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9cobrasvt8
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I want to get some gauges for my cobra to monitor coolant temp and oil pressure, i was looking on american muscle and some say mechanical or electric. So my question is what kind do i need to buy?
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4 CAM FOX
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That only refers to the type of sending unit the gauges use. I prefer electric.
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9cobrasvt8
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Originally posted by Stanced Stang:
That only refers to the type of sending unit the gauges use. I prefer electric.
So it doesnt matter which ones i get then? Whats some pros and cons?
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1996 cobra
1996 gt h/c/i and gears
1998 cobra vert
1998 gt h/c/i
1997 gt blown
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Blind
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a mechanical oil or fuel pressure gauge will have a rubber tube containing pressurized (and hot) engine oil directly to the back of the gauge inside your car.
an electrical gauge will isolate those fluids to the engine bay and only run a single wire from the sensor/sending unit to the back of the gauge.
I would never install a mechanical gauge inside a car I cared about even a little. Too big of a risk if something goes wrong with the gauge or fluid line.
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9cobrasvt8
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Thanks guys i appreciate it
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2013 Grabber blue coyote
1996 cobra
1996 gt h/c/i and gears
1998 cobra vert
1998 gt h/c/i
1997 gt blown
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Originally posted by Blind:
a mechanical oil or fuel pressure gauge will have a rubber tube containing pressurized (and hot) engine oil directly to the back of the gauge inside your car.
an electrical gauge will isolate those fluids to the engine bay and only run a single wire from the sensor/sending unit to the back of the gauge.
I would never install a mechanical gauge inside a car I cared about even a little. Too big of a risk if something goes wrong with the gauge or fluid line.
Thats good info to know.
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