DIY: Oil Pressure Gauge

09-26-2013, 02:41 PM

Im putting together the fittings needed to mount the oem sensor and aftermarket sensor im alittle undecided on what fittings work. The link below is a oil pressure T fitting was wondering is this all i need as in fittings.
Will this work????

Adapter for pressure sender Used:
Oil Pressure Gauge T Piece,1/8 BSPT Male to 1/8 NPT Female Japanese Cars (057) | eBay

Mandingo · 10-03-2013, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Parra

Im putting together the fittings needed to mount the oem sensor and aftermarket sensor im alittle undecided on what fittings work. The link below is a oil pressure T fitting was wondering is this all i need as in fittings.
Will this work????

Adapter for pressure sender Used:
Oil Pressure Gauge T Piece,1/8 BSPT Male to 1/8 NPT Female Japanese Cars (057) | eBay

It sure will. I used this one:

OIL GAUGE FITTING T-PIECE 1/8BSPT FIT HONDA / TOYOTA | eBay

and it works perfectly.

Mandingo · 10-08-2013, 02:18 PM

These are my stock pressures before the oil cooler install. Using Red Line 5W30 and Mobil 1 filter #110.

As mentioned previously, I never see oil pressures above 105 psi likely due to the relief valve.

I'll update after installing a 34-row Z1 kit.

Mozen · 08-26-2014, 01:26 PM

What is an example of a switched circuit? I put mine to the cig lighter one however the pressure gauge wont light up. Not sure if its because the pressure sensor is not hooked up yet or what but i was testing the pwr connection before i installed everything and cant get the gauge to light up.

Mozen · 08-30-2014, 11:47 AM

So to update. Hooked up the oil Pressure part, still not working. Ive tried swapping the add a circuit double checked connections just about every single circuit point...IDK.

Cell · 08-31-2014, 02:33 AM

I would avoid cutting the grommet to lead the wire into the cabin. Seriously avoid it like the plague unless you want water leaking into the cabin.

Mozen · 08-31-2014, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cell

I would avoid cutting the grommet to lead the wire into the cabin. Seriously avoid it like the plague unless you want water leaking into the cabin.

I did however i stop drilled the small cut i made on both ends to keep it from growing and then filled the cut after i ran the wires with liquid gasket RTV.

Cell · 08-31-2014, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mozen

I did however i stop drilled the small cut i made on both ends to keep it from growing and then filled the cut after i ran the wires with liquid gasket RTV.

I just added RTV to mine to see if it would stop leaking.

Girald · 12-16-2018, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Cell

I would avoid cutting the grommet to lead the wire into the cabin. Seriously avoid it like the plague unless you want water leaking into the cabin.

That section is well covered and wont get water.... your air conditioner intake is right next to it.

If picky about it though, you can always hot glue the grommet after applying.

aszyd · 10-25-2014, 11:08 AM

Here is my final setup. I royally screwed myself attempting to integrate the aftermarket sensors with the oil pan. So for this go around, I opted for fittings that would attach to the oil cooler. I ordered them from Summit for $38.

Girald · 12-16-2018, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by aszyd

Here is my final setup. I royally screwed myself attempting to integrate the aftermarket sensors with the oil pan. So for this go around, I opted for fittings that would attach to the oil cooler. I ordered them from Summit for $38.

Yeah you need to reconsider that...

For oil cooler Ideal is to get an oil pan spacer, tap it and get readings from there... other option: you can run an -8an with 1/8npt take off (add a 1/8npt male to 1/8"npt female to add space) in line with sandwich plate for an oil cooler setup, but aluminum tape the fitting to isolate it from airflow.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Russell-P...xoCuGwQAvD_BwE

For oil pressure, Ideally, you would want to Tee it off from the block , so that you are are getting the exact same reading that the OEM is sending to the motor.

DR_ · 11-01-2014, 09:49 AM

It seems to me that putting the thermostat and pressure on the oil cooler would give some bad readings, especially if using a thermostatic sandwich plate.

spearfish25 · 12-01-2014, 10:53 AM

Nissan told me the pressures were fine. AEM said the gauge transducers don't last long and it's the likely cause. Ended up selling the car before finding anything else out.

40 to 332 · 12-01-2014, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

Nissan told me the pressures were fine. AEM said the gauge transducers don't last long and it's the likely cause. Ended up selling the car before finding anything else out.

Spearfish, thanks for the response. Guess I won't be going with the AEM gauge. I'll check out Delfie and then decide whether to proceed or not with the install. Again, thanks for your input.

osbornsm · 06-10-2015, 02:20 PM

Update to Oil Pressure gauge installs...

Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter (BSP & NPT)

I'll just link the img to simplify.

10-08-2013, 02:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	Data dump These are my stock pressures before the oil cooler install. Using Red Line 5W30 and Mobil 1 filter #110. As mentioned previously, I never see oil pressures above 105 psi likely due to the relief valve. I'll update after installing a 34-row Z1 kit. flashgordon and SwedeZ like this. __________________ some mods

08-26-2014, 01:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	What is an example of a switched circuit? I put mine to the cig lighter one however the pressure gauge wont light up. Not sure if its because the pressure sensor is not hooked up yet or what but i was testing the pwr connection before i installed everything and cant get the gauge to light up. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

08-30-2014, 11:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mozen Track Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 820 Drives: Nissan 370z PW M6 Rep Power: 18	So to update. Hooked up the oil Pressure part, still not working. Ive tried swapping the add a circuit double checked connections just about every single circuit point...IDK. __________________ PW 370z \| AEM \| MISHIMOTO \| ARK PERFORMANCE \| WHITELINE \| NISMO \| STILLEN \| FORGESTAR \| BC RACING \| AMS \| NON STOP TUNING \| CARBONETICS LSD \| 4 Point DOM 1.75" SCCA Spec Roll Bar + Harness Bar CHECK OUT MY BUILD THREAD HERE

10-25-2014, 11:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
aszyd Track Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 877 Drives: Magma Red 370z T+S Rep Power: 21	Here is my final setup. I royally screwed myself attempting to integrate the aftermarket sensors with the oil pan. So for this go around, I opted for fittings that would attach to the oil cooler. I ordered them from Summit for $38. Spec Jay and David Parra like this. __________________ Competition Clutch\|Fast Intentions\|Maxbore\|NST\|Setrab\|Stillen\|Tomei\|Uprev\| Z1 Avant Garde\|SPC\|Stance\|Whiteline Aerojacket\|Seibon\|Tanabe\|TRS\|TWM Last edited by aszyd; 10-25-2014 at 11:14 AM.

11-01-2014, 09:49 AM	#12 (permalink)
DR_ Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 981 Drives: Touring/Sport M6 PG Rep Power: 17	It seems to me that putting the thermostat and pressure on the oil cooler would give some bad readings, especially if using a thermostatic sandwich plate. wsarver likes this.

09-26-2013, 02:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
David Parra Guest Posts: n/a	Im putting together the fittings needed to mount the oem sensor and aftermarket sensor im alittle undecided on what fittings work. The link below is a oil pressure T fitting was wondering is this all i need as in fittings. Will this work???? Adapter for pressure sender Used: Oil Pressure Gauge T Piece,1/8 BSPT Male to 1/8 NPT Female Japanese Cars (057) \| eBay

08-31-2014, 02:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cell A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,449 Drives: A Garbage Truck Rep Power: 22	I would avoid cutting the grommet to lead the wire into the cabin. Seriously avoid it like the plague unless you want water leaking into the cabin.

12-01-2014, 10:53 AM	#13 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1857	Nissan told me the pressures were fine. AEM said the gauge transducers don't last long and it's the likely cause. Ended up selling the car before finding anything else out. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

06-10-2015, 02:20 PM	#15 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Update to Oil Pressure gauge installs... Oil Pressure Gauge Adapter (BSP & NPT) I'll just link the img to simplify. ANMVQ, terrapirata, SwedeZ and 2 others like this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

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