cheap gauges
02-05-2006, 08:59 PM
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cheap gauges
i was at walmart at 2am buying snacks and oil and spray paint wjhen i notice they have gauges for like $9 and they look to be the same size as my autometer 2 1/16" boost gauge
anyone try these things? are they ----? i dont really care about looks if they work fine, just want a oil press and water temp one
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anyone try these things? are they ----? i dont really care about looks if they work fine, just want a oil press and water temp one
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[/URL]ya nice picture i know it helps alot, u can totally see the quality
02-05-2006, 11:48 PM
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Re: cheap gauges
http://www.iequus.com/products.asp?cid=100
thats the brand but the walmart ones are only like 70 degree sweep
like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EQUUS...spagenameZWDVW
thats the brand but the walmart ones are only like 70 degree sweep
like this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/EQUUS...spagenameZWDVW
02-06-2006, 01:55 AM
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Re: cheap gauges
No it means you have to install the sensor into the head and then run the big signal line from it to the gauge in the car.With a electric you can just run a couple wires and tap off the stock sensor.There is no coolant coming in the car.
02-06-2006, 08:58 AM
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Re: cheap gauges
I know I had some uber cheap gauges from JC Whitney and they sucked a whole lot.
The one stopped working and the mechanical oil gauge leaked oil inside the car all the time...
On top of that I think the water temp gauge was off alot b/c of the strange readings it would give me all the time.
I'd stick with at least a brand you've heard of for a few bucks more b/c if they aren't telling you actually whats up with your motor, whats the point?
I know Sun-pro is a brands thats been around for a long time so they might be another cheap option for you.
The one stopped working and the mechanical oil gauge leaked oil inside the car all the time...
On top of that I think the water temp gauge was off alot b/c of the strange readings it would give me all the time.
I'd stick with at least a brand you've heard of for a few bucks more b/c if they aren't telling you actually whats up with your motor, whats the point?
I know Sun-pro is a brands thats been around for a long time so they might be another cheap option for you.
