Im looking at a custon gauge setup for the maro but am at the very start...Should i go with mechanical gauges or electric gauges (mechanical being cheaper usually)

also (equally as important) can I use a mechanical speedo with my T-5? (which will be converted to probably a TKO-600 so it has to work for that too).
Im looking at the zseries gauges form autometer but they only come with a mechanical speedo...

 

I like electronic but everything has its pro and cons...

Elec pros- fast readout, accurate
elec cons- expensive, just like any electronic device can go haywire on ya

Mech pros- cheap, seem to last 10x longer than the car
mech cons- slow readout

As for the speedo it all depends on the sending unit you have or can get. Shouldnt be a problem to go mechanical or electric there.

 

I prefer mechanical where possible. Sorry, can't help on the speedo (don't have one).

 

what did you do find a custom cluster replacement or? I want one for my firebird.
that and if has fit about 12 gauges in their car how? and did it look good?

 

I basically made my own. Function over form: just a piece of sheet of metal, cut some holes in it and put it it. Nothing fancy or even that good looking. I only have 6 gauges though.

 

well figure I plan on running front and rear brake presure, left and right air/fuel, fuel pressure, oil-coolant-trans temps, volt, oil pressure, fuel level, speed, rpm........and if I can find the room head and block temp