[Shotimes] 2 1/16" gauge questions (No full sweep kind for electric gauges?!)

[Leigh Smith]

HomeboyNorm@aol.com wrote:

>Hi all,
>
>While browsing through some racing catalogs, I've noticed that I can't get 
>the full sweep kind if I use electrical instead of mechanical, is it true for 
>all gauge companies?
>
>  
>
Norm;
I think that is true thru-out.

The electric ones are much easier to install. They are less accurate and 
also highly damped (time delay).
But the mechanical ones are much more accurate, and can have bigger 
sweeps on the dial. They are much more responsive (less damped) and can 
be made even more so (like oil) by using larger size tubing, not the 
straw thin stuff supplied. I use a braided line kit on oil. A responsive 
oil guage might just scare you how much & how quickly it jumps around! 
Just like instant throttle response. Takes some getting used to.
On fuel you just might see pressure drop at high revs IF it is 
responsive enough.

On oil & fuel HIGHLY RECOMMEND an isolation kit to keep the flammable 
fluids out of the passenger compartment.


Leigh