Coolant temp gauge

[Erich]

Hey guys,
I'm working on getting this Cutlass into shape and one thing I would like is to put in a readable coolant temp gauge to replace the dummy-light, so I can monitor how hot the engine gets.

What's a decent temp gauge and sensor that will allow me to do this? And how would I go about installing them?

 

[88hurstolds]

I assume you want aftermarket, check out Autometer, they have a gauge/sensor setup.
Easy install, just install just to the right of the water neck on the front of the manifold to stay close to the thermostat.

 

[two90west]

Check into Equus gauges that's what I have on my 83 regal check out my build viewtopic.php?f=24&t=32114

 

[Dennyboy]

I prefer autometer for my car. i'm using the phantom series for all the gauges. there good quality.

 

[Erich]

Whenever I pick out a gauge/sender combo, where should I install the sender?

Do I use the old sending unit location? and if so, where is it located?

 

[383S10]

I run 2 temp gauges a Autometer electric temp on the hood reading off the manifold next to the stat and a mechanical back-up Equus reading off the passenger side of the motor....they read with in 5 degrees of each other.....just a little insurance for a 406 sbc motor I dont desire to run hot............

 

[two90west]

I will take a pic and post it