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dman1982 · 04-30-2014, 01:58 PM

what you guys running for gauges? i got a 04 5.3 (as many of you know lol) and just curious what you guys are running? whats the best way to go? isn't it a simple hook up from the stock senders to the gauge? or is there more to it? looking to order some gauges today after i get done at the post office (gotta return a part)

dman1982 · 04-30-2014, 04:15 PM

and since i have a VSS i can use a electrical speedo right?

BR3W CITY · 04-30-2014, 05:31 PM

You can use a digital/electric speedo
Volt gauges hook up as normal.
Fuel gauges hook up as normal but you may need a resistor if the gauge sweep doesn't match the Ohm output from the sending unit.
Oil pressure (analog) hooks right up so any pressure source.
Electric coolant temp and oil temp/pressure sensors may need a different sending units depending on the gauge. Just as with the fuel gauge, the resistance sweep determines compatability.

dman1982 · 04-30-2014, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

You can use a digital/electric speedo
Volt gauges hook up as normal.
Fuel gauges hook up as normal but you may need a resistor if the gauge sweep doesn't match the Ohm output from the sending unit.
Oil pressure (analog) hooks right up so any pressure source.
Electric coolant temp and oil temp/pressure sensors may need a different sending units depending on the gauge. Just as with the fuel gauge, the resistance sweep determines compatability.

Thanks man...any advice on what gauges to get? (I went to send out that harness today but we had some nasty weather so I didn't leave the house)

BR3W CITY · 04-30-2014, 07:41 PM

I just put gauges together as I need them. I never feel like spending the $$$ for "matching" sets, since I always need to add a gauge that doesn't exist in that "line".

I had a matching set of Sport Comp gauges, but wanted a different size that that they didn't have. but another company did, so that threw of the "Scheme". Now I only care if its a black face with white numbers....if so, I'm good.

Autometer, Autogage (who is autometers budget line) are of course good gauges. Equus makes some decent ones, but do a little research as some of them are a little cheesy. Stewart warner and Sunpro have offerings as well, its really a balance of budget vs looks.

dman1982 · 04-30-2014, 08:03 PM

I'm looking for good and budget loo

Andy4639 · 04-30-2014, 08:54 PM

I used the www.speedhut.com gauges and the GPS speedometer. I love them. The speedo doesn't care what size tire what gear I have it's dead on the mark no matter!

dman1982 · 04-30-2014, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I used the www.speedhut.com gauges and the GPS speedometer. I love them. The speedo doesn't care what size tire what gear I have it's dead on the mark no matter!

those are pretty sweet man, but i think your budget is waaay bigger than mine lol

Andy4639 · 04-30-2014, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by dman1982

those are pretty sweet man, but i think your budget is waaay bigger than mine lol

Just use the speedo and not have to worry about it.

dman1982 · 04-30-2014, 09:47 PM

That's what my buddy said, I already have the ecu calibrated for the gears, and for about the price of the speedo I can almost get all the gauges, I really only need the water and oil pressure gauges, but roils like the clean cut look of all matching gauges

66LSx · 04-30-2014, 10:00 PM

Speedhut x2 in my 66' C10 / 5.3 Vortec.....

Andy4639 · 04-30-2014, 11:33 PM

You can use all the factory gauges if you don't mind running them off the motor and not the computer. I also bought the ww.scangauge.com and have it mounted in the ash tray opening. It reads straight off the computer. You can clear cods and set the gauges you want with it also.

BR3W CITY · 05-01-2014, 01:38 AM

I used the Scanguage as my speedo and skipped the $500 of extra shiny things in the dash.

I really only have 3 gauges; tach, oil pressure and the scangauge. I have a duplicate voltmeter that just takes up a space I'm saving for a wideband. The Scanguage does the speed, volt, coolant temp, and IAT currently.

You Tube

**PGSigns** · 05-01-2014, 02:07 PM

There is the Dakota digital VHX stuff also. One of the vendors here had some good pricing on them.
Jimmy

mooseknuckles · 05-01-2014, 07:17 PM

autometer, american muscle. electric.

dman1982 · 05-01-2014, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mooseknuckles

autometer, american muscle. electric.

Dude...BA

mooseknuckles · 05-01-2014, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dman1982

Dude...BA

thanks bro...

dman1982 · 05-01-2014, 09:03 PM

I think I'm going to go with the autometer quad setup with a electric speedo, and a clock

dman1982 · 05-04-2014, 11:31 AM

I ended up going with these gauges

**Hart_Rod** · 05-04-2014, 01:09 PM

I really like the VHX's for LS swaps. Very simple install with a lot of functionality.

dman1982 · 05-04-2014, 01:11 PM

Those are pretty sweet...I got mine for about three hundo...my Wolfe don't know about that account!!!

jorgensensc · 05-04-2014, 03:59 PM

Speedhut. Not cheap, but well worth it in my opinion.

kevmac · 05-05-2014, 04:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BR3W CITY

I used the Scanguage as my speedo and skipped the $500 of extra shiny things in the dash.

I really only have 3 gauges; tach, oil pressure and the scangauge. I have a duplicate voltmeter that just takes up a space I'm saving for a wideband. The Scanguage does the speed, volt, coolant temp, and IAT currently.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSlhavNohDQ

Yea thats nice!

I'll watch a rev J vid just for the intro

BR3W CITY · 05-05-2014, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kevmac

Yea thats nice!

I'll watch a rev J vid just for the intro

dman1982 · 05-10-2014, 08:18 PM

so i got a random question, i went to install my gauges, and the temp sending unit doesn't go in the side of my head (5.3), does anyone know what adapter i can use? PN? or is there a sending unit i can use from another vehicle?

04-30-2014, 01:58 PM	#1
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	gauge question what you guys running for gauges? i got a 04 5.3 (as many of you know lol) and just curious what you guys are running? whats the best way to go? isn't it a simple hook up from the stock senders to the gauge? or is there more to it? looking to order some gauges today after i get done at the post office (gotta return a part) __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

04-30-2014, 04:15 PM	#2
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: gauge question and since i have a VSS i can use a electrical speedo right? __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

04-30-2014, 05:31 PM	#3
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: gauge question You can use a digital/electric speedo Volt gauges hook up as normal. Fuel gauges hook up as normal but you may need a resistor if the gauge sweep doesn't match the Ohm output from the sending unit. Oil pressure (analog) hooks right up so any pressure source. Electric coolant temp and oil temp/pressure sensors may need a different sending units depending on the gauge. Just as with the fuel gauge, the resistance sweep determines compatability. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

04-30-2014, 07:41 PM	#5
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: gauge question I just put gauges together as I need them. I never feel like spending the $$$ for "matching" sets, since I always need to add a gauge that doesn't exist in that "line". I had a matching set of Sport Comp gauges, but wanted a different size that that they didn't have. but another company did, so that threw of the "Scheme". Now I only care if its a black face with white numbers....if so, I'm good. Autometer, Autogage (who is autometers budget line) are of course good gauges. Equus makes some decent ones, but do a little research as some of them are a little cheesy. Stewart warner and Sunpro have offerings as well, its really a balance of budget vs looks. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

04-30-2014, 08:03 PM	#6
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: gauge question I'm looking for good and budget loo __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

04-30-2014, 08:54 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: gauge question I used the www.speedhut.com gauges and the GPS speedometer. I love them. The speedo doesn't care what size tire what gear I have it's dead on the mark no matter! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

04-30-2014, 09:47 PM	#10
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: gauge question That's what my buddy said, I already have the ecu calibrated for the gears, and for about the price of the speedo I can almost get all the gauges, I really only need the water and oil pressure gauges, but roils like the clean cut look of all matching gauges __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

04-30-2014, 10:00 PM	#11
66LSx Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 435	Re: gauge question Speedhut x2 in my 66' C10 / 5.3 Vortec..... __________________ 1966 C10 SWB Fleet 5.3L LM7 Vortec / 4L60e Swap 1966 C10 w/ 5.3L/4L60e Build Thread 2012 GMC Sierra 5.3L 4x4 CCSB

04-30-2014, 11:33 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: gauge question You can use all the factory gauges if you don't mind running them off the motor and not the computer. I also bought the ww.scangauge.com and have it mounted in the ash tray opening. It reads straight off the computer. You can clear cods and set the gauges you want with it also. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-01-2014, 02:07 PM	#14
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: gauge question There is the Dakota digital VHX stuff also. One of the vendors here had some good pricing on them. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

05-01-2014, 07:17 PM	#15
mooseknuckles Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ottawa,canada Posts: 4,550	Re: gauge question autometer, american muscle. electric. Attached Images __________________ my build threads '86 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415628 '67 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635078 '63 GMC http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=674682

05-01-2014, 09:03 PM	#18
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: gauge question I think I'm going to go with the autometer quad setup with a electric speedo, and a clock __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-04-2014, 11:31 AM	#19
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: gauge question I ended up going with these gauges Attached Images __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

05-04-2014, 01:09 PM	#20
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05-04-2014, 01:11 PM	#21
dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: gauge question Those are pretty sweet...I got mine for about three hundo...my Wolfe don't know about that account!!! __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371



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05-04-2014, 03:59 PM	#22
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dman1982 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: jacksonville nc Posts: 1,229	Re: gauge question so i got a random question, i went to install my gauges, and the temp sending unit doesn't go in the side of my head (5.3), does anyone know what adapter i can use? PN? or is there a sending unit i can use from another vehicle? __________________ Sgt Dennis Heineman USMC Aviation Ordnance I.Y.A.O.Y.A.S 2001-Present 84 K10 2000 trans am ws6 2011 nissan altima 2009 Troy Built with a 42 Inch Deck My LS Swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6559371

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