Old school gauge and vent pod - pics

fullboogie · February 7th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Decided to put in an oil pressure gauge to start things out - but I am tired of funding the Autometer corporate jet. So I decided to try something new. Bought a vent pod and a gauge from the Stewart Warner Green Line series. I really love the look of this gauge. The numbers and the green color exactly match the factory gauge cluster. I'm very pleased with the results:

TrueBlue · February 7th, 2009, 11:28 PM

Nice very clean.

brianm · February 7th, 2009, 11:37 PM

wow thats nice, i know what i'am getting next. Looks nice and clean.

petyweestraw · February 8th, 2009, 12:01 AM

cool

07 STROKER · February 8th, 2009, 12:51 AM

jeasus....is that in PSI 60 PSI oil pressure?

fullboogie · February 8th, 2009, 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by 07 procharger

jeasus....is that in PSI 60 PSI oil pressure?

Yes - why?

07 STROKER · February 8th, 2009, 12:54 PM

just seems high to me...but then again i dont know what these run at....old big blocks used to run that high, my old 5.0 was around 20 ish psi. at idle

fullboogie · February 9th, 2009, 10:41 AM

I was really surprised too. At dead cold idle it's at 70-ish, 80 with any kind of rpm. Once warm, maybe 45 at idle.

AnimalCrackers · February 9th, 2009, 10:49 AM

I'd really like to see if I'm able to build some sort of gauge pod to sit in the dip part of the console. Saw a thread on someone wanting something similar, assuming I could find the material to put on the finish, I don't think it would be too difficult to throw together.

That looks pretty good though, and definitely a good vent to use, I hardly notice that vent in the first place.

fullboogie · February 9th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Animal - are you talking about the dip on top of the dashboard? If so, I believe there are already two or three pods out there for that location. Autometer, maybe Saleen? And I think there's another company too.

AnimalCrackers · February 9th, 2009, 01:17 PM

Originally Posted by fullboogie

Animal - are you talking about the dip on top of the dashboard? If so, I believe there are already two or three pods out there for that location. Autometer, maybe Saleen? And I think there's another company too.

I know there are, but neither looks like what I'd want. The one is just a pod holder and doesn't look like it belongs there, the other is huge and has a lot of wasted space that doesn't seem necessary.

Mosstang · February 9th, 2009, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by AnimalCrackers

I know there are, but neither looks like what I'd want. The one is just a pod holder and doesn't look like it belongs there, the other is huge and has a lot of wasted space that doesn't seem necessary.

IMO this one looks nice, not out of place and does not use up too much space... CJ Pony Parts - Ford Mustang Parts

buddyantunez1 · February 9th, 2009, 03:02 PM

i like the one above, but i dont like drilling holes in the dash.

Emay · February 9th, 2009, 03:28 PM

If you like the one above and don't want to put holes in the dash you can do so by taking all the wiring forward to the windshield and bringing it down under the dash. It's far harder to install, you have to lay the wires flat and with 3 gauges, it's tough. Howevere it is doable. There's also some fun to be had on the underside, but If you take the radio out to give yourself some space, you can snake the wires down past the defrost vent assemblies fairly cleanly.

Because that above unit goes so far forward of the dash it makes sense to spend the extra time and not drill. Just in case one ever wants to go back..

HEAVYGT · February 10th, 2009, 10:28 AM

I am using that style...no holes in the dash. All the wires are running forward toward the windshield and down thru the dash like Emay said.

AnimalCrackers · February 10th, 2009, 10:33 AM

Heavy, I think you missed a gauge somewhere...

Yea, that's the kind of pod I was looking for actually and hadn't seen one yet. awesome!

Lefty · February 10th, 2009, 11:25 AM

That retro gauge is puurdy cool

AnimalCrackers · February 10th, 2009, 11:27 AM

Heavy, what all gauges are you runnin? I see the boost and Fuel pressure ones, the other ones just oil pressure, a/f, and what else?

btw, nice shades...

RetroGT2006 · February 10th, 2009, 12:15 PM

Damn HeavyGT, that is a nice setup

! Love the middle one for sure.. One day when im a bit older with more money i am sure getting that with my Saleen setup i plan on getting.

HEAVYGT · February 10th, 2009, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by AnimalCrackers

Heavy, what all gauges are you runnin? I see the boost and Fuel pressure ones, the other ones just oil pressure, a/f, and what else?

btw, nice shades...

they are Boost, Fuel pressure, Water, Oil and Voltage. The gauge in the pod is the AeroForce Interceptor. The glasses are the Oakley Ducati Gascans.

February 7th, 2009, 11:12 PM	#1
fullboogie Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 807 iTrader: 0 reviews	Old school gauge and vent pod - pics Decided to put in an oil pressure gauge to start things out - but I am tired of funding the Autometer corporate jet. So I decided to try something new. Bought a vent pod and a gauge from the Stewart Warner Green Line series. I really love the look of this gauge. The numbers and the green color exactly match the factory gauge cluster. I'm very pleased with the results: __________________ Fuel Altereds Rule The Earth

February 7th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#3
brianm Hardcore Enthusiast 2011 ram 1500 hemi Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: sylvan lake, alberta Posts: 1,336 iTrader: 0 reviews	wow thats nice, i know what i'am getting next. Looks nice and clean. __________________ vmp500 hp. jba lts. powerhouse d/s Sold

February 8th, 2009, 12:51 AM	#5
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	jeasus....is that in PSI 60 PSI oil pressure? __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

February 8th, 2009, 12:54 PM	#7
07 STROKER MM's resident Juice head 07 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: PA Posts: 7,920 iTrader: 0 reviews	just seems high to me...but then again i dont know what these run at....old big blocks used to run that high, my old 5.0 was around 20 ish psi. at idle __________________ The MGW short throw shifter Its not just a shifter...It's a lifestyle!

February 9th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#8
fullboogie Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 807 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was really surprised too. At dead cold idle it's at 70-ish, 80 with any kind of rpm. Once warm, maybe 45 at idle. __________________ Fuel Altereds Rule The Earth

February 7th, 2009, 11:28 PM	#2
TrueBlue Regular 2010 Roush 427R 2011 Jeep Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Oceanside CA Posts: 382 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice very clean.

February 8th, 2009, 12:01 AM	#4
petyweestraw Enthusiast 2006 Mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 707 iTrader: 0 reviews	cool

February 9th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#9
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd really like to see if I'm able to build some sort of gauge pod to sit in the dip part of the console. Saw a thread on someone wanting something similar, assuming I could find the material to put on the finish, I don't think it would be too difficult to throw together. That looks pretty good though, and definitely a good vent to use, I hardly notice that vent in the first place. __________________ Professor Crackers

February 9th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#10
fullboogie Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 807 iTrader: 0 reviews	Animal - are you talking about the dip on top of the dashboard? If so, I believe there are already two or three pods out there for that location. Autometer, maybe Saleen? And I think there's another company too. __________________ Fuel Altereds Rule The Earth

February 9th, 2009, 03:02 PM	#13
buddyantunez1 November 08 ROTM 2000 3.8L Mustang 195.9/220.8 hp/tq N/A Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cleveland MS/Stafford VA Posts: 1,370 iTrader: 0 reviews	i like the one above, but i dont like drilling holes in the dash. __________________ ~Nitrous is like a Hot Girl with STD's, you know you wanna hit it, but your afraid of the consequences~

February 9th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#14
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	If you like the one above and don't want to put holes in the dash you can do so by taking all the wiring forward to the windshield and bringing it down under the dash. It's far harder to install, you have to lay the wires flat and with 3 gauges, it's tough. Howevere it is doable. There's also some fun to be had on the underside, but If you take the radio out to give yourself some space, you can snake the wires down past the defrost vent assemblies fairly cleanly. Because that above unit goes so far forward of the dash it makes sense to spend the extra time and not drill. Just in case one ever wants to go back.. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

February 10th, 2009, 10:28 AM	#15
HEAVYGT August 08 ROTM 2006 GT Kenne Bell S/C'd Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Elgin, IL. Posts: 865 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am using that style...no holes in the dash. All the wires are running forward toward the windshield and down thru the dash like Emay said. __________________ 2006 GT 2.6L Kenne Bell @ 10lbs boost tuned by Straight Line Performance "That car runs on race fuel? Oh, so you can't smoke in it or it would blow up, right?"

February 10th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#16
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Heavy, I think you missed a gauge somewhere... Yea, that's the kind of pod I was looking for actually and hadn't seen one yet. awesome! __________________ Professor Crackers

February 10th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#17
Lefty Resident DJ '01 Cobra Vert. Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Posts: 28,691 iTrader: 12 reviews	That retro gauge is puurdy cool __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S (the daily) 2006 Yamaha R6 50th Anniversary Edition (the other toy)

February 10th, 2009, 11:27 AM	#18
AnimalCrackers Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.6@110 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 2,210 iTrader: 0 reviews	Heavy, what all gauges are you runnin? I see the boost and Fuel pressure ones, the other ones just oil pressure, a/f, and what else? btw, nice shades... __________________ Professor Crackers

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February 10th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#19
RetroGT2006 Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Windermere,Florida Posts: 956 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn HeavyGT, that is a nice setup ! Love the middle one for sure.. One day when im a bit older with more money i am sure getting that with my Saleen setup i plan on getting. __________________ Daily Driver: 2006 Honda CBR600rr Weekend Warrior: 2006 Mustang GT

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