Need some help installing Phantom Gauges
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Need some help installing Phantom Gauges
Please bear with me, first-time gauge installer.
I bought three Autometer 2 1/16" Phantom gauges to install in my recently received Lotek Pod. Thanks Noel!
The specific units purchased were Mechanical Boost (#5703), Electric Oil Pressure (#5727), and Electrical H20 Temp (#5737). Purchased from Summit for $146.80 and received NEXT DAY. Nice to be next state over.
The Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauge came with their own sending units. Do I need and/or have to use these or can I just tap into the wires behind the dash? If I must use them, this going to suck. If not, which wires do I need to tap into.
Instructions for the boost gauge install are already on my workbench. Thanks Burnout!
Off to the parts store to find a T connector
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Brake Late, Dive Deep
Speedin Bob
Owner/Operator/Pilot of the "Red Rocket" (your mileage may vary) Lightning #2504, 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
**pre-tuned for spring**
awaiting faster times
re-install of chipenfilter (JL horn and snorkel soon)
17" Expy rims with Comp T/A tires
2001 Summer setup
Shooting for 12's on street tires
JL Ram Air, JDM Chippage, Pulley (on the way), JL Driveshaft Loop, Keyless Entry, Retrax Bed Cover, Shackles, Wet Okoles, Mobil 1/FilterMag, Clear Corners (maybe tails)
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I bought three Autometer 2 1/16" Phantom gauges to install in my recently received Lotek Pod. Thanks Noel!
The specific units purchased were Mechanical Boost (#5703), Electric Oil Pressure (#5727), and Electrical H20 Temp (#5737). Purchased from Summit for $146.80 and received NEXT DAY. Nice to be next state over.
The Oil Pressure and Water Temp gauge came with their own sending units. Do I need and/or have to use these or can I just tap into the wires behind the dash? If I must use them, this going to suck. If not, which wires do I need to tap into.
Instructions for the boost gauge install are already on my workbench. Thanks Burnout!
Off to the parts store to find a T connector
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Brake Late, Dive Deep
Speedin Bob
Owner/Operator/Pilot of the "Red Rocket" (your mileage may vary) Lightning #2504, 6/17/99
NLOC # 438
**pre-tuned for spring**
awaiting faster times
re-install of chipenfilter (JL horn and snorkel soon)
17" Expy rims with Comp T/A tires
2001 Summer setup
Shooting for 12's on street tires
JL Ram Air, JDM Chippage, Pulley (on the way), JL Driveshaft Loop, Keyless Entry, Retrax Bed Cover, Shackles, Wet Okoles, Mobil 1/FilterMag, Clear Corners (maybe tails)
[This message has been edited by Speedin Bob (edited 02-24-2001).]
[This message has been edited by Speedin Bob (edited 02-24-2001).]
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You need to install the sending units.They are different ohms than stock and wont work by just tapping a line.I have done this install,Kinda pain in the *** but worth it.I tapped the heater core hose with a tee
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Thanks L'Quick.
In locating the OEM Oil sending unit, there appears to be enough room to install a "T" so both OEM and Autometer gauges are functional.
H20 pressure tap shouldn't be too difficult after pondering/researching this further.
Also considering a toggle for the lights so I can turn them off if desired.
Time for a trip to Lowe's for some fittings.
Thanks again for respondng.
In locating the OEM Oil sending unit, there appears to be enough room to install a "T" so both OEM and Autometer gauges are functional.
H20 pressure tap shouldn't be too difficult after pondering/researching this further.
Also considering a toggle for the lights so I can turn them off if desired.
Time for a trip to Lowe's for some fittings.
Thanks again for respondng.