Gauges...

[F350SD]

I've saved a few nickels and want to install some gauges in my truck. I figure this wouldn't be a bad idea before I start making any other modifications (intake, exhaust, etc) to my pretty-much-stock '07. Any opinions on mechanical vs electric gauges? I was looking at a DashDAQ type unit with all the customizable screens and fancy graphics but my son (who just so happens to wire Fords for a living) has informed me that if I go this route I should wear a skirt and says I should go with mechanical gauges mounted on the pillar. Any opinions / suggestions would be appreciated. I'd like to have some response the next time the kid calls me 'sally'. LOL. Thanks.

Josh

[03-blue-Powerstroke]

If your going with gauges in an a-pillar pod I would only want the boost gauge to be mechanical. You wouldn't want any fluids entering your cab. I would get everything else electrical. I have Autometer boost, egt, trans, and water temp. Egt and trans are probably the most important. Also I would look at full sweep gauges and short sweep gauges. You will see which one you like better.

[Raul@Stealth Automotive]

some gauges only come in mech. and some in electric...
boost= mech
trans temp and pyro are electric

just get a kit like this: Auto Meter Gauge Kits

[Abrannan19]

I would stick with analog electric gauges..