jgrts20

Whats the differance between electrical and mechical style gauges? Whos better stewart warner gauges or autometer phantom? these are the two choices that im looking at for new gauges(oil pressure/water temp).

thanx

chris

captainpegs

each manufacturer has 'lines' of gauges; some top tier...some budget tier. I have used ALOT of autometer. The phantom series is all about a white face and backlighting and a look; autometer Lites are higher quality but they all do the same thing. I like having the same 'series' of gauges, thus I pick one 'line' of gauges for everything. We actually used some 60's era Stewart Warners out of a Massy Fergusson combine for a vintage ride!! Normally I go mechanical but electrics are just as accurate; and yes, I walk on my knuckles.


http://www.autometer.com/cat_gaugeseries.aspx

inflatablepets

Mechanical gauges use a hard connection from the device to the gauge. Like an oil line (for oil pressure) versus wiring an electrical gauge to a sensor.

captainpegs

On old FORD 302 v-8's the gauge is threaded into where the elec. sensor goes. this may be the same for most if not all, I only know the old 289/302's. And elec gauge will have the, theorectical, dual possiblility of failure; gauge or sensor. I woudn't worry bout it too much though. Get whatever you get the deal on.

jgrts20

yeah but which is a straight forward installation, easier? Those phantom gauges are cool, to back I cant fine a picture of them illuminated.

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

I prefer electrical gauges for easier install and maintenance, as it requires run only small wires from engine bay. If u are pulling engine out of bay often, its just plug & play issue, while mechanical gauge would be more trouble or hassle.

jgrts20

thats the answer I was looking for, thanx guys!! any other gauges that I should look into?

rotorforce

Electrical gauges are easier, and if I use any mechanical gauges I modify them to accept AN fittings, thus giving me better peace of mind vs the cheap nylon tubing they provide for some applications..

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

I am satisfied with my Apexi EL2 gauges

jgrts20

is there a link where you got them?

hIGGI

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horsepowerfreaks.com

jgrts20

thanx, those s7 el's gauges are nice. Are those what you have?
52mm is that 2 1/16"

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

my Apexi EL2 60mm gauges :

http://rx7cz.net/photos/workshop81/

link on shop :

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/sale...stem_II_Series

jgrts20

well my gauge pod I ordered is setup for 2 1/16" or 52mm. So those are the one I have to get.

jgrts20

What this meter control unit for, will I need it being im running 2 gauges

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

I have those gauges fitted into 2 1/16" pod as well (a-pillar one), just bored out little bit

And meter control unit is necessary to run those gauges, no matter if u have one or six of them.

bradenscreed

what do you guys think of the drivers side door vent pods?

jgrts20

does the meter control unit come with them or is that extra. I couldnt find one on that website, can anyone point out where they might be(meter control unit)? The gauge pod I ordered was a pillar one also.

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/sale..._Control_Units

jgrts20

thanx higgi, so all and all 2 gauges and controller will be about 180 plus shipping

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

one gauge 180-225 , controller 70.....looking at $500 for 2 gauges+controller with shipping

jgrts20

actually Ive bought them from that place you sent me, cost me 204 including shipping. 2 s7 invision gauges(oil pressure-66.50/water temp-61.25) and controller-68.53+plus shipping.

hIGGI

iTrader: (7)

well, you have bought something else than what we are talking about :P

I am talking about Apexi guages, you are talking about S7 invision gauges. I have no idea what s7 vision gauges cost and if they need controller at all......

jacobcartmill

iTrader: (6)

i have the 60mm greddy peak/hold/warning white face gauges and they are ballin outta control.

jgrts20

great now Im stumped: these gauges im talking about

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...ressure_Gauges

http://www.horsepowerfreaks.com/pric...er_Temp_Gauges

the s7 invision ones