I guess when I get them I can actually look and see how hard it will be. I will probably need lots of pictures
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Joe28443
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gauge installation
I ordered my EV2s from Clay last week and I thought I would call around and check on prices in fear of messing up something myself. I called 2 places. One said 245-325 which I thought was not too terribly bad. I just recieved a call from National Speed which about made me fall out of my chair. $685.!!!!!! for 6.5 hrs labor. I felt like asking what were they gonna do for the other 3.5 hrs. Looks like I may be attempting this one myself. Even if I scew something up I still be better off than spending 685 dollars. I just figured I would rant and be thankful for the fact I have several here that will walk me through this....
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Remember as well, if you ever have an issue you will know where to start diagnosing but if you hire someone it will make it much harder.
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Just set aside a Sat. or Sun. afternoon & take your time doing it, you'll be amazed at how simple it all ends up being & the satisfaction you'll get from doing it yourself. I'm sure you will get great instructions from Clay so read them a couple times before you dive in. Good Luck
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You can do it. Figure on 8 hours and if it takes a little less time, great. There aren't too many things to screw up. Just don't rush and ask questions here if you get stuck.
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joe , what gauges are you getting ? i could give you some help i live in oriental but have a body shop in new bern . right up 17 . some are easy some are harder . but not to bad ive installed so far / low oil pressure / hpop / fuel pressure / boost / and got room for two more trying to decide now. look in my garage to see em.
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Joe28443
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joe , what gauges are you getting ? i could give you some help i live in oriental but have a body shop in new bern . right up 17 . some are easy some are harder . but not to bad ive installed so far / low oil pressure / hpop / fuel pressure / boost / and got room for two more trying to decide now. look in my garage to see em.
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It's not that difficult Joe - between Clay's instructions and the online help here on FTE you will be able to do it yourself. If you can make it out to Wes - then all the better. Either way you will be just fine.
Edit: tried to rep ya Wes - got blocked......
Edit: tried to rep ya Wes - got blocked......
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Yeah, for whatever reason everyone seems to like the sun and nice weather all the time in Cali.
To the gauges.....They look harder than they really are. Just take your time and plan it out......No big deal.....The installing of my gauges were probably the easist thing i've done.
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Like everyone has said, it's not as daunting as you might think it is. What I did was break up the installation over the course of a few days, an hour or two here and there. One day I did the pyro probe install, (not nearly as difficult as it sounds), and ran the wire into the cab. Another day I did the boost sensor and ran the line into the cab. On another day I mounted my gauge pod, ran wiring, and hooked it all up. Plenty of support here if needed.
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