help the newbie find parts

[Ssvalleyboy]

Hey guys this will be an on going list, but for now i just want the A-pillar w/ three gauge pods. Does anyone make them in tan or do i have to spry paint them myself (yuck).

 

[Gary Wells]

FWIW & IMHO:
I don't know if anybody is making them now, but I think that they were made in most colors. Might try Poston's & might want to consider placing an add in the wanted section on this and all other Buick sites (Turbo).

 

[Drip Pan]

I would try www.kirbanperformance.com for what you seek. Before you do this, however, keep in mind that what you're considering does obstruct your outward vision a bit, plus it looks really ricey for a Buick. What gauges are you planning on adding? IMO you really need only three: a water temperature gauge and an oil pressure gauge which fit nicely in a 2-gauge pod (which Kirban or the aforementioned Poston sells) under the radio, and a boost gauge which you can either mount on the steering column above the turn signal stalk in a cup you can buy from Jeg's or Summit, or in a single gauge pod on the A-pillar which is not as obtrusive. If you're considering getting one of those multiple LED knock gauges, an electric fuel pressure gauge or air/fuel ratio gauge, save your money and put it toward something else-- like a good scantool.

 

[Drip Pan]

One other thing: hot wire that fuel pump and put a kill switch on the hot wire relay's ground circuit; this will help ensure that what is yours, stays yours.

 

[Ssvalleyboy]

Thanks for the advice on the gauge placement (that does look a bit ricey). Direct scan and laptop en route via UPS as we speak.

 

[turbolou]

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One other thing: hot wire that fuel pump and put a kill switch on the hot wire relay's ground circuit; this will help ensure that what is yours, stays yours.

Good advice!

 

[turbo39151]

Lotek 3 gauge holder. Color matched grey for the GN. About $45 bucks @ www.gaugepods.com.

Doesn't look too ricey. Just don't slap on a 9" tach and you'll be ok :biggrin:

 

[Ssvalleyboy]

Got the gauge thing worked out. Now where can i get a scanmaster from new or used?

 

[turbo39151]

full throttle.com or even ebay.

 

[Ssvalleyboy]

Full throttle. com doesn't work. Post it as a link, Please.

 

[turbo39151]

sorry. www.fullthrottlespeed.com

 

[Ssvalleyboy]

O.K. now i need a duttweiler neck for my stock I/C

 

[Drip Pan]

If it were me I would go for a 15- or 17-row stock appearing stretched intercooler that you'll sometimes find on the Parts for Sale forum. I used to run one and it worked great into the low 11's.