Race Pack gauge cluster

[540' chevelle]

Any one installed one of these in a 1970 chevelle Would like to see pictures
and you opinion.





http://www.racepak.com/Components/IQ3.php

[Jim Nilsen]

I don't have a Chevelle but i do have an opinion.

The Racepac IQ3 is a function over form piece of equipment in an older classic car. It will not fit in with anything else in the car. I had the same dilema when thinking about it for my 67 Camaro. Then one day after I had mine I saw one in the 67 Velocity Camaro that air ride Tech was building and felt better about it. It is something that has other problems that you will have to overcome right now too. You will have no odometer as of yet. I am installing a seperate speedo to get the actual mileage recorded and it also gives me an easy way to still see the speed when programing in a different set of readings on the pages available. With 4 pages available you can leave out the speedo reading on one or more if you like with a seperate speedo.
It's a great way to monitor everything you would ever need but it has a bit to go with everyday ease of other gauges in basic ways and is lightyears ahead in ease of others.

It will be interesting what others say and if someone has it installed it will be very interesting to see the mods to the dash.

You have a very interesting situation that is just starting to hit the streets.

[James OLC]

I've got one in my '67 Camaro and I think that it fits in perfectly with my interior. The only thing that I do not use it to monitor is fuel level but I am told that with a little work that I could. I disagree a bit with Jim - I think that once you have it programmed the way that you want to and start using it, it is head and shoulders easier than basic gauges (especially if you compare it to a complete dash assembly).

Once you start uning the data logging capabilities (unless you are looking at the straight display dash) you will be amazed what a powerful tool it can be.

[Jim Nilsen]

I've got one in my '67 Camaro and I think that it fits in perfectly with my interior. The only thing that I do not use it to monitor is fuel level but I am told that with a little work that I could. I disagree a bit with Jim - I think that once you have it programmed the way that you want to and start using it, it is head and shoulders easier than basic gauges (especially if you compare it to a complete dash assembly).

Once you start uning the data logging capabilities (unless you are looking at the straight display dash) you will be amazed what a powerful tool it can be.

Interior pics please.

I like the way mine looks too, but it does look somewhat out of place to me after all of the years of other gauges. I like function over form as it gives a modern racing look that normal gauges just don't give. I kept thinking of the comments of some that would hate it just because and those that don't like digital at all. Still I don't really care but it made me wonder.

I know it is head and shoulders above other gauges and that is why I have the IQ3. I was going with Nexus gauges and am glad autometer dragged their feet. Racepac is lightyears ahead.

I am wanting to hear more about what ways you set up your displays. With sooo many options it makes my head swim and my car doesn't even run yet.

Did you run extra gauges or are you totally relying on the main display and the 4 pages? Also did you use the digital sensors or did you use the 4 sensor analog module to convert the signal? I just don't have the extra money right now for the digital sensors and am going to go with the analog sensors and the small conversion module for now.

I also have the module that connects my GEN 7 ACCEL EFI to the Racepac unit and hope it will really help in not needing as many sensors.

Did you have to spend much time programming the pages to your liking or did it become familiar really quickly?

Sorry to steal the thread but this is a subject that is going to becoming up more often as more of us step up and go this route.

I am still looking forward to seeing one in a Chevelle

Now we need to be careful how we talk about having these powerful tools in our cars.These units go way beyond being Bi.

[540' chevelle]

Any pic of one on a 1970 chevelle or the other one from racepak the more rectangular one

[Damn True]

Does the Racepack have a direct connection to OBDII yet?

[Jim Nilsen]

Does the Racepack have a direct connection to OBDII yet?

I do believe the last time I saw a list of modules a week ago that OBDII was on the list. Call and ask.

[454ragtop]

I suspect, like most digital dashes, it is more impressive sitting still than actually driving with it. With an analog gauge, you don't actually need to read the gauge, you know where the acceptable range is, and if the needle is in the right direction, it's fine. An old racers trick was to set up the tach so the shift point was straight up, that way you didn't actually need to read the rpm, just shift when the needle is pointing straight up. Will be interesting to hear users actual experience. Jim.

[WILWAXU]

Interior pics please.

This thread has good shots of James' interior:
https://www.pro-touring.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=51273

[James OLC]

I suspect, like most digital dashes, it is more impressive sitting still than actually driving with it. With an analog gauge, you don't actually need to read the gauge, you know where the acceptable range is, and if the needle is in the right direction, it's fine. An old racers trick was to set up the tach so the shift point was straight up, that way you didn't actually need to read the rpm, just shift when the needle is pointing straight up. Will be interesting to hear users actual experience. Jim.

Since the IQ3 has a progressive programmable (for each gear) shift light, you don't need to read the RPM if you don't want to... although since it can be (or is in my case) displayed both numerically and via a graphical bar it's pretty easy to see. With all of the features that the dash has (and can have) it is pretty awesome - although it can take some time to get set up the way you like.

In my case, I do plug into the OBDII port of the MSD harness but I am not sure if they have a setup for an OEM deal - although I think that they do have one specifically for a C6 (I think). You can check out their tech forum or call Tim at Racepak to be sure.