I think the temp gauge is full of crap! please help.
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From: Brockton, MA, USA
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 6.6L 406
Transmission: T-56
I think the temp gauge is full of crap! please help.
I temp gauge don't seem right it reads like half way between 220 and 260 but the engine bay has like no heat in it.
Also I swaped my cluster for a better speedo and ever since then it has read like this. The first cluster the gauge barely went past 100 and I find that hard to believe. Also it has a V-6 tach in it do you thinkt that the whole cluster is out of a V-6 car? Would that make it read hotter than it actually is? Also I have the Edelbrock RPM heads and a small block Temp gauge sensor wouldn't fit so I got one from a big block would that make a difference? thanks for any help!
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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT
1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.
future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.
Also I swaped my cluster for a better speedo and ever since then it has read like this. The first cluster the gauge barely went past 100 and I find that hard to believe. Also it has a V-6 tach in it do you thinkt that the whole cluster is out of a V-6 car? Would that make it read hotter than it actually is? Also I have the Edelbrock RPM heads and a small block Temp gauge sensor wouldn't fit so I got one from a big block would that make a difference? thanks for any help!
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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT
1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.
future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.
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From: Garland, TX, USA
Car: 1992 Camaro RS & 1992 Camaro RS
Engine: 3.1 L v6 & 305 (5.0L) v8
Transmission: 4L60 Auto
yeah you need the temp sensor for the SAME year and MOTOR car to make that temp gaug work if you change clusters, you need the sensor for that year
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From: Brockton, MA, USA
Car: 1983 Z28
Engine: 6.6L 406
Transmission: T-56
oh so I have to just install the temp gauge sitting in my garage. I need to reduce the size of the opening on the head does anyone know the sizes?
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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT
1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.
future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.
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I WOULD RATHER PUSH A CAMARO THAN DRIVE AN IMPORT
1983Z28 350w/ edelbrock performer RPM power package , dynomax shorty headers, 700R-4 with shift kit, 750cfm carb, edelbrock 3" exhaust system, ASCD SS hood, 16" IROC rims.
future mods:
completely done over suspension, black paint with flames, Hurst shifter, dakota digital gauge package, procharger supercharger.
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Car: 91 Red Sled
Axle/Gears: 10bolt Richmond 3.73 Torsen
Stock guages are WAY off to begin with. The only thing I will believe is an infrared sensor/temp device. Would be cool to get a setup and have it interface with a full sweep or digital indash display. Maybe have multiple points/sensors (headers, heads, coolant, radiator etc.).
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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website
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, Jon (350 TBI!)
91 Red My website
[This message has been edited by JPrevost (edited June 08, 2001).]
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