There are several different threads and a lot of confusion about this so I'm going to attempt to clear it up here. This method installs a "T" fitting before the factory oil pressure sensor. I know this works for a 1g and I believe it is the same for a 2g.
First of all, the parts that you will need are:
1/8 BSPT male to 1/8 NPT female adapter (I used Autometer part# 2269)
1/8 NPT male straight coupler (I used Earl's part# 991101ERL)
1/8 NPT female T (I used Earl's part #991701ERL)
6' of 1/8" copper tubing (I used Autometer part# 3224)
Thread sealer (I used Permatex Blue)
I used aluminum performance fittings from Summit Racing. High quality fittings are recommended but if you are on a tight budget, simple brass fittings will suffice.
First of all you will need to drain your oil, therefore it is best to combine this mod with an oil change. Once the oil is drained, remove the factory oil pressure sensor and install the 1/8 BSPT to 1/8 NPT adapter in its place. Then attach the T with the T'd off side facing the rear of the engine. Insert the copper tube connector into the T'd off part of the T so the tubing will point towards the firewall. Reinstall the factory oil pressure sensor at the bottom of the T. Be sure to coat the threads in sealer and allow time for the sealer to dry to prevent leaking.
All thats left is to run the tubbing to your oil pressure gauge and pour in some oil. I'm not going to cover running the tubing as it will vary depending on your gauges location. The main things that I wanted to clear up were the fittings needed and a good place to tap into. I hope this helps some of you fellow dsmers out there.
First of all, the parts that you will need are:
1/8 BSPT male to 1/8 NPT female adapter (I used Autometer part# 2269)
1/8 NPT male straight coupler (I used Earl's part# 991101ERL)
1/8 NPT female T (I used Earl's part #991701ERL)
6' of 1/8" copper tubing (I used Autometer part# 3224)
Thread sealer (I used Permatex Blue)
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I used aluminum performance fittings from Summit Racing. High quality fittings are recommended but if you are on a tight budget, simple brass fittings will suffice.
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First of all you will need to drain your oil, therefore it is best to combine this mod with an oil change. Once the oil is drained, remove the factory oil pressure sensor and install the 1/8 BSPT to 1/8 NPT adapter in its place. Then attach the T with the T'd off side facing the rear of the engine. Insert the copper tube connector into the T'd off part of the T so the tubing will point towards the firewall. Reinstall the factory oil pressure sensor at the bottom of the T. Be sure to coat the threads in sealer and allow time for the sealer to dry to prevent leaking.
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All thats left is to run the tubbing to your oil pressure gauge and pour in some oil. I'm not going to cover running the tubing as it will vary depending on your gauges location. The main things that I wanted to clear up were the fittings needed and a good place to tap into. I hope this helps some of you fellow dsmers out there.
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