Nissport oil pressure gauge adapter

cossie1600 · 03-29-2010, 10:54 PM

Anyone used this before?

Price is a lot steeper than I would like, but they seem to be the only game in town. Any alternatives? I want to install a warning light for low pressure before I install an oil cooler. Thanks

NISsport Oil Pressure Adapter

jpit · 03-30-2010, 12:09 AM

This is what I used:

NISMO Oil Tee Adapter for Oil Pressure Gauge - performance parts

By the way, the 370Z already has a warning light for low pressure. I bought the adapter to add an oil pressure gauge.

1slow370 · 03-30-2010, 03:31 AM

Just so you guys know you can buy a one piece brass fitting from your local hardware store that will work better and cost much less... The thread sizes are all 1/8-27 npt so just get the one male two female fitting in the same configuration as the nismo piece, hell print out that photo and ask the store attendant for help. in and out in 5 minutes but be prepared to fork out a whole 4 bucks.

cossie1600 · 03-30-2010, 07:51 AM

The stock gauge is BSPT, not NPT, slightly different. I would rather do it right than to have a leak at the track

Modshack · 03-30-2010, 08:58 AM

Another option ($20) with proper BSP threads for the car and OEM sender. NPT threads for typical Pressure gauge sender threads

Adapters and Bushings: Adapter - 1/8 BSP Male x 1/8BSP Female and 1/8 NPT Female (2) - egauges.com

cossie1600 · 03-30-2010, 09:43 AM

hi, isnt that bsp? i thought bspt is different than bsp something it being tapered

LateralG'z · 03-31-2010, 12:55 AM

Has somebody done DIY for aftermarket oil pressure gauge?

1slow370 · 03-31-2010, 02:31 AM

one things for damn sure I'll be retapping that bich for NPT when i add one as straight thread doesn't seal unless you dope the crap out of it. Why the hell would nissan even use it? the thread form on tappered thread pinches off as you screw it in creating a seal that is air tight. straight thread can't do this so you need to put teflon tape or pipe dope on it to make it seal FYI.

Modshack · 03-31-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1slow370

the thread form on tappered thread pinches off as you screw it in creating a seal that is air tight. straight thread can't do this so you need to put teflon tape or pipe dope on it to make it seal FYI.

Ummmm.....You might want to read this regarding sealing of NPT threads:
How tight should you install a NPT fitting?

cossie1600 · 03-31-2010, 12:15 PM

Anyone have a picture of where the stock pressure sender is?

Modshack · 03-31-2010, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1600

Anyone have a picture of where the stock pressure sender is?

Brass colored sender..is for the temp, other is pressure switch.

semtex · 03-31-2010, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modshack

Brass colored sender..is for the temp, other is pressure switch.

Hey this pic looks familiar.

Modshack · 03-31-2010, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Hey this pic looks familiar.

It takes a Village to educate the noobs..!

Sometimes not even that works....

1slow370 · 04-01-2010, 04:03 AM

i know tapered threads don't seal either but they do a much better job than straight threads. Thats why industrial piping is all tapered thread or flanged.

LiquidZ · 03-31-2010, 12:32 PM

Modshack, do people ever call you Wikipedia?

03-29-2010, 10:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Nissport oil pressure gauge adapter Anyone used this before? Price is a lot steeper than I would like, but they seem to be the only game in town. Any alternatives? I want to install a warning light for low pressure before I install an oil cooler. Thanks NISsport Oil Pressure Adapter

03-30-2010, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 17	This is what I used: NISMO Oil Tee Adapter for Oil Pressure Gauge - performance parts By the way, the 370Z already has a warning light for low pressure. I bought the adapter to add an oil pressure gauge. Last edited by jpit; 03-30-2010 at 12:11 AM.

03-30-2010, 03:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	Just so you guys know you can buy a one piece brass fitting from your local hardware store that will work better and cost much less... The thread sizes are all 1/8-27 npt so just get the one male two female fitting in the same configuration as the nismo piece, hell print out that photo and ask the store attendant for help. in and out in 5 minutes but be prepared to fork out a whole 4 bucks. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-30-2010, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Modshack A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greenville NC Posts: 2,883 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 977	Another option ($20) with proper BSP threads for the car and OEM sender. NPT threads for typical Pressure gauge sender threads Adapters and Bushings: Adapter - 1/8 BSP Male x 1/8BSP Female and 1/8 NPT Female (2) - egauges.com __________________ Steal my car! (SOLD)...Now Porsche Cayman S Oil Cooler DIY: Here!

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03-30-2010, 07:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	The stock gauge is BSPT, not NPT, slightly different. I would rather do it right than to have a leak at the track

03-30-2010, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	hi, isnt that bsp? i thought bspt is different than bsp something it being tapered

03-31-2010, 02:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	one things for damn sure I'll be retapping that bich for NPT when i add one as straight thread doesn't seal unless you dope the crap out of it. Why the hell would nissan even use it? the thread form on tappered thread pinches off as you screw it in creating a seal that is air tight. straight thread can't do this so you need to put teflon tape or pipe dope on it to make it seal FYI. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-31-2010, 12:15 PM	#10 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Anyone have a picture of where the stock pressure sender is?

04-01-2010, 04:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
1slow370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In the D Posts: 3,732 Drives: v8 74 260z ;) Rep Power: 7251	i know tapered threads don't seal either but they do a much better job than straight threads. Thats why industrial piping is all tapered thread or flanged. __________________ ANSWER PRICE LIST Answers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $0.75 Answers (requiring thought) - - - - $1.25 Answers (correct) - - - - - - - - - - $12.50

03-31-2010, 12:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
LiquidZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 1,940 Drives: Mag. Black 2009 370Z Rep Power: 705	Modshack, do people ever call you Wikipedia? __________________

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