gauges install

[dj_eclipse_303]

hello people i have the gauge for oil press i want to know which is the easiest way to install it, if there is another way other than going behind the engine. also which other is important to monitor the activity on the engine.

any comments welcome!
thank you

[jdmwannabee]

http://theoldone.com/articles/oilpressure/

[19dabeast85]

http://theoldone.com/articles/oilpressure/

^^^

That is a good method with the flex tubing. Another good method is to install oil filter sandwich adapter such as: THIS

Although not proven that I've seen, some believe that installing the oil pressure sender either directly to the block or directly to the filter adapter will cause the sender to malfunction prematurely due to engine vibrations. I have mine installed directly into the filter adapter and have no problems but also haven't had it long to see if engine vibrations hurts the sender long-term.

[blackfoedoecb7]

The filter adapter is the easiest way IMO. You also want to keep an eye on coolant temperature, voltage and A/F ratio. The most important ones are the coolant temp and the oil pressure but its nice to know the others are where they are suppose to be also.

[19dabeast85]

The filter adapter is the easiest way IMO. You also want to keep an eye on coolant temperature, voltage and A/F ratio. The most important ones are the coolant temp and the oil pressure but its nice to know the others are where they are suppose to be also.

An A/F gauge is pointless unless you're going to install a $300 wideband unit such as what AEM offers. It's really pointless regardless.

[blackfoedoecb7]

A/F ratio is actually really important to a great running car. I know you gotta install other things in order to tune the A/F ratio at different rpm's but its still an important factor.

The most important ones are the coolant temp and the oil pressure but its nice to know the others are where they are suppose to be also.

And if you will reread this I said the others I mentioned are the most important but its nice to know what else is going on with a motor cause there is a lot more going on than oil pressure and coolant temp.

[19dabeast85]

A/F ratio is actually really important to a great running car. I know you gotta install other things in order to tune the A/F ratio at different rpm's but its still an important factor.

And if you will reread this I said the others I mentioned are the most important but its nice to know what else is going on with a motor cause there is a lot more going on than oil pressure and coolant temp.

I don't want to turn this thread off topic. But you are absolutely correct that A/F ratio is extremely important and it's the main factor when determining the efficiency/quality of a tune. I'm saying that monitoring the A/F ratio is pointless unless you are boosted or shooting nitrous frequently. With the stock ecu, A/F is constantly adjusted to maintain the optimum ratio (over on the really safe side). With a properly tuned ecu your A/F ratio will never change from whatever the tune was dialed in to. You'll just have a gauge that gives you useless information that doesn't ever change. Waste of money and space imo.

[dj_eclipse_303]

thank you for the info guys!!

i'll be using oil pess for the moment and was thinking about A/F ratio. more reading i be making to understand more about it and im not going turbo by the way.....just few N/A upgrades.

but isn't the water temp gauge on the cluster already? it just don't have numbers to be read.

[js593]

A pic of mine, just for you.

I currently do NOT have an oil pressure one though. I really didnt know what to think, when i knew i would have a serious problem if the line bursted.

cage is for a DC5 Integra

[dj_eclipse_303]

thank you i see alot installed on the a-pillar im thinking of a different spot i have already two cups to be placed on the dash right on top of the vents next to the cluster....in front of the clock and the other two don't know yet i was thinking behind the shifter but i drink alot of coffee and i need the cup holders as soon as i get them installed i get a pic...im getting the gauges first : water temp, oil press, volt, air/fuel maybe or get a wide-band if i find one cheap but since i don't know how or someone who can tune around here i think would be a waste .

i want to do it right so im taking my time....

[AccordReborn]

Be aware of the different threads when installing things into the engine block. When i first did my oil pressure gauge (cheap auto store one) they only came with standard threads. I searched around everywhere trying to find the right adapter in order to T the sending unit line into the same hole where the OEM sending unit is. No body could identify the thread type in the block. I ended up figuring out the right size.
The thread in the block is 1/8 BSPT and most brass fittings that come with oil gauge kits are 1/8 NPT. I ended up buying an adapter similar to this. I hope this avoids a big oversight.
Of course a oil sandwich adapter would take care of this issue.

[Teddy]

hi i went here http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/ gauges, pod`s, sandwich add.

[evil_demon_01]

I'm saying that monitoring the A/F ratio is pointless unless you are boosted or shooting nitrous frequently. With the stock ecu, A/F is constantly adjusted to maintain the optimum ratio (over on the really safe side). With a properly tuned ecu your A/F ratio will never change from whatever the tune was dialed in to. You'll just have a gauge that gives you useless information that doesn't ever change. Waste of money and space imo.

I agree that is a waste of time keeping an eye on AF's on stock engine, it can be beneficial if there is an issue, but since it's not really a common occurance, its just money that could be put towards other things.

However, "Properly tuned" ecu's do have the ability to run in closed loop, so they are constantly adjusted, just like the stock ecu.

[19dabeast85]

hi i went here http://www.glowshiftdirect.com/ gauges, pod`s, sandwich add.

I just installed their black 7-color oil pressure gauge and I REALLY like it, much better quality than the crap Sunpro I had.

[dj_eclipse_303]

Be aware of the different threads when installing things into the engine block. When i first did my oil pressure gauge (cheap auto store one) they only came with standard threads. I searched around everywhere trying to find the right adapter in order to T the sending unit line into the same hole where the OEM sending unit is. No body could identify the thread type in the block. I ended up figuring out the right size.
The thread in the block is 1/8 BSPT and most brass fittings that come with oil gauge kits are 1/8 NPT. I ended up buying an adapter similar to this. I hope this avoids a big oversight.
Of course a oil sandwich adapter would take care of this issue.

will i have these issue with autometer? cuz i choose autometer spot comp. and where can i find that sandwich adapter they talk about ?