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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>White02GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 611</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,10,16,52,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I need to pick out gauges for my boost and fuel pressure, and I know I will be a getting auto-meter gauges, I just need to pick out which ones. There are two choices of electric or mechanical gauges, and I'm not sure what the difference is, and which one would be better. <br /><br />Also, I would like them to keep a similar look to my stock gauges, so green/red if possible. What would you guys reccomend? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>ONELOWSPLITBUMPR</b> <br /><small>Member # 2067</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,10,17,51,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> mechanical for the boost, and electric for the fuel pressure <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>the50ho</b> <br /><small>Member # 73</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,10,18,10,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> exactly....an electric fuel guage is a must... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>White02GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 611</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,10,18,50,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What exactly is the difference between mechanical and electric that make one better for a particular application? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>SlowAss01</b> <br /><small>Member # 1848</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,10,19,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I'm not 100% sure, but I think mechanical guages run some sort of line to the source, like if it was an oil pressure guage, a tube to the oil source and oil would run through the line to the guage. And I think electrical guages use an electrical sensor instead of running the actual product to the guage. I could be wrong though. The autometer sport comps will match ur stock guages the closest and if u really want u can put green bulbs in them like the stockers. Another thing that would look clean is the Lunar guages and indiglo white face guages. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>5.0Brian</b> <br /><small>Member # 262</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,10,20,29,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by SlowAss01:<br /><strong>I'm not 100% sure, but I think mechanical guages run some sort of line to the source, like if it was an oil pressure guage, a tube to the oil source and oil would run through the line to the guage. And I think electrical guages use an electrical sensor instead of running the actual product to the guage. I could be wrong though. The autometer sport comps will match ur stock guages the closest and if u really want u can put green bulbs in them like the stockers. Another thing that would look clean is the Lunar guages and indiglo white face guages.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Yeah, that's right. With mechanical guages, you also have to buy the isolator for use with fuel, etc. (approx $100) so that's something else to think about. Definitely go with the electric though. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>darien87</b> <br /><small>Member # 2022</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,11,0,25,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Electrical gauges are easier to install, but more expensive. Plus, if you're going to run a mechanical gauge to the dash, be VERY sure about your seals. You definitely don't want hot oil or coolant in your cockpit.<br /><br />By the way, my autometer gauges came with a red and a green sleeve that you can place over the bulb in the gauge to change it's color. So you should be ok with whatever color you want. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>White02GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 611</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,11,0,27,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I'm going to need a boost gauge and fuel pressure, so which gauges would you guys reccomend? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>White02GT</b> <br /><small>Member # 611</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,11,15,3,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> TTT <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>LAST302</b> <br /><small>Member # 808</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,11,18,6,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I would not listen to some of these replys although you may not listen to mine. Go mechanical. With a mechanical gauge you are pumping oil staight to the gauge(for oil pressure but be sure to get the copper line and dont use the plastic) with boost I believe there is no option, its just air. As far as fuel pressure, I run mechanical with an isolator. Much, much, much more accurate! All mechanical gauges are going to be more accurate and if installed right, you wont have any problems. I have all Ford racing gauges made by autometer if you cannot decide. I am very happy with them and shit, they say ford on them. Good luck, here is what they look like.<br /><a href="http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/last302/vwp?.dir=/My+Photos&.src=ph&.dnm=scotts+cars+009.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/last302/lst%3f%26.dir=/My%2bPhotos%26.src=ph%26.view=t" target="_blank">http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/last302/vwp?.dir=/My+Photos&.src=ph&.dnm=scotts+cars+009.jpg&.view=t&.done=http%3a//photos.yahoo.com/bc/last302/lst%3f%26.dir=/My%2bPhotos%26.src=ph%26.view=t</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>91sleeper</b> <br /><small>Member # 779</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,12,8,17,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Nice photo album Scott! Did you move? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>andyman_2k01</b> <br /><small>Member # 1448</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,12,9,45,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> damn gauges everywhere in that car...lol <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>91sleeper</b> <br /><small>Member # 779</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2002,11,12,10,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> yes there is but they are all used and all necessary..... <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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