Oil pressure gauge for FS-DE

bathtub · 01-03-2013, 09:52 PM

Hi guys,

I've just gone out and bought an oil pressure gauge. What is the best way to install the sender? I was thinking an oil filter sandwich plate, but I didn't know if it was easier to use a t piece where the stock oil pressure switch goes? Do I even need the stock switch? I don't need the warning light when I have a gauge!

JDM323 · 01-03-2013, 09:57 PM

I would keep the stock switch also, if the gauge plays up then the light is the fail-safe, also not sure about this but the ECU may need the signal from the stock switch, others on here may know for sure.

phildough · 01-03-2013, 10:54 PM

The ECU does not use the signal, it goes straight to the dash.
I have an oil pressure gauge and have not installed a T piece yet and have had no issues whatsoever.
Next time the car is on the hoist and I am doing an oil change I will re fit it with a T piece.

matty88 · 01-03-2013, 11:04 PM

The T pieces that screw into the block tend to vibrate and crack.
Run a braided hose to the firewall and mount the senders there

BG1.8sp · 03-03-2013, 09:00 PM

This is what I am using.

Oil pressure and oil temp.

bathtub · 03-03-2013, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BG1.8sp

This is what I am using.

Oil pressure and oil temp.

Perfect! Where did you get that from mate? Got a link?

project.r.racing · 03-03-2013, 10:10 PM

there is 1000s on ebay

bathtub · 03-03-2013, 10:13 PM

What size do I need? I'm guessing M20x1.5?

project.r.racing · 03-03-2013, 10:16 PM

http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_o...aptor&_sacat=0

But anything for a MX5 Civic Silvia Evo will fit.

bathtub · 04-03-2013, 10:56 AM

Sandwich plate is on it's way, thanks guys!

01-03-2013, 09:52 PM	#1
bathtub Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Adelaide, Australia Car: Ford Laser SR2 Posts: 105	Oil pressure gauge for FS-DE Hi guys, I've just gone out and bought an oil pressure gauge. What is the best way to install the sender? I was thinking an oil filter sandwich plate, but I didn't know if it was easier to use a t piece where the stock oil pressure switch goes? Do I even need the stock switch? I don't need the warning light when I have a gauge!

01-03-2013, 09:57 PM	#2
JDM323 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: North Qld Car: 2002 BJ2 protege Posts: 1,241	I would keep the stock switch also, if the gauge plays up then the light is the fail-safe, also not sure about this but the ECU may need the signal from the stock switch, others on here may know for sure. __________________ http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18798 WORKLOG

03-03-2013, 09:00 PM	#5
BG1.8sp Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Sydney Car: 2009 BL MPS Posts: 2,300 View Photos By: BG1.8sp	This is what I am using. Oil pressure and oil temp. __________________

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01-03-2013, 10:54 PM	#3
phildough Banned Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brisneyland, Queensland Car: 2002 Mazda Frankenstina Posts: 2,868 View Photos By: phildough	The ECU does not use the signal, it goes straight to the dash. I have an oil pressure gauge and have not installed a T piece yet and have had no issues whatsoever. Next time the car is on the hoist and I am doing an oil change I will re fit it with a T piece.

01-03-2013, 11:04 PM	#4
matty88 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: S/E Suburbs Car: 1991 TX3 KF Posts: 83	The T pieces that screw into the block tend to vibrate and crack. Run a braided hose to the firewall and mount the senders there

03-03-2013, 10:10 PM	#7
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	there is 1000s on ebay

03-03-2013, 10:13 PM	#8
bathtub Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Adelaide, Australia Car: Ford Laser SR2 Posts: 105	What size do I need? I'm guessing M20x1.5?

03-03-2013, 10:16 PM	#9
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	http://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_o...aptor&_sacat=0 But anything for a MX5 Civic Silvia Evo will fit.

04-03-2013, 10:56 AM	#10
bathtub Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Adelaide, Australia Car: Ford Laser SR2 Posts: 105	Sandwich plate is on it's way, thanks guys!