Pyro Gauge and Temp Gauge

I had gauges in a Pillar pod I bought Autometer gauges from USA at 1/2 the price they were here. Fitted pyro in exhaust as was easier than in manifold Had a Beaudesert exhaust fitted and it had a fitting for the pyro built in.

Had a low water sensor in radiator hose rather than a temp gauge.

Also had a trans temp gauge.

Be aware pillar pods are illegal in NSW

G'day, I use Isspro guages from the states, use a colour coded EGT, very easy to check at a glance, if in the green, OK, if in the Yellow, back off, if in the Red, ouch, very expensive........... have them mounted in pods on the dash, very easy to see and keep an eye on things. Can't seem to post pics, so follow the link,
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I have both Thermoguard and Auberins EGT gauges, and a Auberins temp gauge on my transfer case. The Auberins are not too large in/on the dash and well priced. They give very good service from the US.

Good idea when fitting a turbo,
My probe is mounted in the manifold to get an accurate temp pre-turbo,
Fitted into the dump pipe (closer to the turbo the better) and the temp drops about 200 degrees C.
I used VDO guages for reliable accuracy, but there are other good ones around.
I made my own pod as I couldn't find a pillar mount that had the gauges actually facing me square on, due to the angle of the pillar.
They are mounted on the dash where the clock was with the tubes and wires going through the hole. Who wants to know what time it is when you're having fun wheelin.
Cheers

Hi Allan,

I've got a EGT and boost gauge mounted in a pillar pod in my 100 series Landcruiser.

Got the gauges form Prosport Gauges in the USA at a reasonable price. They make a range of gauges with lots of different functionality. I installed the gauges myself a couple of years ago now and I've had no issues with them to date.

Here's the link...Prosport Gauges

Just a happy customer.

Cheers

Rob K

VDO in the exhaust.

Cheers,
Peter
OKA196 Motorhome.

One small point I bought white face gauges which was a mistake.

At night they were annoyingly bright and a distraction in a pillar pod.

I would, if doing it again buy black faces.

Allan,

Check out the range of Redarc gauges that they've recently released.

Many are dual gauges, with a third readout included at bottom of the gauge face. Wouldn't say that they are cheap, but would be up to the usual Redarc high standards. Look pretty smig to boot!

Bob

Thank You everyone for your input has helped me, now to do some research thank you again.
Allan