thanks

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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*

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98 ESi
95 GS

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?

USED TO HAVE...Everything you wish you had, and then some...

You are somebody special Tim, you matter! - from the admins (but nobody likes you, because your username is just like that other guy's, and you whine a lot)

>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.

96 Eclipse RS - sold
92 Eclipse GSX

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

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98 ESi
95 GS

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?

USED TO HAVE...Everything you wish you had, and then some...

You are somebody special Tim, you matter! - from the admins (but nobody likes you, because your username is just like that other guy's, and you whine a lot)

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.

13.5 @108 MPH-2.2 60ft(stupid FWD!)
S16G @ 18 PSI/FMIC/Running on MegaSquirt II (Now with sequential
fuel injection)
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-1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS-T- "Toy"
-1992 Plymouth Laser Turbo AWD(SOLD)
-2000 Honda CR-V(daily)

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.