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Old Oct 31, 2005 | 11:03 PM
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Car: 1986 Iroc z z28
Engine: 305 tpi
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aftermarket gauges

what aftermarket gauges will fit in the stock place on a 1986 IROCz z28 ? I really dont like the look of the stock replacement, but I get tired of runnin out at 85 mph so anybody link me 2 jegs or summit page with aftermarket gauges that will bolt right up???


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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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anybody?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:35 AM
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Car: 1986 IROC-Z/28
Engine: 406 CID SBC
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well.. u can get some autometer gauges. but u will need 2 make/get a new gauge panel made. but there r a few companies that make them.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
There are no gauges that will directly replace the stock ones, you'd have to fabricate something.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:16 PM
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Car: 1988 Iroc-Z
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Im putting in a Covans Dash with new Autometer gauges. I haven't put them in yet. Im still reading the instructions on the wiring. I think I have it all figured out and will attempt putting in the new dash in the next few days.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 01:07 AM
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Just checked out the Covens Dash. Looks nice High Geared.
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 05:53 AM
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Car: 1985 IROC-Z / Z-28
Engine: 383 C.I. Stroked 6.3 Litre
Transmission: 700R-4
Axle/Gears: 3:73 Posi
Here is what the Covans Classic looks like in a third gen. car.



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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 10:57 PM
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Car: 1986 Iroc z z28
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that is very bad *** but I cant afford 700 bucks 4 it, is that a dualgate shifter? how does the two diffrent sides work?? what do they do??
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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Car: Red on Red 89 RS
Engine: LO3 305 TBI
Transmission: TH-700R4
Axle/Gears: 10-bolt / 2.73
Nordskog Digital Gauge Panel
Attached Thumbnails aftermarket gauges-jgfj_0001.jpg  
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Old Nov 5, 2005 | 11:56 PM
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Car: 1986 Iroc z z28
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those are in the top 2 best I have ever seen, damn I bet that set u back a pretty penny?? how hard was it to install??
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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That would look really good I think if the back panel was painted black. It would make the guages stick out a little more.
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Old Nov 6, 2005 | 06:30 AM
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Car: 1985 IROC-Z / Z-28
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Originally posted by 19Irocz86
that is very bad *** but I cant afford 700 bucks 4 it, is that a dualgate shifter? how does the two diffrent sides work?? what do they do??
That's what I payed for the guages & panel and it was a bit of a pain to install, not as easy as they make it seem (definately get someone who knows their wiring to do the install) and yes it is the Dual Gate Shifter in there...the left side is for everyday driving, and the right side it the ratchet side for more aggresive driving.

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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 07:37 PM
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here is a pic of my custom gauges. I found a site on the net that sells plastic sheets that have the same texture as our interiors. here is the link for the plastci and my pic

http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...65-948&scqty=1


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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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Well, I got them in, but some of the gauges dont work or light up, and some light up but don't work. DAMM. Gonna have to pull it all apart tomorrow and what the hell I did wrong. I've never done any type of wiring before, so Im on a learning curve.
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