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

 

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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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..

 

I am satisfied with my Apexi EL2 gauges

 

is there a link where you got them?

 

horsepowerfreaks.com

 

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

 

my Apexi EL2 60mm gauges :

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

link on shop :

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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......

 

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

 

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