Electric Vs Mechanical Gauges
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Electric Vs Mechanical Gauges
Hi all, I am the new owner of a Red 95 R2, and a Boost Gauge is going to be one of my first installs. I would like to know everyones opinion on Electrical vs. Mechanical gauges. I know what's physically involved with the installation of each, but Im curious to know if one is more accurate than the other? Also, is there a particular manufacturer that is better than another? Or is the only difference looks and $? Thanks for you help guys!
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You'll find most of the answers you need by using the search function. Here are a few threads to answer your questions:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=114072
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=163722
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...hreadid=116008
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I didn't know there was such a thing as an electrical boost gauge.
Personally, I have Autometer gauges. They are cheap (~$45 to $50 each), they are reasonable quality, and Autometer has a line of gauges that look very close to the stock gauges. The more expensive gauges are higher quality and more accurate, but you're really paying a lot for that.
Personally, I have Autometer gauges. They are cheap (~$45 to $50 each), they are reasonable quality, and Autometer has a line of gauges that look very close to the stock gauges. The more expensive gauges are higher quality and more accurate, but you're really paying a lot for that.
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A mechanical boost gauge is better. Find one from a well known manufacturer that looks nice. I bought a VDO boost gauge from www.egauges.com
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...&Series=Vision
It wasn't too expensive, and works well.
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...&Series=Vision
It wasn't too expensive, and works well.
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Originally posted by adam c
A mechanical boost gauge is better. Find one from a well known manufacturer that looks nice. I bought a VDO boost gauge from www.egauges.com
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...&Series=Vision
It wasn't too expensive, and works well.
A mechanical boost gauge is better. Find one from a well known manufacturer that looks nice. I bought a VDO boost gauge from www.egauges.com
http://www.egauges.com/vdo_mult.asp?...&Series=Vision
It wasn't too expensive, and works well.
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Originally posted by DomFD3S
Can you provide any evidence or an explanation as to why a mechanical boost gauge is "better"? The only thing you told me, was that it was "better" w/ no evidence to back your opinions/claims.
Can you provide any evidence or an explanation as to why a mechanical boost gauge is "better"? The only thing you told me, was that it was "better" w/ no evidence to back your opinions/claims.
I don't think ALL mechanical gauges are better.
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