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Old Mar 24, 2005 | 05:31 PM
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what size gauges do i need to buy? i want to put them in my vents on my 2000 T/A
the 3 vents in the middle of the dash.. i never use them. so.. what size gauges do i need to buy, that'll fit nicely there?
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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2 1/16 if i recall
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Old Mar 25, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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Autometer only comse in 2 1/16, 3 3/8, and 5"

Im pretty sure that hole is smaller then 3 3/8 and 5" so that leaves you with 2 1/16
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how do i take out the vents without messign them up?
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I belive they just pop right out if I recall correctly.
Some vents have a c-clip but I dont remember having to put them back in on a firebird.
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hmm, ill take a look tonight. popping them out just seems too easy...
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