Project Talladega is coming together really fast now, and we’ve started to plumb some of the supporting systems. We’re finding out that all that stuff adds up really quickly. When you start ordering lines, fittings, plumbing, gauges, coolers, ignition components, cables, brackets, and fuel system bits, the cost can be staggering, even if you’re managing it on a skinny nickel.
One of the easier decisions we made was to order Summit’s Electrical Analog triple gauge kit (shown). This kit offers three 2 1/6-inch gauges in voltage, water temp, and oil pressure—the ones (besides a tach) that are considered mandatory for monitoring engine health. All three gauges are electronic, and come with the necessary sending units, and a satin black gauge mount bezel. These gauges have a silver face with blue numbering, and are backlit. We also discovered that when you turn the ignition switch, the gauges go through a complete electronic sweep, just like a new Corvette. Very impressive!
And the best part is that the complete kit costs just $99.95 (part No. SUM-2889). To get a set, call Summit at 800-230-3030, or click www.summitracing.com
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