I'd like to get one with oil pressure and tranny temp but once again......know nothing about the instal
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| Author: | STINGN [ Fri Dec 24, 2010 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Pillar Gauges |
With the recent death of my engine. It is getting replaced next week...So, I am wondering that maybe I should get a few pilar gauges. Possibly the oil pressure gauge to keep an eye on an analogue one...what would be a good brand to get and what other gauge would be nice to have since they make a 2 gauge holder. Thanks Steve |
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| Author: | Vranes17 [ Fri Dec 24, 2010 11:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
hmm interested as well, just replaced my engine too fuggin sucks |
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| Author: | CRD Joe [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 3:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
Nice idea guys. Me too. Id like oil pressure and EGT. Maybe EGT and trans temp. http://www.gaugepods.com/jeep.html |
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| Author: | STINGN [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 4:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
i know where to get the thing to hold them. i just dont know what kind of gauges to get, like brand. and installing them is another problem lol |
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| Author: | KJ_WHEELER_2010 [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
I'd like to get one with oil pressure and tranny temp but once again......know nothing about the instal
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| Author: | Vranes17 [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 9:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
STINGN wrote: i know where to get the thing to hold them. i just dont know what kind of gauges to get, like brand. and installing them is another problem lol yea im sure it will a pita |
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| Author: | SavageUrge [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
You all could buy a Scangauge...just a thought to toss around. 
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| Author: | Vranes17 [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 2:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
SavageUrge wrote: You all could buy a Scangauge...just a thought to toss around. If your gonna suggest it how about some info so i dont gotta go look it up  even though I already know about it tehe |
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| Author: | LibertyCRD [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 6:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
From what I understand, ScanGuage and UltraGuage won't tell you what you really need to know (i.e., tranny temp, oil pressure, etc) I'm thinking about some real guages myself, but I want three guages so I want to put mine directly above the two A/C vents on the dash. Oil pressure, tranny temp, Exhaust temp are the biggies...but a real voltage guage would also be sweet. The PITA that installation is....that's what's keeping me from doing it tomorrow. |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
Vranes17 wrote: STINGN wrote: i know where to get the thing to hold them. i just dont know what kind of gauges to get, like brand. and installing them is another problem lol yea im sure it will a pita Autometer gauges are about the best out there and comes in alot of different styles. http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugeseries.aspx Install is easy with the right kits.Though I rather have mechanical gauges that make install harder on newer vehicles since you must retain the OEM electronic sensors also for the engine to run correctly. |
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| Author: | STINGN [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
im thinknig the autolites are the ones i will go with. i might just have the guy install the oil pressure and volts on mine while he does the engine swap |
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| Author: | Vranes17 [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
with my time here found it easier to go with something that has been run and tested by lib drivers rather than test out something different myself. So who has been running pillar guages? Which ones and how was the install now that I know the scanguage wont give me what I want? |
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| Author: | STINGN [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
http://www.jeepkj.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40749 scroll down to the 8th post |
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| Author: | Budke [ Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
They sell some nice gauges at autozone. I'd say go with oil pressure and a trans temp gauge. My jeep already has an oil pressure and volt meter along with the usual gauges so I'm thinking of getting a trans temp sensor to keep an eye on it when trail riding and such. |
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| Author: | CRD Joe [ Sun Dec 26, 2010 12:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
I get my gauges here: http://www.egauges.com/ I like Autometer Ultralites. http://www.egauges.com/vdo_grou.asp?Series=Ultra_Lite |
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| Author: | CRD Joe [ Sun Dec 26, 2010 12:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
As for the transmission temp gauge what would you all recommend? Autometer sells either an electronic 100 to 250, or a mechanical 140 to 280 temperature gauge. |
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| Author: | Budke [ Sun Dec 26, 2010 2:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
I'd go with a mechanical. |
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| Author: | Vranes17 [ Sun Dec 26, 2010 9:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
Thanks STINGIN. now can i just pick any guage on the autometer website? |
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| Author: | STINGN [ Sun Dec 26, 2010 11:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
i assume so. I still do not know which ones i want. and i do not want mechanical. have had brothers yj have oil spit everywhere. im thinking the electrical/automatic. the problem is, i wouldnt know how to read the oil pressure gauge if i got one. and i still dont know what one i want for the second one, or which onewould be smart CRD JOE...do you have gauges? |
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| Author: | CRD Joe [ Sun Dec 26, 2010 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Pillar Gauges |
This is the dash in my long wheelbase Suzuki Samurai. Autometer gauges. oil tem, oil pressure water temp and Volts. I dont have any in my KJ YET! I will soon. 
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