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12-30-2013, 09:02 PM
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Gauge suggestions for SPF's?
I am tired of the Smith gauge poor accuracy, how they must be cuddled etc. the only thing I like is the look. Anything else out there with the vintage look with modern technology?
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12-30-2013, 09:50 PM
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Location: Redding,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
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Speedhut
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12-30-2013, 09:59 PM
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Speedhut has some super nice gauges!!!!!!!!!!!! with lifetime warranty. $900 for set I forgot about autometer they were in my backdraft. Have to check their prices.
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12-31-2013, 02:14 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Brisbane, Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX3117 427FE
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I had 7 Autometer gauges in a Cobra and EVERY SINGLE ONE was inaccurate.
I'll never buy one again.
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12-31-2013, 03:15 AM
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Location: Wilmington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic Roadster, 302, roller cam, Holley 650
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Speedhut. 
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12-31-2013, 08:17 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Carlsbad,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2932 with 438 Lykins Motorsports engine. Previous owner of FFR 5452.
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Why not replace the mechanical gauges with the electric versions of Smith's gauges to maintain the authentic look?
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Jim
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12-31-2013, 08:44 AM
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fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me!! the response i received from nissonger when i found my new oil temp gauge off by 6C at 100C was pathetic. In the end it their explanation was "i never heard of that before" "everybody fuks up" no we wont cover shipping back and wont ship one until we receive that one back" by the way it was 158 dollars. Do your talking with you walking. oh forgot whole 90 day warranty. i spend enough of my time straigthening out installer fuk ups, i am not going to be quality control for manufadtureres also.
the only reason smith doesnt know how pathetic their gauges are is because very few people check calibration including them 
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Originally Posted by jhv48
Why not replace the mechanical gauges with the electric versions of Smith's gauges to maintain the authentic look?
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02-16-2014, 07:51 PM
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Location: Cramerton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance No. 1359 / 351
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Did you guys get electronic gauges from SpeedHut or did I miss the mechanical gauges on their site? I was told an electronic oil pressure gauge is nothing more than a fancy idiot light. Mechanical or electronic is the question?
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02-16-2014, 10:22 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jhv48
Why not replace the mechanical gauges with the electric versions of Smith's gauges to maintain the authentic look?
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2nd that idea, a Cobra without Smith's just doesn't look right, even the Kirkham gauges look nice , but still not original looking...
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02-16-2014, 10:25 PM
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Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Kirkham gauges, they look great, and are backed by the Kirkham name, which is the GOLD standard... 
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02-17-2014, 10:05 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 750hp
I had 7 Autometer gauges in a Cobra and EVERY SINGLE ONE was inaccurate.
I'll never buy one again.
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My mechanical AutoMeter gauges were about as accurate as a blind man throwing darts. They SUK!!!!!!!! |
02-17-2014, 07:25 AM
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Try Stewart Warner. They were also original for Cobra's. I switched out 6 years ago with all mechanical gauges and have not had a problem. The reverse speedo and tach are a little smaller but if you are interested in an easy way to make them fit send me an email. Bruce
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