'84-'85 clock hole diameter...
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'84-'85 clock hole diameter...
I am searching for a boost gauge for my '85 GSL-SE, and I want it to fit in the digital clock spot. Unfortunatley, my car is across town, so I can't just pop out and measure the whole for it.
Could someone please run out to their garage and give me an exact measurment of the clock hole on any model of '84-'85? Inches and/or mm would be fine.
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Could someone please run out to their garage and give me an exact measurment of the clock hole on any model of '84-'85? Inches and/or mm would be fine.
Thanks!
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Okay, so I'll assume a 2" boost gauge will be much easier to find than a 1 7/8" boost gauge. Overlap behind the panel (i.e. boost gauge slightly bigger than hole) will be easier to deal with than a gap around the gauge in the hole (i.e. hole slightly larger than gauge).
I'll run with the 50mm figure, and see where it takes me.
Thanks guys.
I'll run with the 50mm figure, and see where it takes me.
Thanks guys.
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Originally posted by NOTA V6
Okay, so I'll assume a 2" boost gauge will be much easier to find than a 1 7/8" boost gauge. Overlap behind the panel (i.e. boost gauge slightly bigger than hole) will be easier to deal with than a gap around the gauge in the hole (i.e. hole slightly larger than gauge).
I'll run with the 50mm figure, and see where it takes me.
Thanks guys.
Okay, so I'll assume a 2" boost gauge will be much easier to find than a 1 7/8" boost gauge. Overlap behind the panel (i.e. boost gauge slightly bigger than hole) will be easier to deal with than a gap around the gauge in the hole (i.e. hole slightly larger than gauge).
I'll run with the 50mm figure, and see where it takes me.
Thanks guys.
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Thanks Directfreak. So that's a 54mm if I get one from a metric inclined 'net shop. I'm leaning towards the Omori with the orange back lighting to match the dash lights.
Recommended by AJC13B...
Any thoughts as to analog or electric?
defprun: that is not Directfreak's dash, it's a image from a catelog.
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Any thoughts as to analog or electric?
defprun: that is not Directfreak's dash, it's a image from a catelog.
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Originally posted by Max7
I mounted a 2 1/16" A/F Gauge behind the clock hole, no mods needed, and looks like it was a stock piece.
I mounted a 2 1/16" A/F Gauge behind the clock hole, no mods needed, and looks like it was a stock piece.
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Autometer Phantom, you can see it in this pic
http://rx-7.org/1stgen/images/white_gauges_1.jpg
http://rx-7.org/1stgen/images/white_gauges_1.jpg
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Originally posted by NOTA V6
Thanks Directfreak. So that's a 54mm if I get one from a metric inclined 'net shop. I'm leaning towards the Omori with the orange back lighting to match the dash lights.
Recommended by AJC13B...
Thanks Directfreak. So that's a 54mm if I get one from a metric inclined 'net shop. I'm leaning towards the Omori with the orange back lighting to match the dash lights.
Recommended by AJC13B...
If you want it to match your regular gauges (orange on black)
I believe it's HKS.
I will look through my links to see if I can find it.
EDIT: They all have colored nipples to change the color of the lighting at night.
Here's one:http://store.summitracing.com/partim...t=13662&page=1
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Originally posted by NOTA V6
Thanks Directfreak. So that's a 54mm if I get one from a metric inclined 'net shop.
Thanks Directfreak. So that's a 54mm if I get one from a metric inclined 'net shop.
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BOOST Gauge - Analog.
BOOST Gauge - Analog.
If you want it to match your regular gauges (orange on black) I believe it's HKS.
http://www.rotaryrx7.com/images/turbo12A.jpg
EDIT: They all have colored nipples to change the color of the lighting at night.
Thanks again.
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Originally posted by NOTA V6
That will make things a tad bit easier then.
Thanks again.
That will make things a tad bit easier then.
Thanks again.
Should match perfectly with your setup.
http://store.summitracing.com/partim...t=23979&page=1
Again, there are 2 of them. One goes to 20 PSI, the other to 30 PSI. Depending on your boost levels, select wisely
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Okay, either I'm getting very tired here, or there is conflicting info.
The hole in the plastic panel is 1 7/8" according to defprun.
According to Omori (the current contender for my boost gauge) the back portion of the 52mm gauge is 52mm (2 1/16"), and the front part is 58mm (2 5/16").
Diagram: http://www.omorimeter.co.jp/catalog-4.html
If the hole in the dash is 1 7/8", and the rear portion of the gauge is 2 1/16", the gauge will not fit without trimming 3/16" off the hole.
Do I need more or less drugs to figure this out? I wish I had my car here.
The hole in the plastic panel is 1 7/8" according to defprun.
According to Omori (the current contender for my boost gauge) the back portion of the 52mm gauge is 52mm (2 1/16"), and the front part is 58mm (2 5/16").
Diagram: http://www.omorimeter.co.jp/catalog-4.html
If the hole in the dash is 1 7/8", and the rear portion of the gauge is 2 1/16", the gauge will not fit without trimming 3/16" off the hole.
Do I need more or less drugs to figure this out? I wish I had my car here.
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And here's another question for you, as long as I got you on the line. I will have to do a search to see what else comes up though...
AJC13B (who I respect immensely) has recommended the Omori gauges. Directfreak (also mucho respect) is suggesting Autometer. Is there a difference in quality or price there, or is it a asthetic preference difference?
Thanks!
AJC13B (who I respect immensely) has recommended the Omori gauges. Directfreak (also mucho respect) is suggesting Autometer. Is there a difference in quality or price there, or is it a asthetic preference difference?
Thanks!
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Originally posted by NOTA V6
And here's another question for you, as long as I got you on the line. I will have to do a search to see what else comes up though...
AJC13B (who I respect immensely) has recommended the Omori gauges. Directfreak (also mucho respect) is suggesting Autometer. Is there a difference in quality or price there, or is it a asthetic preference difference?
Thanks!
And here's another question for you, as long as I got you on the line. I will have to do a search to see what else comes up though...
AJC13B (who I respect immensely) has recommended the Omori gauges. Directfreak (also mucho respect) is suggesting Autometer. Is there a difference in quality or price there, or is it a asthetic preference difference?
Thanks!
Here in South Florida, Autometer seems to be the weapon of choice, especially since the other brands are usually much more expensive. They are pretty accurate and look very good in my opinion. (I like the ultra-lights models)
My Rotary Tuner/Guru - Crispeed, also uses Autometer gauges in his 9 sec TII drag car if that helps.
Originally posted by NOTA V6
Directfreak (also mucho respect)
Directfreak (also mucho respect)