Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ???

rick978 · 02-04-2015, 10:04 AM

i cannot get a straight answer for this .does anyone run stock elim and put gauges in a pillar pod setup and is it allowed ?all the factory stuff is still in the car like they want but i would like better gauges in a better spot . thanks

Dave Ribeiro · 02-04-2015, 10:37 AM

rick978,

Check with your Tech guy , he will give you the right info & save you time / $$$.... Good Luck....

Lew Silverman · 02-04-2015, 10:46 AM

Have you spoken to Ryck Campbell, the Div #1 Tech Director? His number is 315-335-8295 on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 PM. He's a good guy and should be able to help you answer your question. Just speaking for myself here, but I've seen a lot of folks mount their tach's on the A-pillar with no complaints from anyone!

Good Luck!

Sean Marconette · 02-04-2015, 12:07 PM

It should not be a problem. We are allowed to use a digital dash. Mine is a DataMaxx and is mounted in front of the original gauge cluster. It's cheaper in the long run than multiple gauges, that in an a-pillar may not be big enough to see. Just a thought. What year car are you running?

Sean

rick978 · 02-04-2015, 02:19 PM

thanks guys i will call him asap

Tony Corley · 02-04-2015, 02:21 PM

As far as seeing them, they make the gauge pods for 2 5/8 gauges, and it's a great location! I have ran them in several cars, but unfortunately none were stock eliminators cars, so can't answer the question on if it's legal. With that being said, I can't imagine why it would be an issue, not really any different than mounting them anywhere else in the interior as far as modifications are concerned.

SSDiv6 · 02-04-2015, 04:39 PM

As long as you keep the original OEM full stock dashboard, including OEM instruments, fresh-air ducts and controls, you can add any other gauges such as tach, oil pressure, etc.. in any location inside the car.

rick978 · 02-09-2015, 09:23 AM

talked to div 1 tech and he said no problem with gauge pod
thanks everyone for the help not that we will be racing anytime soon with all this snow we are getting come on springtime

njk53 · 02-11-2015, 09:58 AM

Are the gauge pods custom fit to a particular vehicle or are they one size fits all? My driver which is a Buick has no gauges at all just idiot lights. I would like at a minimum to put in at least a temperature and oil pressure gauge. A pod would be nice because I am limited as to where I can mount them.

SSDiv6 · 02-11-2015, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njk53

Are the gauge pods custom fit to a particular vehicle or are they one size fits all? My driver which is a Buick has no gauges at all just idiot lights. I would like at a minimum to put in at least a temperature and oil pressure gauge. A pod would be nice because I am limited as to where I can mount them.

The pods are model specific.
If your Buick is a G Body, Autometer and others have the pods.

02-04-2015, 10:37 AM	#2
Dave Ribeiro VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Williamsburg, Va.---USA Posts: 1,827 Likes: 1,612 Liked 56 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? rick978, Check with your Tech guy , he will give you the right info & save you time / $$$.... Good Luck.... __________________ Dave Ribeiro 1033 STK

02-04-2015, 10:46 AM	#3
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,438 Likes: 372 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? Have you spoken to Ryck Campbell, the Div #1 Tech Director? His number is 315-335-8295 on Monday and Thursday evenings from 7-9 PM. He's a good guy and should be able to help you answer your question. Just speaking for myself here, but I've seen a lot of folks mount their tach's on the A-pillar with no complaints from anyone! Good Luck! __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA

02-04-2015, 12:07 PM	#4
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 958 Likes: 618 Liked 165 Times in 60 Posts	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? It should not be a problem. We are allowed to use a digital dash. Mine is a DataMaxx and is mounted in front of the original gauge cluster. It's cheaper in the long run than multiple gauges, that in an a-pillar may not be big enough to see. Just a thought. What year car are you running? Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

02-04-2015, 02:19 PM	#5
rick978 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Methuen Ma. Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? thanks guys i will call him asap

02-04-2015, 02:21 PM	#6
Tony Corley Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 230 Likes: 15 Liked 12 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? As far as seeing them, they make the gauge pods for 2 5/8 gauges, and it's a great location! I have ran them in several cars, but unfortunately none were stock eliminators cars, so can't answer the question on if it's legal. With that being said, I can't imagine why it would be an issue, not really any different than mounting them anywhere else in the interior as far as modifications are concerned.

02-04-2015, 10:04 AM	#1
rick978 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Methuen Ma. Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? i cannot get a straight answer for this .does anyone run stock elim and put gauges in a pillar pod setup and is it allowed ?all the factory stuff is still in the car like they want but i would like better gauges in a better spot . thanks

02-04-2015, 04:39 PM	#7
SSDiv6 VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 2,991 Likes: 693 Liked 1,457 Times in 543 Posts	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? As long as you keep the original OEM full stock dashboard, including OEM instruments, fresh-air ducts and controls, you can add any other gauges such as tach, oil pressure, etc.. in any location inside the car.

02-09-2015, 09:23 AM	#8
rick978 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Methuen Ma. Posts: 30 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? talked to div 1 tech and he said no problem with gauge pod thanks everyone for the help not that we will be racing anytime soon with all this snow we are getting come on springtime

02-11-2015, 09:58 AM	#9
njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Pillar gauge pod allowed in n/sa foxbody ??? Are the gauge pods custom fit to a particular vehicle or are they one size fits all? My driver which is a Buick has no gauges at all just idiot lights. I would like at a minimum to put in at least a temperature and oil pressure gauge. A pod would be nice because I am limited as to where I can mount them. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345