What kind of gauges is everyone installing?

Fox Hound · 07-22-2002, 01:51 PM

Besides a tach, what kind of gauges is everyone installing? I have a GT and it has all I need. Granted, its not the most accurate but what else do I need? Just wondering....

drudis · 07-22-2002, 02:09 PM

Most run more accurate gauges (than factory) for the water temp, and oil pressure.
[I hate when someone says... "my engine is running at the "R" in normal...]

THen you can add oil temp (for us roadracers), or fuel pressure and boost gauge (for the blower guys)...

Search in the archives for electrical/mechanical discussions.

302 LX Eric · 07-22-2002, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Most run more accurate gauges (than factory) for the water temp, and oil pressure.
[I hate when someone says... "my engine is running at the "R" in normal...]

Exactly.

I run Autometer gauges for water temp and oil pressure (both mechanical gauges).

E

jerrys84 · 07-22-2002, 03:04 PM

Auto meter oil pressure and temp currently...

coming shortly, oil temp and vacuum.........

just depends on what your interested in monitoring.. if your running hard on an auto, in may not be a bad idea to run a temp guage on that....

PKRWUD · 07-22-2002, 05:36 PM

Must have a tach. Additionally, I always install AutoMeter Sport Comp, 2 5/8" mechanical water temp, oil psi, vacuum and volts in every vehicle I buy, minimum. Some, like my race Buick, also get trans temp, oil temp, and fuel psi. Actually, that one got a fuel level gauge and tach as well because I ended up building my own dash. If you have forced induction, then you would obviously substitute a boost/vacuum gauge for the vacuum gauge.

Take care,
~Chris

Stang_Crazy · 07-23-2002, 09:58 AM

I plan on installing fue psi and boost gauges when my blower gets here. I wanted to get the gauge cage that retains the vents on each side bu everywhere I look, I can't find a fuel pressure gauge with an isolator so I can mount it inside. Can anyone help me?? Oh yea, I'm going to need a 0-100psi gauge.

RPM427 · 07-23-2002, 10:42 AM

I personally like the Autometer ultra-light guages for thier look and accuracy.

USMC302 · 07-23-2002, 12:11 PM

I RUN THE AUTOMETER FUEL PRESSURE AND OIL PRESSURE AND TACH OF COURSE

drudis · 07-23-2002, 02:46 PM

THis is what I got:

DemonGT · 07-23-2002, 04:06 PM

here is mine...oil pres....voltmeter that dosnt work...and a water temp....

the voltmeter pegs out..i think it goes up to like 18 and its past that and over as far as it can go, even with the engine off...could this be the cause of a bad ground??

DemonGT · 07-23-2002, 04:07 PM

P.S. in that pic the middle gauge is the voltmeter but thats when it actually worked so its all the way down..so it didnt do it suddenly it slowly got worse...

lx mike · 07-23-2002, 04:43 PM

I have the autometer mechanical oil pressure and water temp gauges
and also the "standard" monster tach on the dash.

Mach 1 · 07-23-2002, 07:18 PM

I use water temp., oil pressure, and tranny temp (aod). in the gauge POD , and the tach on the dash.

All electric, the only way to go IMO, and and I agree, the ultra lights are nice. Accurate and good looking.

Lethal5Oh · 07-23-2002, 09:27 PM

Im sorry i gotta ask. Why do you AOD guys have tacks?? Unless you have manual valve bodies whats the point, looks? Just curious. P.S. Do you guys think it would look like crap to have the stock analog gauges with digital gauges in pods on the A pilliar, etc.

Mach 1 · 07-23-2002, 09:38 PM

A manual valve body is part of every automatic transmission. Its what connects to the shift lever, so you can manually select gears.

It amazes me why people think automatic cars arent deserving of a good tach?

Are you aware that a built up automatic is better at the strip than a stick?

You dont think the guy in the auto needs a accurate tach. and shift light?

Why not?

Most cars with mods also have tranny mods if thier autos.

joe4speed · 07-23-2002, 10:01 PM

I have autometer oil press, fuel press, vac, and a/f gauges

Lethal5Oh · 07-24-2002, 01:18 PM

I understand what you are saying about AOD mods. But i dont understand i see all these guys with AOD mods or not (ford or not) why isnt the factory tach enough? Thats alot of money for something you really can do with out. I can understand if you are manually shifting the trans but if your just throwing it in drive and mashing the gas whats the point. (im not trying to be snotty, just in case you may be taking it that way, just a curiousity ive had.) thanks

PKRWUD · 07-24-2002, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lethal5Oh
...but if your just throwing it in drive and mashing the gas whats the point.

I have never met a person that races that way. I haven't owned a vehicle with an auto tranny in several years, but you better believe it had a quality tach in it. I'm very surprised by your having trouble understanding, but maybe you just never owned a vehicle with an automatic. I do see your point, but I don't know anyone who just drops it in drive and leaves it there.

Besides, the tach does a whole lot more than just help you with your shift points!

Take care,
~Chris

Lethal5Oh · 07-25-2002, 10:30 AM

I see your point PKRWUD. I have owned an automatic. 1 out of 3 was an auto. Im mostly a stick guy. I have heard the factory ones arent that accurate so i guess i can see it now.

07-22-2002, 01:51 PM	#1
Fox Hound Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 58	What kind of gauges is everyone installing? Besides a tach, what kind of gauges is everyone installing? I have a GT and it has all I need. Granted, its not the most accurate but what else do I need? Just wondering....

07-22-2002, 02:09 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Most run more accurate gauges (than factory) for the water temp, and oil pressure. [I hate when someone says... "my engine is running at the "R" in normal...] THen you can add oil temp (for us roadracers), or fuel pressure and boost gauge (for the blower guys)... Search in the archives for electrical/mechanical discussions. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

07-22-2002, 03:04 PM	#4
jerrys84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: minnesota Posts: 129	Auto meter oil pressure and temp currently... coming shortly, oil temp and vacuum......... just depends on what your interested in monitoring.. if your running hard on an auto, in may not be a bad idea to run a temp guage on that.... __________________ 91 LX 'work in progress' previous stangs; lightly modded 84GT 81 2.3 converted to 302 auto

07-22-2002, 05:36 PM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Must have a tach. Additionally, I always install AutoMeter Sport Comp, 2 5/8" mechanical water temp, oil psi, vacuum and volts in every vehicle I buy, minimum. Some, like my race Buick, also get trans temp, oil temp, and fuel psi. Actually, that one got a fuel level gauge and tach as well because I ended up building my own dash. If you have forced induction, then you would obviously substitute a boost/vacuum gauge for the vacuum gauge. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

07-23-2002, 09:58 AM	#6
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	I plan on installing fue psi and boost gauges when my blower gets here. I wanted to get the gauge cage that retains the vents on each side bu everywhere I look, I can't find a fuel pressure gauge with an isolator so I can mount it inside. Can anyone help me?? Oh yea, I'm going to need a 0-100psi gauge. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

07-23-2002, 10:42 AM	#7
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	I personally like the Autometer ultra-light guages for thier look and accuracy. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

07-23-2002, 12:11 PM	#8
USMC302 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Gallatin, Tn Posts: 1,326	I RUN THE AUTOMETER FUEL PRESSURE AND OIL PRESSURE AND TACH OF COURSE __________________

07-23-2002, 02:46 PM	#9
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	THis is what I got: __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

07-23-2002, 04:06 PM	#10
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	here is mine...oil pres....voltmeter that dosnt work...and a water temp.... the voltmeter pegs out..i think it goes up to like 18 and its past that and over as far as it can go, even with the engine off...could this be the cause of a bad ground?? __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

07-23-2002, 04:07 PM	#11
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	P.S. in that pic the middle gauge is the voltmeter but thats when it actually worked so its all the way down..so it didnt do it suddenly it slowly got worse... __________________ '91 GT,410W,10.5 to 1 comp,Victor Jr. heads,Victor 5.8 intake,FTI cam,Crane retro fit lifters,Scorpian 1.6 RR's,Melling HV oil pump,MSD distro.,Canton oil pan,FMS flywheel,Romac balancer,FMS timing chain,Accufab 90mm TB,C&L 76mm maf, 42lbers,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Pro dumps,powerchamber,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Ford Racing gauges,5inch Tach,centerline convo pro's,nitto DR's,Pro3i lower control arms,50/50 shocks,3.55 gears,TFS HD diff. cover Next year: Tremec TKO,Spec stage 3 clutch,alum driveshaft,complete fuel system www.angelfire.com/linux/demondan

07-23-2002, 04:43 PM	#12
lx mike Undescribable Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Ft Myers Fla Posts: 1,539	I have the autometer mechanical oil pressure and water temp gauges and also the "standard" monster tach on the dash. __________________ Rice Haters Club Member #101

07-23-2002, 07:18 PM	#13
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	I use water temp., oil pressure, and tranny temp (aod). in the gauge POD , and the tach on the dash. All electric, the only way to go IMO, and and I agree, the ultra lights are nice. Accurate and good looking. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-23-2002, 09:27 PM	#14
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	Im sorry i gotta ask. Why do you AOD guys have tacks?? Unless you have manual valve bodies whats the point, looks? Just curious. P.S. Do you guys think it would look like crap to have the stock analog gauges with digital gauges in pods on the A pilliar, etc. __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

07-23-2002, 09:38 PM	#15
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	A manual valve body is part of every automatic transmission. Its what connects to the shift lever, so you can manually select gears. It amazes me why people think automatic cars arent deserving of a good tach? Are you aware that a built up automatic is better at the strip than a stick? You dont think the guy in the auto needs a accurate tach. and shift light? Why not? Most cars with mods also have tranny mods if thier autos. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

07-23-2002, 10:01 PM	#16
joe4speed He said Member...heh, heh Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Jupiter, Florida U.S.A. Posts: 3,718	I have autometer oil press, fuel press, vac, and a/f gauges __________________ *Joe!* 1988 GT, 13.58@101mph Check out my listing! Click here! Or my website:www.joe4speed.com

07-24-2002, 01:18 PM	#17
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	I understand what you are saying about AOD mods. But i dont understand i see all these guys with AOD mods or not (ford or not) why isnt the factory tach enough? Thats alot of money for something you really can do with out. I can understand if you are manually shifting the trans but if your just throwing it in drive and mashing the gas whats the point. (im not trying to be snotty, just in case you may be taking it that way, just a curiousity ive had.) thanks __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

07-25-2002, 10:30 AM	#19
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	I see your point PKRWUD. I have owned an automatic. 1 out of 3 was an auto. Im mostly a stick guy. I have heard the factory ones arent that accurate so i guess i can see it now. __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

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