Can i replace stock oil pressure sensor with aftermarket?
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Can i replace stock oil pressure sensor with aftermarket?
as the title say. can i remove the stock oil pressure sensor and use the electric oil pressure sender in the same spot?
so is it ok to disconnect the stock oil pressure harness?
thanks
so is it ok to disconnect the stock oil pressure harness?
thanks
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Re: Can i replace stock oil pressure sensor with aftermarket?
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Re: Can i replace stock oil pressure sensor with aftermarket?
I personally use this... http://www.42draftdesigns.com/catego...ocationkit.htm
works great and avoids the additional vibration stress on the threads of the block that simply T'ing the line would cause.
works great and avoids the additional vibration stress on the threads of the block that simply T'ing the line would cause.
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Re: Can i replace stock oil pressure sensor with aftermarket?
I personally use this... http://www.42draftdesigns.com/catego...ocationkit.htm
works great and avoids the additional vibration stress on the threads of the block that simply T'ing the line would cause.
works great and avoids the additional vibration stress on the threads of the block that simply T'ing the line would cause.
Re: Can i replace stock oil pressure sensor with aftermarket?
The factory sensor only will trigger a light at less than 3-4psi worth of oil pressure.
If you need to put your gauge in, as long as it's a true electrical sensor - something like the Defi or AEM sensors, not like the Autometer sending unit's than I don't see a problem at all, just ensure you get a 1/8"BSPT Male to 1/8"NPT Female adapter.
The reason I mention the style of sensor is the threads on the block are not that strong, and if you add too much weight from a sensor being threaded in back there, it will eventually crack the threads and you'll have a headache on your hands.
If you need to put your gauge in, as long as it's a true electrical sensor - something like the Defi or AEM sensors, not like the Autometer sending unit's than I don't see a problem at all, just ensure you get a 1/8"BSPT Male to 1/8"NPT Female adapter.
The reason I mention the style of sensor is the threads on the block are not that strong, and if you add too much weight from a sensor being threaded in back there, it will eventually crack the threads and you'll have a headache on your hands.
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Re: Can i replace stock oil pressure sensor with aftermarket?
The factory sensor only will trigger a light at less than 8-9psi worth of oil pressure.
If you need to put your gauge in, as long as it's a true electrical sensor - something like the Defi or AEM sensors, not like the Autometer sending unit's than I don't see a problem at all, just ensure you get a 1/8"BSPT Male to 1/8"NPT Female adapter.
The reason I mention the style of sensor is the threads on the block are not that strong, and if you add too much weight from a sensor being threaded in back there, it will eventually crack the threads and you'll have a headache on your hands.
If you need to put your gauge in, as long as it's a true electrical sensor - something like the Defi or AEM sensors, not like the Autometer sending unit's than I don't see a problem at all, just ensure you get a 1/8"BSPT Male to 1/8"NPT Female adapter.
The reason I mention the style of sensor is the threads on the block are not that strong, and if you add too much weight from a sensor being threaded in back there, it will eventually crack the threads and you'll have a headache on your hands.
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