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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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I am seriously thinking about relocating my tranny temp gauge into my stock cluster because I do not see the point in spending $500 on 2 more gauges to fill my pod.

This is the location I am talking about, and am wondering if anyone has any pics or how-tos on how to do it



BTW I know that is for an 03+ cluster, it is the only pic I could find. Mine is a 99-02 cluster if it matters.

Found a pic of the 99-02 for reference
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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have you thought about a column gauge pod? i have one for the w/b and really like the location of it.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:31 PM
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I like that idea, I have always believed with a dremel and ducttape there is nothing you cant do

Is the diameter of the guage bigger than that opening?
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mcfarlnd
have you thought about a column gauge pod? i have one for the w/b and really like the location of it.

i think they look funky and out of place there. I want something out of the way
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:32 PM
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buy an esky cluster or an hd cluster...they have one already in it...just a thought...heres a hd cluster...

http://worcester.craigslist.org/pts/950792735.html
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Put one where the airbag on/off switch is. I have a dual gauge pod on my a-pillar and I plan on maybe buying the Socal Diesel overhead console pod as well if the need should arise.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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I'm not wanting to spend $100-250 on a cluster for something I already have man, sorry. I just don't see the point. I want to put the gauge I already have into the blank slot in my cluster. I HAVE seen this done before.

I'm not looking for an alternative mounting spot, I've seen all the different pods and mounting spots. I'm interested in putting it in the cluster.

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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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I have my Fuel Pressure gauge mounted in that location. I will post pictures tomorrow afternoon.
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Old Jan 5, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JustBlazin
I have my Fuel Pressure gauge mounted in that location. I will post pictures tomorrow afternoon.
Thank you!

Was it hard? Did you just wing it or is there a write up somewhere?
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Do you have a picture of the backside of the gauge, to show how it mounts in a pod?
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