Im planning on getting some gauges for my s4 n/a , one of the gauges i plan on getting is a water temp gauge. I dont know what normal running temperatures run around on, so I was wondering if anyone knows.... most gauges i see measure between 100-250 F or so, but if i need one that runs less then ill get it.

And what is better to use, mechanical or electronic gauges ?

Also think I might get a oil temp gauge, would this be a good idea ? What are the running oil temps ?

The other obvious gauge im getting is the afr gauge.

 

Id say get a oil pressure before a oil temp. Water should be around 180 at running. As for mechanical versus electric, electrics are very good, plus you dont have to run fluids into your car

 

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/EL/GAUGES/wtemp.htm

 

The stock oil pressure gauge isnt good enough ??

What do u mean i dont have to run fluids in my car ?? I dont understand that at all.....i dont see how u dont have to run fluids..

 

stock guages suck.

on mechanical guages, you have to hook up a hose that runs whatever flid you are measuring into the back of the guage. Electrics have a sending unit that mounts under the hood and just a wire goes to the guage.

 

ok i see what youre saying but why is the stock oil pressure gauge something that needs to be replaced ? its really that inaccurate ? i know the max amount of gauges i really can fit in my car is like 3 , 4 is kind of pushing it

 

so how innacurate is electroic 90 degree sweep opposed to the mechanical 270 degree sweep ? i really dont want to run fluids in my car and the electronic will be alot easier to put in so thats what ill probaly go with..

 

180-210 degrees F.