gauge pod (manual oil pressure gauge)

[DaBreeze]

I have a '95 Eclipse no-turbo and was wandering if anyone could help me on were to tap into for the manual oil pressure gauge. I've installed many gauges on other things but have no idea were to properly put it on a Eclipse.

 

[KazooGS-T]

The best place that I have heard of is the oil pressure sensor on the back of the block. A lot of turbo guys use this, and tee it to run an oil feed line to their turbo. It seems that would be the most logical choice, but if I'm wrong, I KNOW others will chime in. Good luck!

 

[greenmeanie99]

Yep def. the best place or should I say the only place.

 

[totaleclipse_05]

By "manual oil pressure gauge" do you mean "mechanical"? If so, I would probably try getting an electrical one if you are planning on putting it inside the car.

 

[BigRand]

By "manual oil pressure gauge" do you mean "mechanical"? If so, I would probably try getting an electrical one if you are planning on putting it inside the car.

PLus one in agreement, however some would argue that the mechanical oil pressure unit inside the car is not that dangerous, compared to having a mechanical fuel presssure gauge.

Its really up to you, but if you can get your hands on an electrical one, you'll find the install that much easier.

 

[4UH8ERS]

Electric oil pressure gauges are more accurate because they take their readings from the source. then send an electronic signal to the gauge. whereas a mechanical oil pressure gauge takes its readings from the gauge itself and when placed inside the vehicle oil pressure is calculated after its traveled up the hose. mild kinks in a mechanical gauges line can give inaccurate readings.

 

[FORMONTOYA]

Electric oil pressure gauges are more accurate because they take their readings from the source. then send an electronic signal to the gauge. whereas a mechanical oil pressure gauge takes its readings from the gauge itself and when placed inside the vehicle oil pressure is calculated after its traveled up the hose. mild kinks in a mechanical gauges line can give inaccurate readings.

Not entirely true..............mechanical pressure gauges normally rely on a bourdon tube inside the gauge for needle movement (fuel pressure gauges usually have a diaphragm to isolate fluids)............the "source" is basically a hole in the motor with a tube running to the gauge. Although kinks can distort the readings.

Mechanical gauges are OK in a race vehicle that gets looked over with a fine tooth comb on a regular basis. However, in a street car application, once it's installed, it usually isn't looked at again until something goes wrong. When it does, it can be dangerous depending upon the situation, but it will always be one hell of a mess.

Electrical gauge are much simpler to install, and really the only mechanical gauges you should have on the car would be the boost gauge, and the fuel pressure gauge you have on the AFPR or there abouts.

Properly calibrated and working along with a quality install results in neither gauge being more accurate than the other.

 

[DaBreeze]

thanks for all of the information it was very helpful!

 

[4UH8ERS]

Not entirely true..............mechanical pressure gauges normally rely on a bourdon tube inside the gauge for needle movement (fuel pressure gauges usually have a diaphragm to isolate fluids)............the "source" is basically a hole in the motor with a tube running to the gauge. Although kinks can distort the readings..

i understand what your saying, but thats why i specified on oil pressure gauges. sorry that i mislead you.

Properly calibrated and working along with a quality install results in neither gauge being more accurate than the other.

very true, although its harder to properly install a mechanical gauge without any kinks ect when you dont review it on a weekly basis so i was merely making a recomendation.

 

[dcshoeco1041]

can someone point this line on a picture so i know which one it is on the 420?

 

[Locke]

There is no line on a 420a. On the back of the block, you'll find the oil pressure switch, screwed into the block. Remove this, install a tee, and place the switch on one side of the tee, and your aftermarket oil pressure sender on the other side.

 

[dcshoeco1041]

thanx mann any picsof what it looks like????