mechanical or electronic gauges
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mechanical or electronic gauges
yes im in the process of buying new gauges for my truck. i have already bought the "custom" dash from BOTP and the gauges u get can either be mechnical or electronic im not sure what the difference is or which on ei should buy.. HELP
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A mechanical oil pressure gauge has a small tube that feeds oil from the engine oil galley directly to the gauge. A mechanical water temp gauge has a capillary tube that is threaded into a water passage on the engine. Electrical oil pressure and water temperature use sending units in the engine and are connected to the engine by wires.
As far as which is better, really a matter of choice. I use electrical gauges on street driven cars and trucks, mechanical on race stuff. IMO mechanical gauges are a bit more accurate, and react faster.
As far as which is better, really a matter of choice. I use electrical gauges on street driven cars and trucks, mechanical on race stuff. IMO mechanical gauges are a bit more accurate, and react faster.
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which ever one i decide to choose will they be easy to install?? or do i have to buy adapters and stuff? say on the speedo how would that hook up?? b/c it now hows a little shaft that turns and u plug it in is a mechanical the same way and w/ and electronic how would i hook that up?? same way just have to calibrate it or what?? thanks for the help
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a mechanical speedo hooks up to the cable, an electri speedo requires a senderon the transmission.
Most of the gauges come with the adapters required. The water temp gauge may require an adapter to fit your intake....
Most of the gauges come with the adapters required. The water temp gauge may require an adapter to fit your intake....
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