Electronic Gauges

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  1. randytatum

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    Anybody knows who sell gauges that are electric and not like the regular ones... i dont like the fact of having hot oil running into the cabin...
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Autometer.
     
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    Those are not Autometer gauges; they are inferior to Autometers. Do urself a favor and buy the Autometers or something comparable. One Autometer electric will cost 50+ dollars. Stay away frm the plastic oil lines .... they are an accident waiting to happen. There is a reason u see S&W's or Autometers in NASCAR and other cases where reliability is paramont...JMO
     
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    I have summit brand electric gages...
     
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    I have the same summit brand gauges and I love them :)
     
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    I also have the same Summit brand gauges.

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    You guys don't have any trouble with the electrical gauges? Back in the 80's I had an electric autometer gauge for water temp and I hated it. It would never read right and
    It would fluctuate with engine rpm. I ditched it and went with mechanical. I guess they've gotten better over the years?
     
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    i would love to get some of those.. do they still sell them? and also do u have a link to them?
     
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    It's all about filtering the EMI from the engine. That engine is a huge interference machine. If you just take a little time to make sure your grounds are good, and you have filters were they are supposed to be this should never be a problem. Also, this happens when your alternator isn't putting out consistent power. But I bet the gauges have gotten better over the years.

    Me personally I want Glow Shift Gauges. They are sweeeet looking.
     
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    Here's the link http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-g2980
    If enough of us install these...people will think they are original factory gauges. I used 3M double sided tape to stick them to the package tray
     
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    What's a glow shift gauge?
     
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    Is it just a L shaped bracket that is open or are gauges in a enclosure. I have been looking for gauges but hate when you see the sides of gauges.
     
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    Yes, L shape bracket. The gauges are not very deep. I never noticed the side of the guage until today. I guess I need to paint the sides black to make them blend into the rest of the interior.

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    http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/

    Couple guys I know have them. I want to do a custom dash using just these.
     

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