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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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So i have gauges in the car but arent plugged in. Anyone know how to connect them or where to do it?
Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:57 PM
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what kind of gauges?
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Pillar gauges or the gauges right by your steering wheel?
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:47 AM
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he means what gauges are they. Such as volt, oil....... gotta be more specific on this.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 02:54 AM
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They're probably A/F, oil pressure and boost... it was Alex's car.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:07 AM
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regardless of what they are, ive got a buddy who can hook em up cheap for you, he does all my electrical work.
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Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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im also interested. im going to be getting gauges and may need some assistance with the install
for a boosted car what are some good gauges to run
boost. AF? oil temp?
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 04:22 AM
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well boost and A/F obviously.

the 3rd one that ppl usually run is either EGT or Oil Pressure.
Old Apr 17, 2009 | 05:33 AM
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Well where is your guy located at and how much are we talking? I really want to learn how to do it myself. I am going this weekend to learn how to properly install lowering springs
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we can do springs for $50 and you welcome to help as much as you can and/or watch so you can learn.

what kind of gauges are we talking about? ill ask him what he charges, and again, your more than welcome to watch over his shoulder and ask questions.
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The boost gauge would be silly to hook up on a stock engine... it'd show vac, but that's pretty much it.
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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Where are you guys located and when can you do it?
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 01:36 AM
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Glendale Heights area. as for when im not sure, if your 100% then we can figure out a set date.
Old Apr 18, 2009 | 01:39 AM
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I got the springs with me, and the guages are in the car. I was thinking tommrow since its my off day. What do you think?
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oh, i wasnt aware you had springs to do too. tomm's not gonna work, we gotta pull my axle to replace a torn boot.

im going to meet up with him in a couple minutes. would sunday afternoon work for you?
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Uhm i can see if i can pll away sunday. What about guages tommorow?
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prob not tomm, cuz ill be working till 8, then going out right after.

what gauges do you need hooked up?
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 01:38 AM
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Uhm oil temp, ext temp, and oil pessure.
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ok, im going to meet up with him again now, so well talk about it try to figure out a day.

does the oil pressure gauge come with the sender unit and do you have a T or a splitter for the oil pressure line and what kind of fitting is on the exhaust temp gauge?
Old Apr 19, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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okay.



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