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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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for a 2000 Z28 automatic?

Just like the title says. Where do you put the sender for an electric sensor? I do a lot of autocrossing/track and would like to be able to monitor my oil temps.

Going to be doing a transmission temp gauge too. It seems that the sending unit from autometer will fit right in the pressure port which is great. Unless one of you has a better location?

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 05:53 AM
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i think you are supposed to tap the oil pan bolt but im not positive
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scratch that. after doing some reasearch it would appear that most people drill and tap the piece above the oil filter for the 1/8" NPT fitting.
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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 10:47 PM
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scratch that. after doing some reasearch it would appear that most people drill and tap the piece above the oil filter for the 1/8" NPT fitting.
Are you talking about that little piece that sticks out horizontally and is held on by two bolts?

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Old Aug 11, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Are you talking about that little piece that sticks out horizontally and is held on by two bolts?

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yes sir
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glow shift gauge pods have a sensor and adapter that go between the oil filter and pick up. No drilling and tapping.
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glow shift gauge pods have a sensor and adapter that go between the oil filter and pick up. No drilling and tapping.

im using this thing for my psi and temp gauge
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Old Aug 13, 2010 | 10:08 PM
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I drilled and tapped the piece by the filter. Very easy, no problems going on 4 years now.
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