thanks

Mechanical is faster typically, but electric you can mount inside and you don't have to run lines. Hands down electric IMO. *not a turbo question*

how about if i word it like this:
"in order to run my new turbo, whats the best type of oil press. gauge to compliment the overall saftey of the motor/turbo system: mechanical or electrical?"
does that make it a turbo question? :P

>Mechanical is faster typically, but electric you can mount inside and you don't have to run lines. Hands >down electric IMO. *not a turbo question*

you can mount a mechanical oil press inside. the only mechanical gauge that cant be mounted inside is the fuel press gauge.

Well, if you want to risk having hot oil spilled all over yourself then go ahead. I just don't like the idea.

so mechanical actualy brings oil to the gauge itself? its not just a pressure diaphragm type thing, it really allows oil into the cockpit area?

I would get a electric gauge. Also, its not imperative that you have one type over the other when it comes to oil pressure. I consider oil pressure a good gauge to have for sure, but i would concentrate on the accuracy of the EGT, and A/F, and fuel pressure gagues first. I have an electric fuel pressure gauge and i'm really happy with it, esp since i can have the gauge in the car.

I had a mechanical oil pressure gauge for awhile, but i was having a hard time getting a good tight fit, and it was leaking a little oil, not much, but no oil is good oil when its inside your car, hehe. I got an electric unit to eliminate the hastle of checking it all the time, its probably not quite as quick of a response, but good enough IMO.