theoutbackdream

iTrader: (15)

Hey all, Im thinking about installing a Oil Temperature Gauge because the stock dash cluster only gives me a light indicator, and im worried, that its not suffiecient enough.

Anyways, Ive read on how to install the gauge, but im a bit skeptical. Will a oil filter sandwhich fit on the 09 models? I ask this because the exhaust loops around the oil filter.

Also, How would I wire the Gauge to the cabin? Would i need to open up a hole from the engine compartment into the cabin? And then from there, would i need to remove the whole dashboard to wire the gauge?

Thanks

Heedz

iTrader: (51)

Kind of a late post here but, if I remember correctly JourdanwithaU has one? It might be pressure thought, cannot remember. Shoot him a PM and ask.

theoutbackdream

iTrader: (15)

It's all good. Thanks though heedz.

After talking to another guy on here, I learned that it may just be useless to get an oil temp gauge as the light indicator is suffcient enough, and the N/A's will not reach high oil temps unless there have been some engine mods.

04GG

iTrader: (33)

If you are going to tap into the oil system, you want to know the pressure not the temp. A drop in pressure is far more important to spot than what the temp is doing IMO.

norcalbro

iTrader: (11)

I have to agree that pressure is more critical. Whatever you decide to do, yes the sandwich adapter will work. If you want to tackle the project, hit me up. I can help you get it done.

theoutbackdream

iTrader: (15)

Thats a very good point. I might do Both Pressure and temp if the sandwhich is capable of doing 2 gauges.

Ill take your offer, but i have no idea when I will order a Sandwhich or a Guage. And its highly likely ill go to Japan and buy one for cheap over the summer around July.

But thanks for the offer

04GG

iTrader: (33)

I am using a sandwich adapter on mine. Has 4 ports I think, which should be more than enough for all the gauges one would want. Pressure is much more important for a turbo than N/A, but still good to know on any car.

theoutbackdream

iTrader: (15)

Thanks for that info

BTW, has the Sandwich plate caused any disturbance in the flow of the oil? or has it caused more leaking?


Ive read about those two issues with any plate.

04GG

iTrader: (33)

Zero leaking, but that was a concern of mine too. I am using the Greddy as recommended, as it has dual seals. There are only a few that have dual seals, and those are the ones you want. Oil pressure appears same as stock, and reads as it should. The sandwich is relatively small and designed in such a way that it should not affect flow enough to matter.

theoutbackdream

iTrader: (15)

Alrght thank you! i will take your information and take it into consideration when buying the sandwhich plate