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ZZcamaro · 10-17-2008, 12:46 PM

OKAY...so we have the four gauges in the lower console...I figure Volt meter is the least useful...How could we replace that with a good boost gauge? Is there anyhing made to fit that weird shape? will it be replaceable?

I would love to see what you guys can come up with. I just think it would be extremely clean to put it there instead of getting too carried away with the A-pillar gauge pods!

Lets see it folks, what can we do with a boost gauge?

Crowley · 10-17-2008, 12:53 PM

I have a feeling the aftermark will come up with some sort of solution.

Crowley

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-17-2008, 04:28 PM

what good would a boost gauge be on a N/A motor?

Crowley · 10-17-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

what good would a boost gauge be on a N/A motor?

Well .. it could read vacuum

..

I think he means if you go FI ..

Crowley

haulass350 · 10-17-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I have a feeling the aftermark will come up with some sort of solution.

Crowley

i was thinking the same thing although i would prefer a pillar mounted setup so all the criticall guages are at eye level, imho.

ZZcamaro · 10-17-2008, 06:21 PM

Well It is obviously on a blown motor. And I had pillar gauges in my T/A, but I would ike to keep it down in the center console. Those are the gauges i used to have on the pillar anyway. Just a thought, that is why I wanted to see what you guys all think could be done to get a guage in there, and keep a clean look. It isnt like you need to look at those numbers much while driving...I really only looked to check while dyno tuning...The rest (temps) you really only check sparingly.

Radio Free Berlinetta · 10-17-2008, 09:27 PM

Given that the car is equiped with a multi-fuction display between the guages, it would be nice for GM to release some kind of SDK to allow an owner to develope new uses for it, like a boost guage for example. This would solve two problems: no custom cutting or replacing of parts would be needed to mount new hardware, and it would keep these vitals in your line of sight.

Just an idea from and unrepentant geek.

franknbeans · 10-17-2008, 10:10 PM

what is the manual getting in place for the Tranny temp gauge?

LSxJunkie · 10-18-2008, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by franknbeans

what is the manual getting in place for the Tranny temp gauge?

From what I've seen, a trans temp gauge. Not that you'll need it.

*TAG UR IT* · 10-18-2008, 02:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crowley

I have a feeling the aftermark will come up with some sort of solution.

Crowley

Mr Twisty · 10-18-2008, 07:34 AM

G-meter with recall would be a nice replacement gauge.

Wait and see what aftermarket comes up with, or design your own gauge pod to replace the factory setup.

10-17-2008, 12:46 PM	#1
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	Boost Gauge OKAY...so we have the four gauges in the lower console...I figure Volt meter is the least useful...How could we replace that with a good boost gauge? Is there anyhing made to fit that weird shape? will it be replaceable? I would love to see what you guys can come up with. I just think it would be extremely clean to put it there instead of getting too carried away with the A-pillar gauge pods! Lets see it folks, what can we do with a boost gauge?

10-17-2008, 12:53 PM	#2
Crowley Okie doke Drives: 2012 GT500 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: McKinney Texas Posts: 3,568 View My Garage	I have a feeling the aftermark will come up with some sort of solution. Crowley __________________

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10-18-2008, 07:34 AM	#11
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,707	G-meter with recall would be a nice replacement gauge. Wait and see what aftermarket comes up with, or design your own gauge pod to replace the factory setup. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin

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10-17-2008, 06:21 PM	#6
ZZcamaro Drives: 2SS w/ ZZ427 Package!! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,700	Well It is obviously on a blown motor. And I had pillar gauges in my T/A, but I would ike to keep it down in the center console. Those are the gauges i used to have on the pillar anyway. Just a thought, that is why I wanted to see what you guys all think could be done to get a guage in there, and keep a clean look. It isnt like you need to look at those numbers much while driving...I really only looked to check while dyno tuning...The rest (temps) you really only check sparingly.

10-17-2008, 09:27 PM	#7
Radio Free Berlinetta Drives: 1980 Camaro Berlinetta Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Posts: 7	Given that the car is equiped with a multi-fuction display between the guages, it would be nice for GM to release some kind of SDK to allow an owner to develope new uses for it, like a boost guage for example. This would solve two problems: no custom cutting or replacing of parts would be needed to mount new hardware, and it would keep these vitals in your line of sight. Just an idea from and unrepentant geek.