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Arrvaxx · 09-07-2013, 02:58 PM

About ready to make a final decision on gauges. I need to have them in-hand by October so they can be sent with my car to Fast Intentions for the twin turbo install.

I am thinking these gauges with an EVC electronic boost controller:
- A/F
- Boost
- Oil Temp
- Oil Pressure
- Voltage

Question 1: Some of these gauges are available in both mechanical and electrical versions. Which should I order for which or does it not matter. I ask if it matters because looking at Auto Meter (Auto Meter - Gauges) I get the impression the two are just about sweep...but that can't be right.

Question 2: I was planning on getting new injectors that can run both regular and E85. When looking at the A/F gauges they seem to have two different ranges and there is no 'combined broader range' gauge available. I must be missing something.

Thanks.

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Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Explain mechanical vs electrical gauges? ..plus About ready to make a final decision on gauges. I need to have them in-hand by October so they can be sent with my car to Fast Intentions for the twin turbo install. I am thinking these gauges with an EVC electronic boost controller: - A/F - Boost - Oil Temp - Oil Pressure - Voltage Question 1: Some of these gauges are available in both mechanical and electrical versions. Which should I order for which or does it not matter. I ask if it matters because looking at Auto Meter (Auto Meter - Gauges) I get the impression the two are just about sweep...but that can't be right. Question 2: I was planning on getting new injectors that can run both regular and E85. When looking at the A/F gauges they seem to have two different ranges and there is no 'combined broader range' gauge available. I must be missing something. Thanks. __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane