Guages and Locations
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Guages and Locations
I am fixin' to install boost and pyro guages. I have not done it yet because I am not sure which location I like best. Obviously the A-pillar is the most popular location, but I am not sure I want all that crap stickin' out in my line of sight. I would RATHER have the guages down low where a quick glance would get the job done. However, I can't seem to find a location I like.....that is why I want opinions. I have also looked at the x-monitor, but I seem to like the old style needle guage best. Also, any pics????? I hate to drill on my truck, so a clean installation is where I want to be.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Phoenix, AZ
IMO: A pillar triple gauge mount is the way to go, it really doesn't obstruct your view, just looks that way when you look from the outside in.
I like the pillar mount because I do not have to take my eyes off the road to glance at the pyro and boost gauges while under hard WOT.
Here is an under dash option;
http://www.dieselsitetoo.com/subcatm...1=270&2=-1&6=1
I like the pillar mount because I do not have to take my eyes off the road to glance at the pyro and boost gauges while under hard WOT.
Here is an under dash option;
http://www.dieselsitetoo.com/subcatm...1=270&2=-1&6=1
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From: On the farm near Loveland
OK, here's some options:
Westach makes dual aircraft-style analog gauges making one gauge replace two. Here's their EGT-boost combo:
http://westach.com/images/showcase/2...-Boost-EGT.jpg
http://www.westach.com
There is an overhead console available:
http://members.aol.com/rhfordman/RSP2.html/
Autometer makes a dual gauge replacement instrument cluster bezel:
http://hp.autometer.com/products/mou...lust_ford.html
Gauge Works (?) makes single and double steering column meter pods:
http://www.ford-trucks.racenet.net/gauges.php
Westach makes dual aircraft-style analog gauges making one gauge replace two. Here's their EGT-boost combo:
http://westach.com/images/showcase/2...-Boost-EGT.jpg
http://www.westach.com
There is an overhead console available:
http://members.aol.com/rhfordman/RSP2.html/
Autometer makes a dual gauge replacement instrument cluster bezel:
http://hp.autometer.com/products/mou...lust_ford.html
Gauge Works (?) makes single and double steering column meter pods:
http://www.ford-trucks.racenet.net/gauges.php
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From: Bonney Lake, WA
I'm with HeatStroked on this one.... Before I got my gauges, I thought having them on the A-pillar was going to be a problem, but it's not. As he said, it's the best place to mount the gauges if you want to keep them in your line of sight. The one that I'd be most concerned with while under load is the pyro, so mine is mounted in the top spot in the pod, right at eye level.
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Thank you Quad 
I too did not want to increase the blind spot on the pillar, my vent visors increase the blind spot considerably already 
I too did not want to increase the blind spot on the pillar, my vent visors increase the blind spot considerably already
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From: Bonney Lake, WA
There's one other advantage to the A-pillar mount that hasn't been brought up. It's the bling-bling thing. When ricers come up along the driver's side, and see the gauges on the A-pillar, you can see the passenger nudge the driver, and they both look up to check it out. I do my best not to make eye contact, but it's hard to be humble when you're being scoped out. 
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