Which AM gauges?

eliyarbrough · Mar 2, 2010

I want them to look OK with my gauges I now have. I'd like to not do that LED switch, if I can keep from it. Here's what I have right now. EL Glow gauges.

I have a pic of those NV's @ night. Not even close!

I wish they showed a pic of them @ night. I want white face, though. Thanks a lot!

tater302 · Mar 2, 2010

the auto meter C2 gauges are white face and a blue light at night, they would be close to your dash. had them in my 94 gt and they look great.

eliyarbrough · Mar 2, 2010

I can turn my clusters to be blue. My dash is green stock, though. I'd like to stay in green, if I can.

Paul · Mar 3, 2010

Nexus.

eliyarbrough · Mar 3, 2010

Sorry, aren't those black? I am also not really a fan of that red. Thanks!!

Paul · Mar 3, 2010

They change colors to whatever you want.

http://sn95forums.com/index.php?action=post;msg=725595;topic=31813.105;sesc=13f4ffdc445faeff481a08f95f38b64a

Here is green:

Purple:

Red:

White with all indicator lights illuminated:

A neat camera trick capturing the needle sweep:

eliyarbrough · Mar 3, 2010

But in the day, aren't they black? I never drive my car @ night. I bought these overlays mainly for the white face. On some cloudy days, I like the green they glow. I rarely ever see it @ night unless I am just closing my vert top @ night. Thanks!!

ARdoller · Mar 3, 2010

Paul, I'm afraid to ask, but how much was the set of instrument cluster gauges, including the mounting plate if it came as a kit?

Paul · Mar 3, 2010

The gauges are $2300. The billet gauge plates are manufactured by my friend Mike, who owns www.mc-machine.com http://. Normally the foxbody dash plate is $150+shipping and the 3-gauge plate (which is the one I've sold to lots of folks on here) is $67.95 shipped. Mine is custom-made with a few options and LED-backlit indicators that change colors for my electric water pump and electric fan as well.

1STOF3 - they're turn completely black when the car is shut off. Otherwise they're whatever color scheme you prefer. You can take a look at the Demo for them on Autometer's website. They're not for everybody, but I thought I'd throw them out there because the ricer in me *hearts* them.

I also like the Ultra Lite IIs and the Phantom IIs. They're cool.

Paul.

eliyarbrough · Mar 3, 2010

I'm looking @ the Phantoms. I like the orange needle. I've found I need the 5715 for the fuel level. How do I tell which oil pressure & water temp I will need? Thanks again!!

Paul · Mar 3, 2010

Go to Autometer's website and do some searching around, you'll get all the info you need on various gauges, layouts, sending units, etc. It's quite comprehensive.

eliyarbrough · Mar 3, 2010

Already did that. I've done the advanced search, nothing. I send summit a question to which ones I need. Sorry, still dumb as a rock!!

Paul · Mar 3, 2010

Are you asking which oil pressure and water temperature gauge you need? That's really up to you. Just pick out the series, size, mechanical or electric, and full-sweep or not. Then just take that PN and you're all set.

eliyarbrough · Mar 4, 2010

Oh, I thought that $'s made a difference! So just ask my mechanic what I need then? Thanks!!

Paul · Mar 4, 2010

Okay hang on. I guess I'm really confused now. What, specifically, are you asking?

Are you asking if gauges are vehicle-specific? They're not. Some adapters might be different, like a mechanical water temp gauge has a different fitting for SBF motors, but other than that nothing.

As far as $$$, you would of course need to pick gauges that fit your budget as well. You can get the part numbers off of AutoMeter's website, and then compare prices on Summit.

I feel like I taking stabs in the dark at answering your questions. :tongue3:

Paul.

eliyarbrough · Mar 4, 2010

Sorry about that. I asked the Summit Tech people. They say I need the fuel level 5718, Oil press 5727, & water temp 5737.

I am still going to ask my mechanic if these are OK. I just needed an exact part #. I just ordered those pods. 1 they have to get, will take 7-10 days. Thanks though!!

Paul · Mar 4, 2010

I'll take a look at those and double check 'em for you man. I'm pretty well versed in gauges at this point. :tongue3:

eliyarbrough · Mar 4, 2010

Appreciate it! Auto Meter is the best, correct?

Paul · Mar 4, 2010

Don't know about best since that's a rather ill-defined term, but they work well enough for me. If they're good enough for NASCAR and the other zillion auto racing venues, they're good enough for my crappy Mustang.