Gauges

[JJoiner]

I've heard alot of people talk about how once you add a module and other performance toys that you should also install a set of gauges. I would like some that closely match that color of the instrument cluster. Any suggestions on type and size, and also where can I get the best deal on gauges and A-pillar pod.

 

[AMassaro]

Actually, the first thing you should do is add guages... . THEN and only then do you add boxes to increase performance.



I prefer Autometer guages, Ultralites and Lunar series.



I'm sure you'll get alot of differing opinions on the brand of guage. Point is, use any reputable company and it's all good...

 

[CumminsBu]

The the gauges that match the best are Isspro and Di-Pircol. Geno's Garage is where I got mine.

 

[Mark Craig]

JJoiner,



The Isspros are real cloe to the stock dash, the new Dipricol's are going to be very very close plus they will have stepper motors and full LED lighting as well.



Mark @ DPPI

 

[JMingledorff]

I ran Dipricols on mine, also from Geno's garage. And like above, you need gauges BEFORE performance mods. EGT's being the most important.

 

[Dixie Dawg]

Mark, could you tell us more about the DiPricols? When are they due out? How will the night lighting be?



I have been outspoken against my Isspro's, and while they aren't terrible, I would welcome a guage that looks more factory like at night.

 

[Mark Craig]

Dixie Dawg,



The new ones are due in this week late or early next week per the manufacturer, in other words don't shoot the messenger as I have been told this before etc. They will be 100% LED lighted, as well as 100% backlighted so there will be 0 light bleed around the outside of the face and such. The first series that will be out are the black bezel, black face with factory looking pale green ligthing, those are the ones I expect this week or so. The boost and trans are the same gauge movmment they always have been except for the lighting changes, the pyro however is going to be a stepper motor movement. This is the same type of movement that Auto Meter uses in the C2, Cobalt, Nexus and NV series of guages. What it is is a tiny electrical motor operates the needle, the reaction time is waaaay faster and the accuracy is very very good. We have back orders on them already as folks are liking what they have heard about the new line.



Mark @ DPPI



I'll try to post pics later toady, the files are too large and I will have to reduce them.

 

[JCleary]

Dixie Dawg,



The new ones are due in this week late or early next week per the manufacturer, in other words don't shoot the messenger as I have been told this before etc. They will be 100% LED lighted, as well as 100% backlighted so there will be 0 light bleed around the outside of the face and such. The first series that will be out are the black bezel, black face with factory looking pale green ligthing, those are the ones I expect this week or so. The boost and trans are the same gauge movmment they always have been except for the lighting changes, the pyro however is going to be a stepper motor movement. This is the same type of movement that Auto Meter uses in the C2, Cobalt, Nexus and NV series of guages. What it is is a tiny electrical motor operates the needle, the reaction time is waaaay faster and the accuracy is very very good. We have back orders on them already as folks are liking what they have heard about the new line.



Mark @ DPPI



I'll try to post pics later toady, the files are too large and I will have to reduce them.

Very useful picture resizer and other tools here



Looking forward to seeing the new gauges (even though I just installed my Isspros).