mjw

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Ok, after having my FD for two whole weeks now, I've got the Fluidyne and metal AST in(with fan mod to come).. now for some gauges. I definitely plan to go with a whole Defi setup but I don't want any pillar mounted gauges, I don't need any more of a reason to get pulled over out here. So with the saab din panel, and one column mounted gauge that gives me 4 spots. Boost, water temp, EGT, and either oil pressure or oil temp. Which one would you guys recommend? I figure oil pressure would be better since:

1. the stock oil pressure gauge SUCKS
2. oil temp and water temp are usually pretty close, it is not a track car so if things are getting hot I figure the water temp gauge will inform me well enough

TIA..

Matt
93 touring

neo_omega

OIL PRESSURE / OIL TEMPERATURE DUAL GAUGE

£133.69

Selectable display units for pressure: bar, psi or kg/cm2.
Selectable display for temperature F or C.
Warning light, digital calibration.
Sensors supplied for pressure and temp gauges.

Kahren

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neo omega i need more info on that gauge

neo_omega

it's 52mm dia.

mjw

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That is a great gauge.. unfortunately I have this thing against digital gauges, analog just looks sooo much better IMO. Plus the last thing I want is to have 1 gauge that is not like the others. Where are the neo-omega gauges available from in case I decide to go that route?

Matt
93 touring

MastaCow

http://www.spatechnique.com/index3.html

And damn...the microdash kit is cool.

neo_omega

I like to see the actual number. It's kind of personal taste.

rotary-tt

The stock oil pressure gauge will work ok if you replace the sending unit. Mine works fine now.

What is the part number for this Saab Din panel? I keep hearing about it but no one posts any detailed info.

I am also looking for an oil temp gauge. Got the Pettit (Autometer) boost gauge on the column and space for the Saab Din panel.

mjw

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Do a search for the saab din panel, I know I saw a thread a while back that listed the part #.

Matt
93 touring

neo_omega

it's a pain in the butt to look down to see the gauges.
I like this one better. But cost you an arm.

MastaCow

Tough to drive manual with just one arm. Jason has a fiberglass version of it too-only costs a finger.

SAAB Din panel Part# is 0273235.

Gun

Those gauges are really nice, I like the digital read outs. I also like the mouse ears gauge pod. I think at the rx7store you can get the carbon fiber for $350 or the fiber glass version for $170. And with those dual guages you could have 4 gauges in only 2 guage pods spots, and then replace the temp gauge in the dash and you have 6 read outs in 3 spots. But at 134 pounds a piece that would come out to about $600 total, ouch but I think it would be worth it. What would be the best gauges to get for the FD anyway, Oil temp, Boost, A/F, Temp, Water temp, EGT, Oil pressure? what do you guys say? I think it would keep the dash from looking so cramped, I dont like all those gauge pods all over the place.

thanks Gun

neo_omega

I'm thinking going with Oil Pressure / Oil Temperature Dual Gauge, Fuel Pressure / Water Temperature Dual Gauge, Turbo Boost / Temperature Dual Gauge. Only three gauages and will do the work as 6 gauges.

Gun

Exactly, and the read outs are digital so you know the exact #'s. I think it will look and work really good. Are the pods on the mouse ear holder for 52mm gauges, because it doesn't say on the rx7store website?

later Gun

neo_omega

the mouse ear one can be 60mm or 52mm. Just tell Jason which size you want.

Gun

Thanks neo_omega.

later Gun