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GonHuntin 08-01-2016 08:43 PM

best place to buy gauges
 
Been looking around at autometer gauges for my '68 camaro LS swap (5" tach and speedo, volt, fuel oil and water) and all the obvious places are priced the same. Any places I should look for a better deal or other brands I should look at??

Anyone have a set for sale?

Thanks

MtotheIKEo 08-01-2016 10:46 PM

If you haven't looked at Speedhut yet you should check them out. They have a lot of customization options and a nice looking product.

CamaroAJ 08-01-2016 10:50 PM

+1 on the speedhut gauges.

Sheck44 08-02-2016 05:45 AM

Speedhut
 
Speedhut ... +2

Cheers
Steve

Sheck44 08-02-2016 05:46 AM

Speedhut
 
Done a few cars with Speedhut, have been very happy and with the GPS speedo ... awesome

GonHuntin 08-02-2016 06:58 AM

I was under the impression that I need 5" speedometer and tach to fit the 68 gauge panel. Don't see a 5" tach or speedometer on their page??

130fe 08-02-2016 07:31 AM

I used to have 5" Autometers in my car and had the 2 1/16 ones in the console. You can use the Autometer senders with metric adapters for your conversion. Some of the big parts houses like Jegs or Summit have good deals. I ended up buying my last set off of EBay, buying them individually and saved some cash. Are you firm on the Autometers?

I currently have the Dakota Digital VHX ones and like them a lot better. DD has a BIM module that connects to the OBD2 connector and puts the readings from your PCM into the gauges without running additional senders.

Either setup will work with the stock 67-8 factory gauge bezel. Good luck with your gauge search!

GonHuntin 08-02-2016 09:20 AM

Not firm on autometers, just looking for the best deal as this is a budget build.

lsuguy 08-02-2016 12:19 PM

Speedhut has a few sales throughout the year where they are 20% off. I bought mine around Christmas time last year to take advantage of that sale price.

Neil B 08-02-2016 12:25 PM

SpeedHut +3. You can create a set of gauges in almost infinite variations. Turnaround time is excellent as well. My only comment would be that you need to be comfortable with online gauge configuration and ordering because they don't really provide much support over the phone.

Musclerodz 08-02-2016 02:33 PM

I use mostly Dakota Digital in the shop. Bolts right in, works and looks great. The new HDX guages are sick.

rickpaw 08-02-2016 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GonHuntin (Post 642406)
Been looking around at autometer gauges for my '68 camaro LS swap (5" tach and speedo, volt, fuel oil and water) and all the obvious places are priced the same. Any places I should look for a better deal or other brands I should look at??

Anyone have a set for sale?

Thanks

What's your timeframe? I have a set of VHX gauges (currently installed in my 67 Firebird), and I've been thinking about swapping them out for the new HDX gauges later this year.

Riddler 08-02-2016 08:32 PM

I just bought NVU gauges. Really happy with how they turned out. Made in Detroit, MI too... but I believe most are made in the USA.

Riddler

GonHuntin 08-02-2016 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickpaw (Post 642494)
What's your timeframe? I have a set of VHX gauges (currently installed in my 67 Firebird), and I've been thinking about swapping them out for the new HDX gauges later this year.


No hurry, I don't plan on doing anything other than buying parts until it cools off some.

130fe 08-03-2016 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rickpaw (Post 642494)
What's your timeframe? I have a set of VHX gauges (currently installed in my 67 Firebird), and I've been thinking about swapping them out for the new HDX gauges later this year.

I am doing the same thing LOL

Moose 08-03-2016 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Musclerodz (Post 642474)
I use mostly Dakota Digital in the shop. Bolts right in, works and looks great. The new HDX guages are sick.

Just saw pictures of it, I have to agree.


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