Guages! ASAP!

[xplo89gt]

Lately I have been noticing my temperature guage is reading rather low. It is barely making the first line mark which I assume is around ~160F. I'm getting a little bit worried because I really like to know exactly what my temperature is.

So anyways I think I am going to get some autometer guages. I like the Ultra Lite style. I am going to get a temp guage and an oil pressure gauge. Does this sound good?

I am going to get a vent mount and put them in there. 1, I have no A/C so does air even flow out of those vents? 2, what size guages do I need?
3, and the most important question, what's the difference between mechanical and electric?

Thanks!

 

[iwashmycar]

There are the two sizes you can put there I think....2 1/16, and 2 3/8

Anyway....get electrical unless you wanna run coolant and oil into your car . They operate via sending units which screw into the engine.

 

[Qwk87Coupe]

I think the guages are 2 3/8s but I could be wrong.. mechanical guages you'll have to run an oil line in your car.. electric guages work off electric sending units like factory guages and you just have wires comming in the car.. alot better IMO

 

[alanw6]

The gauge cage you are talking about for the center A/C vent location is made to house 2 5/8 gauges. You can choose from dual or triple gauge openings. As far as I know, there is not a 2 /16 gauge cage available, at least for the moment..

Alan

 

[xplo89gt]

Ok, getting ready to order.

Gauge, Ultra-Lite, 2-5/8" Oil Pressure, 0-100 Psi, Electrical

Gauge, Ultra-Lite, 2-5/8" Water Temperature, 100-250 Degree, Electrical

Are these ranges good? Just want to make sure.

Also at the last minute im having trouble to decide which guage pod to get.
The one with vents or no vents? I don't have A/C, so if a/c is the only thing that goes through there (can't remember...) then I guess I should get the one with no vents?

 

[Qwk87Coupe]

sounds good to me

 

[mike93lx]

the heater will also blow air through those vents.

otherwise looks good to me also.

 

[xplo89gt]

Done deal. $159 shipped.

Thanks for the help. Hopefully install isn't a pain.