Wont' the accuracy depend on the quality of install and the length of the vacuum line. I would assume that the longer the line, the less accurate it would be. Thus the mechanical guages are at a disadvantage, although they may be accurate. I would think that with the electronic, the line is shorter, hence, greater accuracy. Then there is the issue with the electronic sending unit, guess that would have to be up to par as well.

 

Has anyone looked into that specal that 42 draft is offering? Has anyone dealt with VDO gauges? Has anyone looked at gauge kit that VISHNU has, similar setup as 42 drafts, but they use Omori gauges and cost twice as much... Not to mention that the gauges look better. Another even more expensive setup would be the HKS CAMP. Has anyone looked into that or have any personal experience?

VDO and OMORI are all mechanical gauges and HKS CAMP, fully electronic...

 

thats exactly what i was trying to say i would really like to go with the defi d but im worried about how correct they wil be due to the vac lines etc...

 

so yeah will the defi D be ok or will i end up wanting electronic ones later ?

 

I cross-checked my electrical gauge against a mechanical gauge accurate to within +/-1%. The electrical guage was dead-on with the mechanical.

I like the electrical gauge since it always zeros out every time I turn the car on.

 

Just a thought....You should only run electrical gauges inside the cabin of your car. The last thing you want is a mechanical oil or fuel gauge breaking inside. It would make a huge mess, let alone the serious fire hazard it would pose.

I do run a mecahnical boost gauge, but its just air that could leak.

Most electrical gauges like defi or hks are plugged into a computer that verifies and moderates the accuracy of the electrical signal to the gauges. Costs a little more, but well worth it IMO.