Our temp gauges are not reliable- u running aftermarket?

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Mar 30, 2010 | 11:53 PM

MASTERS

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From: Farmington Hills, MI

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.6L Stroker

Our temp gauges are not reliable- u running aftermarket?

ive read time and time again our temp gauges kinda suck ***. just put in a new motor...im looking into installing an aftermarket gauge, and while im playing the temp game i'll probably do the trans....

anyone running temp gauges?
recommended brands?
lookin to spend 50-100 for each gauge with sender unit

Mar 31, 2010 | 06:18 AM

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From: Stafford,VA

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hands down Autometer............

Mar 31, 2010 | 11:09 AM

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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 upgraded

i have the cheap autometer ones from o'rileys auto parts and have them mounted as such.... i love them, accurate, and not to hard to route the wiring/tubing

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Mar 31, 2010 | 11:31 AM

tannerp89

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From: Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 rebuilt w/ bored TB, banks header, upgraded ignition, 3 row rad, high flow h2o pump, 180* t-stat

im running a B&M trans temp gauge and got a Auto Meter oil temp gauge to install. running them in piller pods. trans gauge and oil temp gauge come as a kit with everything needed (sending unit, ect.) and pods come in either 1 or 2...
trans gauge
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMM-80212/
pillar pods
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D...P/?Ns=Rank|Asc
oil temp gauge
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-3347/

Mar 31, 2010 | 11:33 AM

89Laredo

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I dont have an aftermarket meter, but as a note: Get ones with electronic sending units. I dont know about you guys, but I dont want to run hot coolant and oil into the Cab of the vehicle.

Mar 31, 2010 | 11:36 AM

96_xj

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From: Gilbert AZ/Las Cruces NM

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 upgraded

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Originally Posted by Defiance665

I dont have an aftermarket meter, but as a note: Get ones with electronic sending units. I dont know about you guys, but I dont want to run hot coolant and oil into the Cab of the vehicle.

i run the manual ones... and i have no issues with the oil/gasses.... as long as there is no chaffing on the tubes they will be fine. the tubes are really beefy going to the gauges. i dont wanna deal with the electrical gremlins that already plague our jeeps lol. just my opinion

can you post a picture of your gauge pods? not to thread jack him. just wanna give him options and ideas on how he can run them