what is the best guage face match to GMT 400?

[GM Guy]

hey guys, for when I buy some guages, what brand and series matches up the best to the GMT400 dashes?

thanks!

 

[minisub]

I think the ISSPRO Performax line is a good match.

 

[GM Guy]

thanks for the info minisub, i will be sure to check it out!

also, how would you rank guages in terms or quality/reliability? (price is always a factor for me, but if it is better, I am willing)

is it roughly
1) Isspro
2) Auto Meter
3) Stewart Warner

1 being the best? feel free to add to the list to include all other known guage makers.

 

[GM Guy]

Black Face/Red Pointer/Black Bezel is the one you feel? I might be going with it just because of the performax system. that is pretty cool

 

[minisub]

Their standard gauges are available with the black bezel and orange pointer that match nicely.

This is the pyro I am using (part # R607VW) It is available with a different yellow and red range for pre-turbo installs. This one is for downpipe installs:

This is the boost gauge I am using (Part # R8611R):

 

[great white]

I'm partial to digital myself:

 

[bfourman]

I used a VDO boost gauge in the dash, mainly because it was cheap and reads 0-15, the pyro isn't in the pic but is just stuck below the dash. It's a white face Autometer, using it because it was free.

 

[GM Guy]

minisub, are yours compatible with the performax system? The website is a little confusing in that aspect.

 

[minisub]

No, I am pretty sure not. Sorry to get you on that line, I just took a quick look at their site; saw the same face and threw that out there. The Perfomax seem to be all electronic/stepper motor guages. The ones I have are just basic mechanical ones. Fine for a 6.5 I think...