Alan,
Good thoughts and suggestions....
Frank
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mok, Alan (SPB) [SMTP:AMok@spbank.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 3:48 PM
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> Subject: DML: RE: Vorteched R/T
>
> Consider the fuel pressure gauge and boost gauge mandatory. As for the
> boost/vaccum gauge, any autometer mechanical model will do. Size depends
> on
> space/taste.
>
> You can get a molded A-pillar pod that accepts 2 in. gauges (single or
> dual)
> made by autometer. Check out their website. I think they only make these
> pods for F-bodies or mustang but I could be wrong. You can easily trim
> them
> to fit a dak.
>
> Fuel gauges comes in mech. Or electric. I've used both and mech. Is the
> best. Electric is too slow to respond and the sender won't last after
> being
> cooked by underhood temperatures.
>
> As far as running fuel lines inside the cab it's a sticky issue. Don't
> run
> fuel lines into the cab. It's unsafe and any sanctioned track will kick
> you
> out for that. Autometer has had many problems with the isolator leaking
> and
> the installation is difficult if you want it to read accurate. I've had
> this
> setup in my other car for a few years and so far no problems. It's a bitch
> to bleed the air from the isolator and you have to do it several times to
> get it right. I think they have discontinued the isolator but I could be
> wrong. Wish it was simpler.
>
> The main thing is if you see you FP drop when boost builds get out of the
> throttle! FP should go up if you have an FMU and adequate pump/lines.
>
> Alan
>
>
>
> '98 Dakota R/T (Headers, FABM & gave up on Shift kit)
> '89 Mustang GT (347, Griggs GR-40 , Vortech S-trim...)
> Ducati 996 (someday)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Daniel Colucci [mailto:djcolucci@worldnet.att.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 1998 2:55 PM
> To: Dakota mailing list
> Subject: DML: Vorteched R/T
>
> I just got off the phone with Vortech and they want me to
> install a boost
> gauge and a fuel pressure gauge. Where can I get these?
> Will both of them
> mount on the pillar or will the fuel pressure gauge mount on
> the cowl just
> behind the hood? They want me to call back after I have the
> results. Then
> they can make their recommendations about how to make this
> thing fly.
>
> Jules can I purchase these items through you? I want to
> give you some more
> business.
>
> Dan Colucci
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