oil pressure gauge--mech or electric??

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02-23-2003, 03:46 PM

wyowrx

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oil pressure gauge--mech or electric??

I am putting a three gauge cluster in my rex with boost, egt, and oil pressure. I am going with the autometer sport-comp gauges. Will the mechanical oil pressure gauge be a good idea, seeing that oil would be going into the cockpit?? Also, where would you go to buy a t-adapter to install the boost gauge on the bov line?
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Jack

02-23-2003, 08:19 PM

wyowrx

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bump...
mech or should i send back and order electronic...

02-24-2003, 03:32 PM

fstbluewrx

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i have triple pillar set up on my car with fuel pressure, oil pressure and boost. all are eletric.

02-24-2003, 07:07 PM

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Well if you get a mechanical oil pressure gauge, make absolutely sure that your fittings are nice and tight. Last thing you want is oil all over your dash inards.

02-25-2003, 12:54 PM

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Yeah, go electric for oil pressure. Oil in the cabin = no good.

02-25-2003, 05:20 PM

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THANKS!

Wasn't sure, but your comments convinced me. Just ordered the electronic one from Summit...
Jack

03-02-2003, 11:46 PM

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while on topic... what's a good quality mech? good quality electric?
what about best quality for the price?

03-03-2003, 02:04 AM

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i would go electronic as well, i have proof first hand why to.

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what about best quality for the price?

autometer? i have also heard HKS, although i haven't any experience with them....anyone know about the HKS gauge's quality/price ratio?

03-03-2003, 05:18 PM

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Just a quick note. I just ordered the oil pressure gauge and turbo pressure gauge mounting kits from wrxtra.com Seems like a good deal. I also bought the mounting pod from them. I will report when I get them installed, but their directions and pics make it look like a great way to go.
Jack

05-16-2004, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fstbluewrx

i have triple pillar set up on my car with fuel pressure, oil pressure and boost. all are eletric.

what brand pillar set did you use. I used the Autometer pod and it fits extremely poorly. It's like an inch short and there are really no places to attach it to the pillar.