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Chrome_thangs
05-06-2002, 07:21 PM
I want to install a battery gauge and a oil pressure gauge in my 3g. 1)Is it possible? 2)what kind of $$$ is involved? 3)can i do it my self?:confused:

OldSchoolSwap
05-06-2002, 09:16 PM
Originally posted by Chrome_thangs
I want to install a battery gauge and a oil pressure gauge in my 3g. 1)Is it possible? 2)what kind of $$$ is involved? 3)can i do it my self?:confused:
Simple!
For the Voltage: Find a good source of voltage located in your fuse box (under your steering wheel) One that will turn on when the ignition turns "on".

Oil Psi: You must run a line that is provided by the manufacturer, this line must run through the firewall without any bends or sharp curves. It will install where your original Oil pressure sensor signal is located. Usually in the back of the block near the oil filter.

Results........................

http://a4.cpimg.com/image/3E/33/5406014-8be0-024E0197-.jpg
http://a6.cpimg.com/image/F6/39/5350646-5d8e-02510190-.jpg

88LXiHB
05-06-2002, 09:31 PM
The instal looks great, but can you actually read them while driving, they look like theyre at an odd angle...

OldSchoolSwap
05-07-2002, 04:37 AM
Originally posted by 88LXiHB
The instal looks great, but can you actually read them while driving, they look like theyre at an odd angle...

They are kinda far from the driver, but they are pretty viewable. The red needles do help alot too.

HostileJava
05-07-2002, 04:48 AM
I'm kinda curious if you can use digital displays, and of course how much it cost you to do that and if you have any idea how much it would cost to do that with digi gauges.

smufguy
05-07-2002, 05:23 AM
until they come with an analog to digital conversion circuitry, its pretty much easy to install. but the thing with the digital guages is that, u dont get to see how max u can go. you will loose the racy appearance and analog is soo much hotter and cooler (okay what i just said was a pure contrary. hotter and cooler??:confused: )

OldSchoolSwap
05-07-2002, 09:22 AM
Originally posted by smufguy
you will loose the racy appearance and analog is soo much hotter and cooler (okay what i just said was a pure contrary. hotter and cooler??:confused: )

I agree! :D

smufguy
05-07-2002, 11:43 AM
:lol :flash: :smokin: hehehe, i just like smilies thats all and someone was on my side too:D :cool:

superaccord
05-25-2003, 11:11 AM
nice interior juan!