Gauges which way around

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Fri Feb 21, 14 3:23 pm

So i have now got some gauges to make up my dash

Speed MPH
Rev
Volts
Oil pressure
water Temp
Fuel level

But which way should i put them in dash ?

All will be hidden behind black perspex and shine through

mopar_mark · Post by **mopar_mark** » Fri Feb 21, 14 6:18 pm

My preference would be for the rev counter to have prime position in terms of visibility compared to the Speedo. Then again a shift light can alter its priority.

The other gauges are only there to provide you with info, in your case you have chosen; Fuel gauge, Oil, water & volts.

For me, fuel gauge is not one I need to constantly monitor, similar would apply to the voltage. Oil & water temp taking priority positions

terryr · Post by **terryr** » Fri Feb 21, 14 6:52 pm

For me, fuel gauge is not one I need to constantly monitor,

is that because its always going to read empty

John · Post by **John** » Fri Feb 21, 14 7:25 pm

If I were to be doing a custom dash I would have oil temp for sure. Think its more important than water temp imo

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Fri Feb 21, 14 7:49 pm

Rev,Tac and fuel in the center.

I'd put Oil pressure next, Oil temp then water temp followed by Volts (2 on 2 in stacked formation)

What about AFR with the blower Will.....Would have thought this would be a must have???

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Fri Feb 21, 14 9:13 pm

I'm with Mark, Tach, oil & temp are the ones I keep an eye on. I'm not keen on having more gauges than the bare minimum, so add Fuel pressure, speedo, fuel level and thats me done.

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Sat Feb 22, 14 4:58 pm

Thanks gents great advice as always

So will go

Water temp
Speedo
Tachometer
Oil pressure in middle

Then all the others I need on passenger side

AFR will have to hang out engine bay as will be a different style gauge

Many thanks all

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Sun Feb 23, 14 9:02 am

Whats the black sparkly stuff on your workbench? Looks interesting....

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun Feb 23, 14 9:08 am

No response from Guy yet?????

Only the mission critical ones for me too!

You only use a tach for tuning (and even then I would use the Snap On) so the shift light is king - that and oil pressure......

autofetish · Post by **autofetish** » Sun Feb 23, 14 11:24 am

Blue wrote:Whats the black sparkly stuff on your workbench? Looks interesting....

It's a rubber mate similar to what you put a washing machine on.

Good a solid yet soft on your skin