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Old 02-20-2009, 05:38 PM
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Default Can I run mechanical gauges in the pillar pod, anyone?

Hey fellas looking for a little advice, any of you guys running the A pillar gauge pod and using MECHANICAL gauges, I have not ever had one and wanted to know if you can run the mechanical gauges instead of the electric. I believe that mech gauges are more accurate than elec. but I do not know if there is enough room in those pillars to run the -4 hoses that my gauges require. I know that running the wires will fit fine? Thanks for the help.
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anyone?
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I say it depends on the gauge. I would not want a mechanical oil gauge in my car for obvious reasons.
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I would definitely only run electrical ones. The "full sweep electric" autometer gauges are pretty good.
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Originally Posted by _JB_
I say it depends on the gauge. I would not want a mechanical oil gauge in my car for obvious reasons.
as already stated I wouldn't want fluids running through the interior of my car. Go electric so you not sorry in the future!
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i run mechanical oil and temp gauges and electric fuel gauge, i used stainless braided lines and an fittings, no leaks and alot more accurate
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I wouldnt run liquids through my interior unless it is a drag only car with no interior. I dont think the gauges and lines will fit onto the a pillar. The FULL SWEEP electric gauges are very accurate but do cost more.
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Originally Posted by Lt1Porsche
I wouldnt run liquids through my interior unless it is a drag only car with no interior. I dont think the gauges and lines will fit onto the a pillar. The FULL SWEEP electric gauges are very accurate but do cost more.
Yep, full sweep are just as accurate as mechanical, except they cost so much more
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mech oil guage is illeagel .
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mech gauges are so 80s
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Originally Posted by _JB_
I say it depends on the gauge. I would not want a mechanical oil gauge in my car for obvious reasons.
yes to that for sure.. no mechincal oil gauge....




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