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Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
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?

[ 2014-06-13, 10:06 PM: Message edited by: 9cobrasvt8 ]
 
Posted by Stanced Stang (Member # 11891) on :
 
That only refers to the type of sending unit the gauges use. I prefer electric.
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
quote:
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?
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
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.
 
Posted by 9cobrasvt8 (Member # 11078) on :
 
Thanks guys i appreciate it
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
quote:
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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