Oil Pressure Gauge

jpit · 03-05-2010, 02:44 PM

I am going to install an oil pressure gauge and can someone tell me the best place to bring wires from the engine into the cockpit? Also, how much oil will I lose taking off the oil pressure switch located near the oil filter? Thanks.

spearfish25 · 03-07-2010, 06:09 PM

Do you know how to install the sensor? Can one just remove the oil pressure switch? I'm curious how to do this, as I won't install an oil cooler until I have a pressure gauge.

jpit · 03-07-2010, 06:29 PM

You can remove the oil pressure switch and add a sender. It is located by the oil filter (the larger silver switch not the smaller gold which is for temp). I ordered this adapter and will keep the oem switch and attach the new sender - probably good to have double protection. This adapter will fit right on the 370Z (1/8 PT) however most aftermarket senders are 1/8 NPT and you need an adapter for that thread.

NISMO Oil Tee Adapter for Oil Pressure Gauge :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

vipor · 03-07-2010, 06:32 PM

Perfect, thanks jpit! That with a Defi Link = win

ChrisSlicks · 03-07-2010, 09:05 PM

Anyone measured the voltage output of the stock sender? Just wondering if it gives a voltage range as a opposed to an on/off value.

spearfish25 · 03-07-2010, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Anyone measured the voltage output of the stock sender? Just wondering if it gives a voltage range as a opposed to an on/off value.

From this clip, looks like on/off.

Xan · 03-07-2010, 09:36 PM

It's a 16 dollar part, so it's most definitely a simple switch.

Best to install it with an oil change, so you don't have to worry about oil.
As for the wires, there are some entries, I believe on the passenger side through the firewall. Check the audio install section.

03-05-2010, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	Oil Pressure Gauge I am going to install an oil pressure gauge and can someone tell me the best place to bring wires from the engine into the cockpit? Also, how much oil will I lose taking off the oil pressure switch located near the oil filter? Thanks.

03-07-2010, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	Do you know how to install the sensor? Can one just remove the oil pressure switch? I'm curious how to do this, as I won't install an oil cooler until I have a pressure gauge. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Perfect, thanks jpit! That with a Defi Link = win __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

03-07-2010, 09:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	It's a 16 dollar part, so it's most definitely a simple switch. Best to install it with an oil change, so you don't have to worry about oil. As for the wires, there are some entries, I believe on the passenger side through the firewall. Check the audio install section. Last edited by Xan; 03-07-2010 at 09:40 PM.

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03-07-2010, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
jpit Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 440 Drives: 370Z Tour MT w/Spt Rep Power: 16	You can remove the oil pressure switch and add a sender. It is located by the oil filter (the larger silver switch not the smaller gold which is for temp). I ordered this adapter and will keep the oem switch and attach the new sender - probably good to have double protection. This adapter will fit right on the 370Z (1/8 PT) however most aftermarket senders are 1/8 NPT and you need an adapter for that thread. NISMO Oil Tee Adapter for Oil Pressure Gauge :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

03-07-2010, 09:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Anyone measured the voltage output of the stock sender? Just wondering if it gives a voltage range as a opposed to an on/off value.