Looking to upgrade the gauges in my '82 1.6NA Rabbit 2-Door. At first, I was just going to use a triple-VDO set I snagged off a Cabby, but then I got to thinking I'd like to update all of the gauges (just sold some parts that have been laying around from other projects and thought I'd treat the myself...er...the Rabbit). Wanting to keep things minimalist and visible, I came across this Autometer set:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/1204/10002/-1?parentProductId=963695A bit pricey, but very cool as far as my eye is concerned.
Would any or all of these gauges work in a 1.6NA application?
1. Will the Tach read off the alternator (assuming I have an alternator with a "W" terminal)?
2. Will the Oil Pressure read off the oil filter?
3. I'm assuming the Voltmeter is a no-brainer (just hook it up to a connection that gets power when the key is turned)?
4. I'm assuming the Water temp will read just fine as I already have a water temp gauge in the stock gauge cluster and would just swap.
5. How about the fuel level? Will it just read off the connection that's going to the stock fuel level needle?
6. Will the speedo cable just hook up no problem whatsoever.
There's also this one without the tach, if the tach is not an option (I can live without if I have to), for quite a bit less:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105/1201/10002/-1?parentProductId=963695Sorry for what must be noob questions. This is the first project vehicle I'm tackling all by myself, and I've never done gauges before. Maintenance and light mechanical stuff I've done. Hooked up a stereo system or two. Am building up the courage to do a timing belt and IP advance (once I get my pump back from Giles).
The second part of the question would be if there are any similar gauges (4 in 1 style to replace the single large space that now has a clock/fuel level/water temp set) and a combo Speedo/Tach (assuming the tach is even workable in this application) of reputable quality for less money?
Thanks.