Oil pressure gauge install

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Nov 13, 2010 | 08:00 PM

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s2k dre

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Originally Posted by Fallen,Nov 13 2010, 09:46 PM

Oh okay so your saying i dont need the oem oil pressure sending unit??? Just connect the mechanical gauge instead of the unit??

Some one please verify

Yea that sensor controls the dummy light on the dash. U can use it with a t fitting if u want.

Nov 13, 2010 | 08:01 PM

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s2k dre

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That sensor just reads the psi, but u got a gauge already so ur good to go.

Nov 13, 2010 | 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SgtB,Nov 13 2010, 09:07 PM

Make sure you're using top notch hoses and fittings. You're running hot engine oil into your cabin. I've always run electric gauges just for that reason.

Yeah, the idea of running pressurized hot engine oil into the passenger compartment scares me. I'd stick with electric...

Nov 13, 2010 | 11:27 PM

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Run 2 gauges

Oil/Boost lol

Nov 14, 2010 | 07:19 AM

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I would not want to use a mechanical oil pressure gauge. Electric is much easier and no worries of hot oil coming into the cabin.

Nov 14, 2010 | 11:24 AM

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You guys are right ha just the thought of a hose coming loose and hot oil spilling in my face just scared me... Lol i will be looking for a electronic one NOW>

Nov 14, 2010 | 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Fallen,Nov 14 2010, 04:24 PM

You guys are right ha just the thought of a hose coming loose and hot oil spilling in my face just scared me... Lol i will be looking for a electronic one NOW>

I would mount the gauge near the pass side near the radio so u can keep an eye on the fitting at the back of the gauge! I wont leak if its done right.

Nov 14, 2010 | 12:56 PM

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^Electric is only a few bucks more and easier to install so no reason not to get one.

Nov 14, 2010 | 03:50 PM

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Way easier to pull wires in than tubing as well.

Nov 14, 2010 | 07:52 PM

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Cleanest way imo, is to use a sandwhich adapter.

Not only does it provide an easy way to pull oil from the block, it also gives you a place to feed the turbo as well, 2 birds and one stone.