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Old 06-03-2015, 01:24 AM
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Default Electric Oil Pressure Gauge - Get What You Pay For?

I need an electric sender oil pressure gauge and I want something with a red/orange back-light.

This
Prosport gauge Prosport gauge
is about $50 while this
Auto Meter 5953 Auto Meter 5953
is nearly $200. I'm sure the Prosport is made in Asia someplace while the Auto Meter (I think) is made in America, but that's still a huge price delta. Anyone have experience with the ProSport gauge?

I looked at the
Speedhut gauge Speedhut gauge
but the spin-on retaining ring creates a mounting problem for me.

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I tried the electric oil pressure thing.... Not really worth it IMHO. I had the Autometer Phantom and the gauge isn't really the problem its the sender. I had 3 senders go on me in 3-4 years. not fun when all of a sudden you see no oil pressure in the middle of a pass.

Just get the manual one and the copper line kit for it.
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I have used the electric senders on my car for 5 years with no issues.

They are displayed in my efi data. I would not be surprised if auto meter is also China now.

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Why not buy an autometer sport comp gauge and install a red LED bulb. under $100
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I have these for sale.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=47068



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