We have well passed the industrial revolution, and mankind is now in what is called the “information age.” Everything from amazing wireless mobile device advancements to the internet has humanity receiving data at an incredible pace. This age now includes the performance gauges available from Classic Instruments.
Classic Instruments is well known for its instrumentation of every shape and size, raising the bar for elegant and classic muscle cars and street rods. Now, their line of performance gauges offers a higher level of information technology beyond the typical dial-type gauge.
When John McLeod, Chief Operating Officer at Classic Instruments, decided to expand into the performance gauge market, he spoke to many enthusiasts to learn what they ultimately wanted in a performance and racing gauge. With that input, the company developed a new microprocessor with its very own air-core movement that offers features beyond a sweeping needle.
Classic Instruments performance gauges come in a variety of face styles. Their 4-5/8 inch tach fits well where any large tach will mount. The gauges are very easily read with the “Autocross Yellow” face we chose, and the super-bright LED light inserts.
We set out to install a spread of gauges to complement and monitor the new EFI big-block in our Project Rover Camaro. With a wealth of engine readings offered from our dash, we chose four critical gauges, including the Classic Instruments Autocross Yellow tachometer, oil pressure, transmission temperature, and brake line pressure gauges.
Spread Of Styles
These gauges are offered in a wide selection of diameters, gauge face colors/designs, and bezel types. To illustrate their choices, we ordered our instruments with what we consider as the most eye-grabbing design that will be easy to read on-track. The black-on-yellow background of the Autocross Yellow design provides a wide gauge sweep, plus a large brushed aluminum bezel.
All Classic Instruments gauges come with straightforward instructions. The wiring connector on the rear of each gauge is a great detail. Always match the same gauge wire between senders and gauge; a heavier wire may affect the readings. We found this pack of 20-gauge auto wire for just a few dollars.
We chose their large 4-5/8 inch tach, plus the transmission temperature and oil pressure gauges, which are 2-5/8 inch diameter (they also offer gauges with a short sweep analog display), and their brake pressure gauge in the 2-1/8 inch…
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