speedracer2536

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so i want to install a mechanical oil pressure gauge in my lt1 car.. i wanna put it on the pillar.. i have never installed one before though i know it cant be that hard.. just need some tips on routing the oil line to the pillar.. also is there a gauge that most people usse? any gauges to stay away from? i def. dont want a leak springing in my car..

RamAir95TA

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It is ill-advised to run ANY fluids from the engine bay into the interior compartment. The proper way to do it is to use an electronic pressure sender.

speedracer2536

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ahh ok.. well where can i find a gauge like that?

RamAir95TA

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Autometer carries a ton of them. Jegs, Summit, site sponsors, etc.

speedracer2536

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havent really found any through them..

Badazz 97 TA

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whats wrong with the stock one?

grn95t/a

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i am using this autometer electrical gauge...

http://autometer.com/cat_gaugedetail...earch&gid=2619

PitchblackC3

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Autometer alone makes about 30 different electric oil pressure gauges. Summit and Jegs both carry all of them.

RamAir95TA

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That's what I'm saying. There are dozens available. Maybe you should refine your search techniques.

SRZ

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If you do decide to run a mech one, run it outside. Never run it fluids to the cockpit as others have said.

SS RRR

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If you chose to run a mechanical gauge into the car, use steel braided line instead of the crap nylon line that comes with the gauge.

idformula

There's nothing wrong with a mechanical gauge, if you do run one, just be sure to run the line away from heat sharp edges, and where it can get pinched. A good trick to use is get the same amount of 1/4" vaccum hose and run it over the nylon line, this makes it more resestant to heat and sharp edges.

SS RRR

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Problem with nylon line is if the oil gets too hot it can weaken nylon line to the point of starting to leak. A leak that can go unnoticed until you either have several quarts of oil on your floorboard or your engine dies.

Speedy

I use these gauges on a roof pillar. They change to all kinds of pretty colors LOL. Not a bad deal, they look good and they work.

http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/

speedracer2536

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i refined my search techniques and found it.. thanks guys i have never looked into gauges before.. i wanna run a bigger than stock gauge in a single pillar pod just so i can have an exact reading in my face so to speak.. i dont wanna rely on the warning lights most times its too late when it comes on..

airfix

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Whats all this talk about nylon line? That stuffs garbage. Use the copper tubing instead. I have a mechanical oil pressure gauge in my car (hvac panel) I see no issues doing this fuel I can see, but I feel a oil pressure gauge is safe to run inside the car. and I like having a mechanical gauge I dunno why just do. Anyways if you do go mechanical use the copper tubing instead of nylon, plus nylon tubing isn't allowed @ the track (NHRA Rules) Although I'm sure most tech guys won't look at that.

kobraa

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I want to get an electric oil pressure gauge but have never installed them before...how do you attach the wire from the gauge to the oil pressure sensor behind the intake??