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Dec 7, 2014 | 08:06 PM

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installing autometer oil psi gauge

i know there have been multiple threads about this, but i cant seem to find the answer to my question after using the search function. im going to buy this gauge to match the water temp gauge i already have.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-4327/overview/

my question is, the sending unit that looks like it comes with this gauge looks huge.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-2242

i was going to install the sender above the oil filter in that housing, but im not sure if it will fit with my LT headers. has anyone done this or do they make a smaller sender that will work better?

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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:15 PM

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Assuming this is for a 2000 Camaro, you could do the OPSU remote mod which replaces the OPSU with a fitting and a line so you can mount it elsewhere. You could have a Tee at the sender to accommodate the Autogauge sending unit.

(photo upload ain't working for me so for now I'll do this)

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...psd2b9c5b6.jpg

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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:19 PM

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And how I did it on my engine:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps08c69193.jpg

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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:29 PM

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this is for a 1999 trans am but should be the same i assume

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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:30 PM

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it looks like in your picture your using a mechanical gauge, i wanna do an exlectrical gauge with it mounted in front of the shifter

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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:34 PM

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Yes, under the body skins of these F-body cars, they're identical.

Install the Autometer sending unit in the same way as where I installed my under hood gauge.

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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:36 PM

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Yes it will fit there. That is where mine is mounted. No clearance issues. Paces setter long tube.

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Dec 7, 2014 | 09:51 PM

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ok good i was wondering if there would be any issues. did you just tap the housing and screw the sender straight into it?

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do they make a smaller sender? why is this one so much bigger than the stock one?

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Dec 7, 2014 | 11:19 PM

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If your headers allow, you could install it like this:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps74181cc4.jpg

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thats how i was going to install it paul. i have TSP 1 7/8 headers, do you have experience with them and adding this sender?

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Yes I just drilled and tapped and.and . crewed the sender in.

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what size hole did you drill in it? from what ive read it doesnt have to be the same size as the threads?

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I believe the sender is 1/8 npt. So I used whatever bit that tap calls for.

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And how I did it on my engine:

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...ps08c69193.jpg

Materials needed? Im doing something similar but with stock fuel rail.

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