Gauge Placement ??'s

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:06 pm

I just finished my 4 gauge pillar pod and I'm getting everything around to hook up my gauges.

First:
Trans temp- is there a plug anywhere to screw the probe in. Or does any company make an aftermarket pan with a spilt for a probe already in it like the bigger diesel trucks have. I don't feel comfortable tapping a hole, but if it's my only option I will do it

Second:
Exhaust temp- same as above. I wanna go pre turbo and was leaning towards using a tap and dye set on the manifold.

Third:
Boost gauge- I'm ordering samco hoses and I saw somewhere on here that has plugs or something that will work to put a probe in. If anyone has a link, I would greatly appreciate it.

On a side note. I can post pics of my fiberglass pillar pod that I made. I am wanting to make another one free of charge for whoever on here offers to change my timing belt when that time comes

4x4kingx889 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 17, 2011 6:42 pm **Posts:** 235

Could you post a picture of the pod? I may be interested in buying one if your willing to make it

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:19 pm

4x4kingx889 wrote:

Could you post a picture of the pod? I may be interested in buying one if your willing to make it

I can post pics tomarrow. To be honest, I'm not really wanting to make these. I keep plenty busy with car audio customers. If I do make any for money they would be $325 painted and shipped to your door. I know it seems pricey but I'm proud of my work and I have $100 in materials and 12 or so hours of labor in mine

papaindigo · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:01 am

I suspect the link you are looking for relative to boost pressure is about 1/2 way down the discussion at viewtopic.php?f=5&t=51797&p=686170&hilit=boost+samco#p686170

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:40 pm

Pod pics. The top square is for my stinger volt meter. I think I will be able to put 5 on a pod if wanted. Once again, I will make one for an experienced volunteer who will change my timing belt when the time comes(87k right now)

papaindigo · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 1:55 pm

Not volunteering but you might have better luck getting volunteers if you posted where you are located.

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:02 pm

papaindigo wrote:

Not volunteering but you might have better luck getting volunteers if you posted where you are located.

Lol. Sorry, I need to update my profile.

I'm in Milford, il. It's about 100 miles south of Chicago. I'm willing to travel a reasonable distance

RJM · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:33 pm

Nice work, glad to see craftsmen still exist!

Hydraulic Jack · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:05 pm

I wish there was another place to put gauges....I don't want to give up the grab bar....I use it getting into my truck....HJ

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Tue Jan 24, 2012 5:21 pm

Hydraulic Jack wrote:

I wish there was another place to put gauges....I don't want to give up the grab bar....I use it getting into my truck....HJ

The piece I would do is up on the dash where the small tweeters are. Heck you would have plenty of room for as many gauges u wanted. I don't think it would block any view and you would still have your handle

jws84_02 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 5:28 pm

Just got all my gauges put in. I'm waiting on mandrel bent cac's to hook my boost gauge up.
Once again, I will make a pillar pod for whoever provides the labor on my timing belt change.

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