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cobraman_1994
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gauges. whats the differencs? whats better to use?
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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cobraman_1994
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you would think after 4000+ posts i would be good at posting stuff in the right forum ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
lol
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86 GT
Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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mechanical oil vs eltric oil
mechanical gauge uses a line that brings oil from ur block all the way to ur gauge, the gauge reads the pressure and then moves the needle accordingly
electric- uses a sending unit that connectos to block (like a stock 5.0), then sends a electronic signal to the gauge, so no messy oil lines running into ur cab
get electric gauges ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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FFR AC Cobra
72 Vega - WCHRA Extreme 10.5
Posts: 6280 | From: Winters | Registered: Feb 2002
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Blue Oval
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isnt mechanical more acurate though ![[Confused]](confused.gif) and there not messy if you dont screw up my first time i didnt have a problem when i did the install
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65 Coupe 306, AFR's
89 Cali. Ed. Saleen "sold"
BAB 89 GT
08 Yamaha R6
Posts: 2345 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Mar 2003
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the50ho
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david- A mechanical gauge will be far more expensive for every part you buy. Plain and simple.
Some things, such as a fuel pressure gauge are not allowed inside the vehicle unless you are using an isolator. These are nhra rules, as well as basically saftey.
Some believe that an electric pressure gauge is not as accurate as a mechanical. This can be true. I believe that nothing is going to give you a quick, more accurate reading that something that is ACTUALLY happening.
The install of both types are relitively simple...and can be done in a short time.
Personally I'd reccomend electric for you, as they are VERY close to being completely accurate. It's what I have, and will continue to purchase.
Lemme know if you have specific questions about any of them, I've been looking at all of the different types and styles lately for my pos....
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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp
Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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cobraman_1994
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electric it is! i think im just going to get a black faced gauge set.
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86 GT
Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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any reccomendation as far as brands?
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Posts: 5777 | From: Beavercreek, OH | Registered: Jul 2003
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the50ho
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i really believe that autometer makes a solid product. Tested and proven over the years in many different applications.
I personally am about to install Autometer phantom gauges in the hobra...5 of them to be exact.....Air/fuel, boost, nitrous, fuel pressure, and oil pressure.
All will be electrical.
Another somewhat quality gauge is VDO. They make decent products....but autometer is kinda like flowmasters.....there is a reason everyone has them....a tried, and true product.
Autometer also has a whole new line up....C2, cobalt (kinda a blue glow with a white face), lunar ilumination (green ilumination similar to the 03 cobra gauges), as well as many others....phantom (white faced/black bezzle), pro comp (black face/ black bezzle), ultralite (silver face/silver bezzle.
Go with autometer...you wont regret it.
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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp
Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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turbod427
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by the50ho:
[QB] david- A mechanical gauge will be far more expensive for every part you buy. Plain and simple.[quote]
Mechanical gauges are by far cheaper than electrical gauges hence price out a electric fuel pressure gauge and a mechanical one . THe mechanical ones are by far more reliable too
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Posts: 6 | From: compton | Registered: Nov 2003
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5PT SLOW
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does the electric one come with a sending unit?
or do you use the stock one?
Posts: 553 | From: Pittsburg, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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Blue Oval
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Autometer is a quality peice and IMO looks the best.there realible ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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89 Cali. Ed. Saleen "sold"
BAB 89 GT
08 Yamaha R6
Posts: 2345 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Mar 2003
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if you are going to race the car, NHRA doesn't like it when you bring flammable materials into the cockpit like oil or gas, you'll need electric gauges anyway.
autometer have always worked well for me.
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Posts: 1797 | From: Grass Valley, CA USA | Registered: Jul 2000
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soo what makes these more accurate than the stock gauges if it uses the stock sending units? or are the units replaced....i dont know much about gauges ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
Posts: 5364 | From: Shooting Skeet | Registered: Oct 2002
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the50ho
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quote:
Originally posted by turbod427:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by the50ho:
[QB] david- A mechanical gauge will be far more expensive for every part you buy. Plain and simple.[quote]
Mechanical gauges are by far cheaper than electrical gauges hence price out a electric fuel pressure gauge and a mechanical one . THe mechanical ones are by far more reliable too
hense I made a typo, and it's pretty appearant what I meant.
EDIT : DAVID...ELECTRICAL IS MORE EXPENSIVE....read through my other postings...you'll catch the drift.
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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp
Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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cobraman_1994
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quote:
Originally posted by the50ho:
quote:
Originally posted by turbod427:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by the50ho:
[QB] david- A mechanical gauge will be far more expensive for every part you buy. Plain and simple.[quote]
Mechanical gauges are by far cheaper than electrical gauges hence price out a electric fuel pressure gauge and a mechanical one . THe mechanical ones are by far more reliable too
hense I made a typo, and it's pretty appearant what I meant.
EDIT : DAVID...ELECTRICAL IS MORE EXPENSIVE....read through my other postings...you'll catch the drift.
i caught it when i read it the forst time. and im still probably going electric. unless i find a package deal or something
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86 GT
Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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Get Autometer. Thats what I run, and ive never had any problems.
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02 GT - Zinc Yellow
91 5.0 LX - Red
Posts: 1316 | From: Fairfield | Registered: Jul 2002
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