what is the word on electric oil pressure gauges

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  1. ptpdub

    ptpdub Member

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    i want to get rid of my mechanical gauge. i am wondering what your opinion of electric oil pressure gauges are. autometer is the brand I have been using so far. i have used an electric temp gauge from autometer and it works great. anything i should know about electric oil gauges? any brand preferences? what is your experience?
     
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  2. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    electric gauges work well. especially autometer. the one thing is that the system voltage has an effect on the reading. on things like oil pressure and water temp, the variance wont matter. they are easier to install.
     
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    I always believe mechanical is more accurate....Why do you want to get rid of yours?
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    Dakota Digital...:thumbs2:


    ...P. D. W/T.S... :chirp:
     
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    They are if you talking about factory gauges. Today’s good name brand aftermarket gauges are just as accurate as mechanical.
     
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    darren Member

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    Nothing wrong with electric. Mine are going electric next season since I have to move them anyhow.

    Gathering the rest of my int. parts this Winter. Whole new look next year.:) Dont tell my wife though. LOL.
     
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  7. Resto

    Resto Benders Evil Twin

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    Ive had both Mechanical and Electric by Autometer. I like the electric better as theres no need for an oil line going into the interior or breaking or getting pinched.
     
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    That is a nice set-up! Is that something they sell or is it a one off?
     
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    I had VDO vision electric water temp and oil pressure. The oil pressure sending unit would slowly read lower and lower pressure as time went on. Replaced it twice, same thing happened again, so I went mechanical. Never a problem with the temp unit.
     
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    man is that nice. do you have part numbers?:thumbs2:
     
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    Same here. Once upon a time I had a mechanical gauge leak, not the hose or fitting but the gauge itself out through the backlight. Sprayed hot oil inside the car and ruined the carpet.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I got with them and gave them the diameter i needed and what i wanted in each guage...they built them to my specs...:thumbs2:

    my install pic...

    with this controller...


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    Digital Instrument System Features
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    Displays included with this instrument system: Speedometer (0-255 MPH or KPH), Tachometer, Oil Pressure, Water Temp, Voltmeter, Fuel Level.
    Also shown is: Odometer, Trip Odometer, Resettable Service Odometer and Hourmeter.
    Several performance calculations include: 0-60 MPH (0-100 KPH) timer, ¼ mile timer, ¼ mile speed display, High Speed recall and High RPM recall.
    Various Indicators can also be displayed such as: Turn Signals, High Beam, Check Engine, Parking Brake, Cruise Control, 4x4 (when equipped), Wait to Start (when equipped).
    Automatic Transmission gear indicator is also included which will display the full name (ie: Park, Overdrive, etc.) of the current gear. Utilizing the gear position indicator will require the use of a Dakota Digital GSS-2000 sending unit.
    Dakota Digital instruments systems also include a Demonstration Mode which will cycle the instrument readouts while the vehicle is standing still. This is especially popular while the vehicle is on display at a show, event or simply displaying the instrument system.
    Full Metric conversions will cycle between MPH or KPH with the press of a button. If full (Celsius & KPH) metric instrument systems are required, please specify upon ordering.
    Necessary sensors included for oil pressure (1/8" NPT), Water Temp (1/8" with bushings for 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" NPT) and speedometer pulse generator. *** For LS engine packages a 12mm 12x 1.5 sender is included along with the 1/8" NPT oil pressure with bushings to adapt to metric threads. Speed sender or adaptors not included for LS engine packages If a cross between a LS engine and a Standard transmission is used (700R4, 350, 400...) then a SEN-01-1 will need to be purchased separately.
    Fuel level gauge can read either OEM sensor, or any aftermarket style currently available. A universal fuel level sender, SEN-06-1, can be purchased from Dakota Digital if necessary.
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    Built-in dimmer will reduce the display intensity as headlights/ parking lights are activated.
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    Dakota Digital Instrument systems are normally shipped from the factory with "0" miles on the odometer. If you would like mileage added to the odometer, this can be done at the factory for a charge of $20. Please contact Dakota Digital to arrange this service.


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  13. 71gold

    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    plus...with the push of a button i can recalibrate the speedometer to any...tire size change or rear gear change...:thumbs2:

    this was 6 years ago...check out the...LS engine w/700R4 option...it plugged right in...:D

    ...P.D. W/ T. S...
     
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    RMiller My name is Rick

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    Electric or mechanical the only way to get accuracy is to stay with a good name brand and use their premium line (as in stay away from Autogage and get Autometer). You get what you pay for.
     
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    Yes the autometer line is their overseas line, most of the others are made in the US. Infact one of their facilities is about an hour and a half south of me, I always try and buy the Autometer guages.:thumbs2:
     
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