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Old 09-01-2006, 06:04 PM
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Default Oil pressure gauge please help

hey guys do u think that this oil pressure gauge willl be ok for the tc ? do i need the 0-100 psi gauge cause this is the one i just ordered


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that will work fine. your pressure will vary from 15psi to 80psi depending on your setup.
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Have you installed your oil pressure gauge yet? Im installing mine and im just wondering what T-Clamp size fitting did you use when installing your oil press. gauge? Thanks
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Mine rarely goes above 80psi...... I got mine from glowshift and it replaces the stock oil sender unit which is on the front ride side of the engine.
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if its a mechanical gauge, dont use it.
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Originally Posted by 318_tC
if its a mechanical gauge, dont use it.
The one in the link he "orderd" is electrical. It will do the job just fine.
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The oil pressure gauge i got is from glowshift and do i replace the stock sending unit or just install the new sending unit together?
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I have the same exact gauge very good gauge, u will like it.
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how did you install it?
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Originally Posted by RedScionFusion
how did you install it?
Oil block adapter that fits 1/8" threads.. like this
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OIL-F...mZ320068775621

Its universal it will fit your car, its the same one I have.
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do i really need it? cant i just replace the stock sending unit with the one they gave me?
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is there a good DIY for installing this??
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Originally Posted by RedScionFusion
do i really need it? cant i just replace the stock sending unit with the one they gave me?
You can tee it off, by buying a brass fitting from the hardware store. But IMO the sender(electrical) looks cheesy and out of place in the engine bay. I dont know the exact sizes needed so your on your own.
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ok thx man apperciate the help
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Yeah get a oil block adaptor. And dont remove the stock oil pressure sender.
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ok i will thx do they make oil adapters just for the tC or is their universal 1's?
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My oil filter adapter from glowshift does not fit. Its the right threat just the adapter nut isnt long enought to screw into the block bolt sercurly. What should i do? I contacted glowshift and got no response, how did everyone else get thiers to work? I just have oil temp gauge to tap in
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I use the greddy one and fits just fine. How long you been trying to get ahold of them? I would just buy one off ebay like zer0 said.
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i did buy it off ebay
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12002736US $ 60.44E Type, O Ring 72mm/76mm, Center bolt Pitch M24 X P1.5, Center Plug Bolt 1/8PT X 3 M12 X P1.25 X 1
12002737US $ 60.44F Type, O Ring 72mm/76mm, Center bolt Pitch M26 X P1.5, Center Plug Bolt 1/8PT X 3 M12 X P1.25 X 1
12002738US $ 60.44G Type, O Ring 72mm/76mm, Center bolt Pitch 1-12UNF, Center Plug Bolt 1/8PT X 3 M12 X P1.25 X 1
12002801US $ 47.80Standard Type, O ring 56mm/65mm, Center Bolt Pitch 3/4-16UNF,M20 X P1.5 Center Plug Bolt 1/8PT X 2 M12XP1.25X1
12044000US $ 47.80FD3S Type O Ring 60mm Center Attachment 1/8PTX2 Plug Bolt attached

What size?
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