Mechanical or Electric Boost Gauge

[RX-KEVIN]

Get the cheapest mechanical gauge you can find and spend the money you save on parts to make the car faster

 

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OK, OK, I admit the reason I want a gauge is the "bling bling" factor... but with what Mazda has on the car already I'm having a tough time making any super "meaningful" improvements.

I got a round shift knob because I like the round knob (ichiban, JC Whitney, orange leather over aluminum, $29, anyone want to buy a Sparco?), I got a trailer hitch (see other thread) to mount the bike rack... hmmm... 120' of thin orange pinstriping that I haven't gotten around to installing and may never (anyone want to share? I've got enough to stripe a semi truck here...), Fiamm dual tone horns (no more Roadrunner meep meep, a "worthy" upgrade) and that's about it!

Only other thing I'd change would be maybe a CAI but only once we get this hesitation thing worked out (see OTHER other thread)...

 

[Talonted]

I would definitely go with a MECHANICAL. The only experience I have had with the electricals has been mis-readings and a bunch of problems, plus they cost more, plus they are harder to hook up! Mechanical is one of the many things where you get accuracy, good price, and ease of install!

 

[RX-KEVIN]

have you stoped by the track ping

 

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Yep, went to the track this weekent (Summit Point) but as a spectator not a participant... yet... have to find oput about some local autox's... and still have to fiddle with that radio display...

 

[I-Am-Chris]

I would definitely go with a MECHANICAL. The only experience I have had with the electricals has been mis-readings and a bunch of problems, plus they cost more, plus they are harder to hook up! Mechanical is one of the many things where you get accuracy, good price, and ease of install!

I have never had a problem with them. The only problem I've had r with mech. ones. Crimping the line or such. Which elect ones did u have a problem with?

 

[slamprotege5]

I was looking on jegs website and the three gauges I am looking at getting are electrical, and a little cheaper than the mechanical. Should I order the electrical ones? I know they are Autometer but mainly going for looks in a three gauge pillar pod. Thanks for any input. 104 days till Nopi

 

[SaaBaaDoo]

couple of questions...

Where are you guys mounting your gauges at? Do you have pods, if so, where did you get them? I would like to get a psi boost gauge and an a/f guage. Was thinking about building a dual pillar pod out of fiberglass then painting it to match the existing color of the pillar.

Let me know please, the last thing I want to do is drill a big ass hole in my dash like my dumb-ass friend suggested!!!

 

[Kooldino]

Defi man, you'll thank everyone later. But, if you're looking to match the factory orange, then you'll have to go with Crappymeter (autometer) or GReddy.

Nothing crappy about autometer boost gauges...they work and look better than gauges that cost 3x as much. Go look for my "wiring gauges" thread somewhere to see pics of mine. I get a lot of compliments, as they look very close to "stock". If Autometer makes a white faced ELECTRIC gauge, then go with that. The mechanical gauges are a PAIN to run.

 

[slamprotege5]

I have found 3 gauge full A-pillar pods at jegs.com and egauges.com

 

[Apexi]

mechanical, no question.

 

[AGR]

couple of questions...

Where are you guys mounting your gauges at? Do you have pods, if so, where did you get them? I would like to get a psi boost gauge and an a/f guage. Was thinking about building a dual pillar pod out of fiberglass then painting it to match the existing color of the pillar.

Let me know please, the last thing I want to do is drill a big ass hole in my dash like my dumb-ass friend suggested!!!

Here's what I did.........Nice and Clean! Boost Gauge w/Turbo Timer. I need nothing else.