mine (a dual pod pillar) from RPM Outlet for $53 (+$10 for shipping). Many say to install it over the stock one but I found that it fit better by removing the stock pillar. I use a single screw at the top that holds the weatherstripping on. Very clean and stable.

I'm now in the market for a 3 pod pillar and will probably get it there too. The 2 pod one is an Autometer and their 3 pod one is a ProPod.
Exactly what I did.
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