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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 04:54 PM
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Digital Guages (not GTA)

I was looking through Summit the other day and came across a "Direct-Fit Digital Gauge Panel" for a Camero. Problem is I don't have a Camero. I have a '90 Formula. Are the shapes of the dashes the same? Here's what I propose, let me know if you think it'll work or not.
DIRECT FIT DIGITAL PANEL ITC-TH4004 $369.95
This is actually for the Camero, but I'm hoping it'll fit.
AUTO METER A-PILLAR DUAL POD ATM-10200 $24.95
Once again it's for a Camero, but maybe it'll fit.
Here is my dilemma. There are three gauges I want to use (fuel pressure, tranny temp, and air/fuel ratio), but I could put in a fourth (amp temp). I thought of three different ways to do this 1)Mount two AutoMeter A-Pillar pods driver's side. 2)Mount a 2-gauge pod driver side, and figure out a way to mount another dual gauge pod passenger side. 3)Try to find a triple gauge pod for driver's side and skip the amp temp gauge.

I think this would be a really slick custom looking setup that would win me some car shows with a nice interior and some paint. Plus when driving it would be like piloting the friggin space shuttle. Let me know I you guys think any of this is practical.

P.S. For some of these I know I would have to buy new sending units also. Also all the stuff except the A-Pillar Pod is from Intellitronix. They don't list the Camero digital dash on their web site (www.intellitronix.com), but it's in summit.
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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 08:13 PM
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The camero gauge won't fit because it is not as long as the Firebirds cluster. The piller set-up will work though.

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Old Oct 11, 2000 | 08:36 PM
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So you're saying that the instrument panel is not as wide as a Firebird? Do you think it could be trimmed if the gauges don't extend all the way to the edge?
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Old Oct 15, 2000 | 11:43 PM
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I doubt it. ANd for close to $400 it isn't worth it. Find a used GTA digital dash.
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Old Oct 16, 2000 | 03:13 PM
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No it wont fit because it is Camaro not camero. The Camaro dash is compact around the steering wheel, similar to the 4th gens. The Firebirds are spread out.


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Old Oct 16, 2000 | 08:49 PM
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I have the two gauge a-pillar in mine. I don't see putting two of them on there. You may be able to trim them to fit, but it would seem they would be so high on the a-pillar it would be impractical/silly looking. I think it would be best to find a three gauge pod if they are made.

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