JeepcoMJ Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 I want my gauges to be more accurate than factory gauges. in a recent thread regarding auxillary fans http://www.comancheclub.com/forums/view ... hp?t=11871 it's been very apparent that factory gauges are not all that accurate. what are good aftermarket gauges to buy, that won't break the bank?
DirtyComanche Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 I like my autometers in the MJ. They ain't exactly cheap though. And to fit them to a somewhat factory appearance would take some work. I seem to recall at some point seeing a thread where a guy had made a new instrument panel to mimic the stock one (probably not on this board). Was a lot of work as the stock peice has a printed circuit board on it that also has the turn signal indicators and a bunch of other jazz, including the warning lights and such to the left.
JeepcoMJ Posted September 21, 2008 Author Posted September 21, 2008 I figure on running them in a factory setup, by simply removing the messge center from the factory cluster and mounting it, then making a panel which will bolt in where the old gauges were, and I have a gauge pod on the A-pillar to house one more gauge. also will build a center console and can house gauges there too, or where the clock goes.
DirtyComanche Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 How many gauges do you need? I figure a tachometer, speedo, voltage, temp, oil pressure and fuel quantity is all that's needed? Which is all the factory stuff. I guess if you have an auto, you might want tranny temp. But what else could a guy need? Air pressure if you had OBA I guess, seems kinda unneeded though.
JeepcoMJ Posted September 21, 2008 Author Posted September 21, 2008 How many gauges do you need? I figure a tachometer, speedo, voltage, temp, oil pressure and fuel quantity is all that's needed? Which is all the factory stuff. I guess if you have an auto, you might want tranny temp. But what else could a guy need? Air pressure if you had OBA I guess, seems kinda unneeded though. you got it. I have trans temp and OBA in the gauge pod but not hooked up just yet. want fuel gauge, engine temp., oil pressure, voltage, tack, speedo.
FxRacing282 Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 i always figured if your gonna spend some cash you might as well get em all right? but thats just my opinion
DirtyComanche Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 They do look a LOT better when they all match.
FxRacing282 Posted September 21, 2008 Posted September 21, 2008 hey could you find that forum where the guy made a custom dash? ie been pondering that idea for my project camaro.
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