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[jderry]

to wire in a mechanical oil pressure gauge and an oil temp gauge?
how hard is it to do.

thanks

[Kwazrollinz28]

Why mechanical??? just get an aftermarket gauge if you want more accurate.

[jderry]

Why mechanical??? just get an aftermarket gauge if you want more accurate.

thats what i mean, autometers, but i have heard mechanical are more accurate

and they appear to cost lessss

[01badbird]

I believe that the mech. gauges require fluid lines ran to gauge (leak and fluid all over) while the elec. uses a sending unit to convert (just wires) maybe look at summit or autometer, see if install for gauge is listed?

[jderry]

I believe that the mech. gauges require fluid lines ran to gauge (leak and fluid all over) while the elec. uses a sending unit to convert (just wires) maybe look at summit or autometer, see if install for gauge is listed?

alright. i rather not have oil running to my pillar

[Boost Addict]

First off, if you want mechanical, I WOULD NOT use the cheap ass plastic line they give you for it. I'm using a rubber line thats good til like 30,000 psi or something. And also when you use a line that big, it shows every little movement of the pressure. However, I don't think you will be able to run a large line like that up to a pillar. Cehck out 6litereater designs. He makes plates that go where the a/c vents are so you can put gages there.

[Boost Addict]

Oh, and you don't need an isolator for oil pressure. I don't run one in my car except for fuel pressure. I haven't had a problem yet.

[MP81]

The only mechanical gauge I'd run to inside the car is a boost gauge.

Personally with those, I'd use electronic gauges (they utilize remote senders).

[jderry]

yeah, thats what my dad said also, i think i want the Z series, i was thinking super comp but i like the Z better

[98blackbeauty]

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[Boost Addict]

Check out the ES series. The are LED compared to other series that just light up around the gage. They are much easier to see at dark. I have ES boost gage and wideband in my pillar and Sport Comp oil pressure, fuel pressure, and trans temp in the a/c vents.

[MP81]

Yeah, my Cobalts are LED - light up really nice.

[jderry]

Check out the ES series. The are LED compared to other series that just light up around the gage. They are much easier to see at dark. I have ES boost gage and wideband in my pillar and Sport Comp oil pressure, fuel pressure, and trans temp in the a/c vents.

ok, thanks for the advice

what did you do as far as a pillar guage setup? i think i will fab the guage pillar into the pillar with fiberglass or somthing. the shoot both pillars with some interior paint

[MP81]

Don't they make full pillars for the car? I know they did for the Third Gen.

My Cobalt also has a full pillar.

[jderry]

ahaha holy shit the ES ele oil pressure gauge is 200 for FS

i guess i might concider short sweep