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GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 7:47 pm
by Sadden
So heres the start of my install.
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Sometime this week i have to do an oil change so im gonna tap for oil temp. Install the zzp finned pan and tap for trans temp , and then T off the oem oil pressure sensor for the oil pressure gauge. Might not happen till the weekend , we will see what i have on my plate this week. Gauges are Autometer Carbon Fibre series. Seems to maych the rest of the dash nicely. I do want to go to led's but thats easy enough to do later on.
I have to say that the ZZP gauge pillar is a quality unit. The fit and finish is excellent. Very difficult to tell its not OEM.

Had a snack afterwords :)

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Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:34 pm
by 00Beast
Nice. What made you choose those gauges? An Aeroforce would've covered all of those, then you'd have had 2 open spots yet...


Good choice for a snack as well. ;)

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:37 pm
by Sadden
I have my trinity , it owns the aeroforce. I use those gauges often enough that i wanted them hardmounted.
Im first on the list for the new Calspeed Headers and Exhaust.


After thats done the transmission is getting done. Then a bit of giggle gas and shes all done.

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 8:45 pm
by 00Beast
Ahh gotcha. Didn't get in on the Doug Thorley Headers?

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:29 pm
by Sadden
I did. Selling mine.

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Mon Nov 26, 2012 9:47 pm
by 00Beast
Oh really. Dare I ask why?

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:47 am
by Sadden
The DT's are mild steel not stainless. And they make a whistling noise. The sand and salt on our roads up here would *fook* the DT's overnight. If i cant seel them they will make a nice expensive wall ornament..

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 8:40 am
by sandrock
You ain't gonna be able to use that oil pressure sensor. Depending on how it's set up, it's either a switch, or a 0-5 volt reference circuit for the PCM. Remember, all of your gauges on the GP...ALL OF THEM...are CANBUS derived.

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 11:59 am
by 00Beast
He could use a brass T and install the sending unit for the gauge, tho...

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:10 pm
by sandrock
If there's room enough for it. Best bet is to run both sensors on the vertical plane joined by a manifold, with the joining port on the horizontal to attach it to the filter housing.

Re: GP GXP Gauge Pillar Install

Posted: Wed Nov 28, 2012 12:15 pm
by Sadden
We have a spot picked out to Tee off. if it doesnt work ill get a different gauge. But i do want to see oil pressure.