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.

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: 1,435 Likes: 371 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: 977 Likes: 796 Liked 275 Times in 76 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: 264 Likes: 42 Liked 61 Times in 25 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: 3,044 Likes: 712 Liked 1,585 Times in 582 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.