I like the three gauge pod listed. But I like the way Fast six did it under the hood. While you cant see it all the time , its at least there. A while ago I decided that I was going to keep my car stock. Im hoping our cars pop in price over the next five years , and we can at least get our money back at least. So Im trying not to drill into too much trim.Call me gay , but I like my car. I would probably get the radio bezel that has the three holes in it. After reading about oil pressure last night Im paranoid about a bad bearing , and or a bad cylinder. Feeling a little vibration at high rpm probably my solid motor mount...... I have only seen , or know about three foxbodys here . This is car country too. Lots of 50s Corvettes here because of the big money guys
Hi Pete,
LOL! No dude, you have it backwards, I’d commend you for keeping your car stock! That’s on the rare side. As long as you do a top notch job, nobody’s going to hold it against you for installing better gauges in the car, imo, it reflects you’re conscientious about keeping a sharp(er) eye on things.
Don’t need to run (3) gauges, either. Most important one is oil pressure & although we all know Ford could’ve done better with the cluster gauges i’ve yet to see one fail to warn you of a sudden oil pressure drop, temp spike. They may read unusual or fail & scare you, There’s also the multipurpose 2-1/16” gauges that you can toggle between modes like water temp, oil pressure, boost or vacuum...
IMO, going electronic, loud & jazzy with those color changing LED’s gauges, reflects you’re monitoring things, yes, but it doesn’t deliver the ”No B.S., desire function not a light show” statement in the same manner that reliable, simple Mechanical (Analog) gauge(s) do.
They’ll continue working when you pull your key out (or experience a loss of power).
So, what’s going on with this oil pressure/bearing issue you’re speaking of. What’s got you spooked?
Hooking up a mechanical oil pressure gauge (just as fast6hand did, under the hood) or inside the car so you can check your pressure, is good.
I’ve run under-hood gauges, pressure transducer to drop out the pump if low pressure was detected. Saw your pic, I’d not jump to conclusions, it’s not bad, but Pickup a 25$ Mech gauge at Advanced, Etc..Install & affix with a flat 2-1/16” single mounting plate.
1) What oil type, e.g.Synthetic(?). What weight are you running?
2) What’s your idle set at? Run smooth?
3) What’s the cold pressure @ idle?
4) Any engine ticking on cold starts?
5) I can type up how to test your mains using engine braking (Crank thrust) on a long hill (?).
6) Last time you changed oil & filter?
7) This where the gauge sits, normally at idle?
Ok, I’ll look for your response..
-John