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AadosX · 05-06-2004, 12:07 PM

Where on the SR block can I hook the oil pressure guage up to? Also, will this threaded bung thing work, or will I need to buy an adapter? Thanks!

-John

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-06-2004, 04:17 PM

Depends on the Gauge...Im running Greddy and i ended up using their oil relocation kit for a clean install *theres holes in there where the sensor will just plug into*

AadosX · 05-06-2004, 06:51 PM

It's an Autometer.

DoriftoSlut · 05-06-2004, 07:06 PM

Autometer plugs right into the dumpster. HAHA. Sorry, i don't trust autometer.

Anyways, the GReddy Sandwich oil filter plate should work fine, i think oil pressure seonsors may b universal fit. But then again, i dunno, Autometer is an American company. Email [email protected] and ask him, he may know, or find out. If you know your autometer's sensor thread pitch and size, im sure that would help a lot too.

bobafett · 02-16-2005, 01:00 AM

auto meter water temp sensor is 1/8 NPT -27 im willing to bet oil pressure is the same... i can check tomorrow i have both the gauges and sensors sitting in my garage...
but the GReddy stuff is probably 1/8 BSPT

you will either need a NPT -27 to BSPT adapter, or tap one or the other out. i had to tap my water temp unit to accept the autometer sensor, i may tap out my oil filter sandwhich plate too when it comes down to time to install my oil pressure gauge.

hope this helps...

the head · 02-16-2005, 07:48 AM

www.mcmastercarr.com has an adapter from 1/8 bspt to 1/8 npt take out your oil pressure warning switch and thread it in there

projectRDM · 02-16-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by the head

www.mcmastercarr.com has an adapter from 1/8 bspt to 1/8 npt take out your oil pressure warning switch and thread it in there

Agreed. OE switch is trash.

the head · 02-16-2005, 10:23 AM

the nicest thing about this is you pay like 2.00 shipped for the adapter instead of over 100 for the greddy part

SirWarrior · 02-16-2005, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by the head

the nicest thing about this is you pay like 2.00 shipped for the adapter instead of over 100 for the greddy part

<sarcasm> But it says Greddy on it!!!! </sarcasm>

If you have oil cooler, you can measure it that way.

SoCalS14 · 02-16-2005, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bobafett

auto meter water temp sensor is 1/8 NPT -27 im willing to bet oil pressure is the same... i can check tomorrow i have both the gauges and sensors sitting in my garage...
but the GReddy stuff is probably 1/8 BSPT

you will either need a NPT -27 to BSPT adapter, or tap one or the other out. i had to tap my water temp unit to accept the autometer sensor, i may tap out my oil filter sandwhich plate too when it comes down to time to install my oil pressure gauge.

hope this helps...

Funny I should be installing my sensor and such a convenient thread should pop up...

Anyhow, I have a greddy unit, and I called them about the NPT vs. BSPT deal...Greddy senders are NPT. A SR20 block is BSPT...you need a small adaptor if you are doing away with the stock unit...which I will be doing.

Peace.

SirWarrior · 02-16-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalS14

Funny I should be installing my sensor and such a convenient thread should pop up...

Anyhow, I have a greddy unit, and I called them about the NPT vs. BSPT deal...Greddy senders are NPT. A SR20 block is BSPT...you need a small adaptor if you are doing away with the stock unit...which I will be doing.
Peace.

I don't know about the greddy oil block unit, but I do know that their oil pans are BSPT. They told me it was NTP, but its not. They even called Japan (dunno why, but they said they do it couple times a day) to confirm it was NPT and not BSPT, and they were WRONG!
I you should try it out before getting the adapter. I think their senders are BSPT and they dont know the difference.

SLEEPERracer · 07-05-2008, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the head

www.mcmastercarr.com has an adapter from 1/8 bspt to 1/8 npt take out your oil pressure warning switch and thread it in there

sorry i know this is an old thread but still kinda confused. cause im goin to be installing an autometer oil pressure gauge as well. but my gauge didnt come with a fitting for the guage to the line. not worried about that right now cause going to get it made. but need to know what fitting for the block i need??

Master Chief · 07-05-2008, 02:37 PM

The OE pressure switch is 1/8 BSPT. The autometer sender is 1/8 NPT.
You need an adapter from 1/8 BSPT male to 1/8 NPT female.
Autometer sale those for about 8 buks.

SLEEPERracer · 07-05-2008, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Master Chief

The OE pressure switch is 1/8 BSPT. The autometer sender is 1/8 NPT.
You need an adapter from 1/8 BSPT male to 1/8 NPT female.
Autometer sale those for about 8 buks.

would this be the one??
http://www.autometer.com/cat_accesso...il.aspx?vid=59

SLEEPERracer · 07-05-2008, 04:12 PM

would this be the one??

http://www.autometer.com/cat_accesso...il.aspx?vid=59

SilviaSR20DET · 07-05-2008, 04:21 PM

Hey i got a sandwich adapter that is brand new, you can hook up your oil pressure gauge to it. Let me know and we'll work out a deal.

importdude · 07-05-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SLEEPERracer

would this be the one??

http://www.autometer.com/cat_accesso...il.aspx?vid=59

that the one

you can also look up
tunertoys.com

the duel feed oil adapter
so u can keep oem sensor just in case

projectRDM · 07-05-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by importdude

so u can keep oem sensor just in case

Why? Because you like having an inaccurate sending unit that is guaranteed to leak?

I'd rather run without anything than to have the OE sending unit.

duffman1278 · 07-05-2008, 06:29 PM

I installed my autometer oil pressure gauge, its easy, get that part from mcmaster carr that was mentioned, but you'll also probably need iirc, a 45 degree adaptor for it because when I installed mine I had clearance issues with the sender unit facing vertical. I'll try to get the part numbers to those parts from mcmaster and I'll post it up.

SLEEPERracer · 07-06-2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman1278

I installed my autometer oil pressure gauge, its easy, get that part from mcmaster carr that was mentioned, but you'll also probably need iirc, a 45 degree adaptor for it because when I installed mine I had clearance issues with the sender unit facing vertical. I'll try to get the part numbers to those parts from mcmaster and I'll post it up.

cool thanks that be great..

importdude · 07-06-2008, 05:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by projectRDM

Why? Because you like having an inaccurate sending unit that is guaranteed to leak?

I'd rather run without anything than to have the OE sending unit.

well for one thing i dont lock my eyes on my guage when im driving

at lease if the light comes on it catches my eye (when im looking ahead) and i can shutoff mabe ill get lucky and save it

y not for 20 bucks?

also check out
parker fittings
they should have it for a few bucks if you have it locally

05-06-2004, 12:07 PM	#1
AadosX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Auburn University Posts: 959 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oil Pressure Guage Hook Up Where on the SR block can I hook the oil pressure guage up to? Also, will this threaded bung thing work, or will I need to buy an adapter? Thanks! -John

05-06-2004, 04:17 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Depends on the Gauge...Im running Greddy and i ended up using their oil relocation kit for a clean install theres holes in there where the sensor will just plug into __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-06-2004, 07:06 PM	#4
DoriftoSlut Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal and Hawaii Age: 41 Posts: 1,986 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Autometer plugs right into the dumpster. HAHA. Sorry, i don't trust autometer. Anyways, the GReddy Sandwich oil filter plate should work fine, i think oil pressure seonsors may b universal fit. But then again, i dunno, Autometer is an American company. Email [email protected] and ask him, he may know, or find out. If you know your autometer's sensor thread pitch and size, im sure that would help a lot too. __________________ Death Before Dishonor. www.pinkgodzira.com www.driftalliance.com

02-16-2005, 07:48 AM	#6
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	www.mcmastercarr.com has an adapter from 1/8 bspt to 1/8 npt take out your oil pressure warning switch and thread it in there __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

02-16-2005, 10:23 AM	#8
the head Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: in a dark room mastering the art of typing with one hand Posts: 2,164 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	the nicest thing about this is you pay like 2.00 shipped for the adapter instead of over 100 for the greddy part __________________ I never knew you could do that with an eggplant

05-06-2004, 06:51 PM	#3
AadosX Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Auburn University Posts: 959 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's an Autometer.

02-16-2005, 01:00 AM	#5
bobafett Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 179 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	auto meter water temp sensor is 1/8 NPT -27 im willing to bet oil pressure is the same... i can check tomorrow i have both the gauges and sensors sitting in my garage... but the GReddy stuff is probably 1/8 BSPT you will either need a NPT -27 to BSPT adapter, or tap one or the other out. i had to tap my water temp unit to accept the autometer sensor, i may tap out my oil filter sandwhich plate too when it comes down to time to install my oil pressure gauge. hope this helps...

07-05-2008, 02:37 PM	#13
Master Chief Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Israel Posts: 332 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	The OE pressure switch is 1/8 BSPT. The autometer sender is 1/8 NPT. You need an adapter from 1/8 BSPT male to 1/8 NPT female. Autometer sale those for about 8 buks.

07-05-2008, 04:12 PM	#15
SLEEPERracer Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: An Island Posts: 126 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	would this be the one?? http://www.autometer.com/cat_accesso...il.aspx?vid=59

07-05-2008, 04:21 PM	#16
SilviaSR20DET Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Hey i got a sandwich adapter that is brand new, you can hook up your oil pressure gauge to it. Let me know and we'll work out a deal.

07-05-2008, 06:29 PM	#19
duffman1278 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Covina Age: 37 Posts: 2,844 Trader Rating: (8) Rides Gallery: duffman1278 Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I installed my autometer oil pressure gauge, its easy, get that part from mcmaster carr that was mentioned, but you'll also probably need iirc, a 45 degree adaptor for it because when I installed mine I had clearance issues with the sender unit facing vertical. I'll try to get the part numbers to those parts from mcmaster and I'll post it up.