Oil Cooler Fittings

dts3 · 08-12-2018, 10:41 AM

I ordered a Z1 oil cooler kit the other day. I figure that while I'm down there I may as well add a proper oil pressure gauge. I'm trying to find the most elegant solution to adding the sender. Many people have used T-adapters at the factory sensor location, I came across some hose fitting adapters that look interesting:

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/100530/10002/-1

I've confirmed that the probe of the Defi gauge I'm installing is 1/8" NPT.

What I'm concerned about is the material of the adapter. It's aluminum. From what I've seen, most other fittings are brass. These don't list a temperature/pressure rating, so... Does anyone have any opinions as to whether or not it's OK to use this?

dts3 · 08-12-2018, 11:04 AM

I'm usually too lazy to click links unless something catches my eye, so if you're like me, here's a pic:

Rusty · 08-15-2018, 08:10 PM

You are good to go with it. You are looking at no more than 115 psi on start-up and redline. And 260~280F max temp.

This is what I used.

Oil Pressure Sensor Adapter, 1/8" BSPT - Engine - Autotech Motoring

08-12-2018, 10:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
dts3 Track Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 599 Drives: 08 Expedition Rep Power: 6765	Oil Cooler Fittings I ordered a Z1 oil cooler kit the other day. I figure that while I'm down there I may as well add a proper oil pressure gauge. I'm trying to find the most elegant solution to adding the sender. Many people have used T-adapters at the factory sensor location, I came across some hose fitting adapters that look interesting: https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/100530/10002/-1 I've confirmed that the probe of the Defi gauge I'm installing is 1/8" NPT. What I'm concerned about is the material of the adapter. It's aluminum. From what I've seen, most other fittings are brass. These don't list a temperature/pressure rating, so... Does anyone have any opinions as to whether or not it's OK to use this?

08-15-2018, 08:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,219 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	You are good to go with it. You are looking at no more than 115 psi on start-up and redline. And 260~280F max temp. This is what I used. Oil Pressure Sensor Adapter, 1/8" BSPT - Engine - Autotech Motoring __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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