Installed dual Gauge pillar pod

[chris15]

Hey man, thanks for the advice. First, though, about the 194 bulbs.. was that in reference to the gauges in the gauge pod or to my comment about the dash gauges? If its the second, I'm picking up a gauge kit from JCWhitney simply because all of my interior lights are blue, not that teal/seafoam green that comes stock. I like things to match.

I saw those pods over at Race and Street, and am thinking that's where I'll order them from. Just out of curiosity, could you give me a parts list of what you ordered exactly from glowshift? Specifically, I know you mentioned using one of their sandwich adapters for your oil pressure sender, but would like to know which you wound up using. I'm using the 3614 filter, so I shouldn't run into any clearance issues.

Thanks for your help.

[CYCLONE_06]

Originally Posted by chris15

Hey man, thanks for the advice. First, though, about the 194 bulbs.. was that in reference to the gauges in the gauge pod or to my comment about the dash gauges? If its the second, I'm picking up a gauge kit from JCWhitney simply because all of my interior lights are blue, not that teal/seafoam green that comes stock. I like things to match.

I saw those pods over at Race and Street, and am thinking that's where I'll order them from. Just out of curiosity, could you give me a parts list of what you ordered exactly from glowshift? Specifically, I know you mentioned using one of their sandwich adapters for your oil pressure sender, but would like to know which you wound up using. I'm using the 3614 filter, so I shouldn't run into any clearance issues.

Thanks for your help.

I was referring to the gauges in the pod, but if you plan on matching it all, thats different I just picked up some green bulbs to match the stock gauges, and my overhead map lights and console lights are orange, as well as the rear cargo light. My reverse lights and tag light are super whites.

The oil filter sandwhich adapter I ordered was the 3/4 UNF 16. It comes with two plugs, and one open hole. Im not sure how the N/A motor is set up, but where the filter screws in theres an oil cooler on the turbo, with two oil cooler lines. Myself and another guy I already explained this to, ended up turning the sandwhich adapter so that an extension of about 2 or 2.5 inches can be attached, and run between the two oil cooler lines, and then attach your oil sending unit there. Wrap either the cooler lines or the extension in some thick cushion foam, to keep the line and the extension from rubbing / breaking.

You will see what I mean when you crawl under there. I couldnt mount the sending unit straight up, because it would hit the axle, and couldnt mount it straight down because of clearance issues.

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[chris15]

I see. Which gauges did you wind up using? I was thinking about using the tinted 7-color series. I'm assuming since you said you swapped bulbs, you just went with the standard gauges, right?

That's good info. I can't quite remember what's in the vicinity of my oil filter, but I'm sure it's very similar to what you did. I'm definitely going to have to invest in some ramps or something, though.

Another quick question-- when you buy the pod, does it matter what color the pillar is beneath it? (The stock one) Or does the pod not completely cover the stock pillar? Just cause there's someone with a junked PT on here that I'd like to get the pillar from but I'm not sure if the color matters. (Not sure what they have, either.)

Thanks again man, I appreciate it, and I'll probably consult you a bit more as I go through with this.

[CYCLONE_06]

Originally Posted by chris15

I see. Which gauges did you wind up using? I was thinking about using the tinted 7-color series. I'm assuming since you said you swapped bulbs, you just went with the standard gauges, right?

That's good info. I can't quite remember what's in the vicinity of my oil filter, but I'm sure it's very similar to what you did. I'm definitely going to have to invest in some ramps or something, though.

Another quick question-- when you buy the pod, does it matter what color the pillar is beneath it? (The stock one) Or does the pod not completely cover the stock pillar? Just cause there's someone with a junked PT on here that I'd like to get the pillar from but I'm not sure if the color matters. (Not sure what they have, either.)

Thanks again man, I appreciate it, and I'll probably consult you a bit more as I go through with this.

I went with gauges that have black faces and white numbers, and black frames. I didnt want anything too fancy, and I wanted to be sure I could see the numbers at night. Also, my boost gauge is a boost / vac gauge. So, if you have trouble finding a place to TEE into, just find the line on the throttle body. It reads vaccume also. My gague reads vac all the time. The only time boost moves is if I stomp on it.

You need ramps for sure. Go to wal mart auto section, get the grey or black resin ramps. They are light, and easy to carry, and hold 12000 lbs.

The pillar under the gauge pod, well if it doesnt match you can paint it. My gauge pod completely covered mine, so it worked out well.

Yea, you know how to reach me

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[slipstream74]

Here's my install.

[CYCLONE_06]

Originally Posted by slipstream74

Here's my install.

Looks good for sure. Glad I can help you guys out. The vac line on the throttle body is much safer to use than the brake booster line. And that sandwhich adapter really makes life simple. The hardest part was running the tubes / wires, etc.

Slipstream, might I suggest finding some covering for your boost tube... it will help protect it from the heat of the manifold under the hood. I ran mine through a rubber tube I had laying in the garage and it blends in like it came from the factory.

Where does your oil pressure usually carry around 55 to 60 mph ?

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[slipstream74]

Thanks for the advice. I covered my wire to the oil sender with a high temp plastic conduit that seems to be working fine. I'll look into covering the boost tube. After my engine warms up I get 25 at idle and around 50-55 during driving. Its at 75 before warm up.

[CYCLONE_06]

Originally Posted by slipstream74

Thanks for the advice. I covered my wire to the oil sender with a high temp plastic conduit that seems to be working fine. I'll look into covering the boost tube. After my engine warms up I get 25 at idle and around 50-55 during driving. Its at 75 before warm up.

Cool, same numbers im reading. What kinda boost are u reading ? 11 to 12 lbs ?

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[ronald123berry]

well what you have done is really appreciating one..your effort is really remarkable....it was not so easy doing because one of my friend has done this and has found it pretty difficult so good job friend....its looking awesome...

[slipstream74]

Thanks ronald.

Cyclone, I'm pushing 17psi max, 15psi redline now with the Stage 1 plus SCT 93 Oct canned tune. Zooma zoom zoom.