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Originally Posted by redlightningsvx
I only want a better coolant and tranny gauge to mount on the pillar. When you had the Autometers were they accurate at all? Thanks for the input.
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I disliked the Autometer boost gauge I had because it was mechanical and required a boost line running all the was into the cabin to the gauge. That long line created inaccuracies in the response of the gauge IMO.
I disliked the other Autometer gauges I had because they weren't "full sweep"... i.e. they were just analog volt meters reading the voltage of the sensor with a 90deg sweep, rather than a 300deg sweep stepper motor driven gauge. I'm not sure what the accuracy was, but I do know that for my application in the WRX, they didn't have the range I needed (for example the AutoMeter EGT peaked at 1600F and I really needed to see to 2000F since I was willing to go as high as 1700F on track as long as it's not sustained).
If you're just looking for a water temp and tranny temp, take a look at ISSPRO. They're a little pricier than AutoMeter, but way cheeper than having to purchase a Defi Link controller or something. I use ISSPRO boost, EGT and tranny temp gauges in my diesel truck to keep an eye on things while towing. Full sweep and their readouts always seemed plenty accurate when compared to my truck's gauges and the display for my ECU chip. Also they're much nicer than the AutoMeters in that they have backlit text rather than just a ring of light around the edge of the gauge, plus the green lighting/red needles is a perfect match to the stock SVX instruments.
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?T...VA_R&PN=R5650R
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_ind.asp?T...VA_R&PN=R5659R
Probably should be able to pick them both up for under $200 out the door. I linked to egauges.com, but I have no idea if they've got good prices. You probably should shop around a bit for 'em. I ended up getting mine as part of a kit specific to my truck from DieselManor.com.
Edit: One more idea is to check out VDO. They've got a pretty wide line of gauges as well, but I've had no personal experience with them. I believe they're on par w/ AutoMeter as far as price/performance.