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ded
Dec 8th, 01, 01:06 PM
What do i have to do to change my idiot lights to gauges?

I currently own a 85 Camaro with a 2.8l v6 (ok, stop snickering). But i'm tired of idiot lights, and i think it would be sweet to throw in those 3 gauges (or pull the gauge bezel out of a camaro with all the gauges?).

And if i buy them, where can i order them from?

Ok, thanks guys!

TOMSTV
Dec 8th, 01, 03:46 PM
Autometer makes a nice bunch of them, I use the volts-oil-& water temp electrical ones in my Camaro.
they're a lot better than the lights. http://www.camaros.net/forum/biggrin.gif

ded
Dec 8th, 01, 04:37 PM
Do i do anything special to get the gauges to work?

Or do i have to put in switches instead of sensors (if that makes any sense), and do i have to buy a new computer for the camaro?

TOMSTV
Dec 9th, 01, 09:52 AM
The meters come with the senors in the kit...water & oil, the volt meter can be hooked onto a line thats "hot" with the key "on". You just have to run wires from the meters to the sencors on the motor. no computer is used for these. keep the wires neat and away from movng parts, and you'll be fine.

ded
Dec 9th, 01, 10:52 AM
Thank you so much dude.

Now, the question is, is there any possible way to put them where my idiot lights ARE currently?

or do i need to pick up a new bezzel?

AND, do i have to do anything special when installing a new Speedometer?