Oil Pressure Problems
03-11-2003, 01:37 PM
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I belive it's standard 1/8" NPT sized. I've encountered a similar problem and I'm going to be getting these (http://www.dakotadigital.com/Detail.cfm?Ca...Number=ODY-03-1) to replace the crummy stock unit. Two of them will fit beautifully in the center console, right under the sound system's head unit.
03-11-2003, 05:31 PM
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get the MazdaTrix adaptor and you can use a oil temp and a oil pressure gauge off of it. I think there is only one gauge that can thread right into the factory hole, I think its a Greddy, but I could be wrong.
And for the 100000x time, Autometer sells different levels of gauges, you can buy a $18 cheapo one, or you can get a better gauge.
There is a reason why ever single NASCAR and NHRA car uses Autometer
gauges
Just because a gauge comes from Japan and costs $125 doesnt mean its the ONLY good gauge out there.
Once again people jump on the bandwagon by putting down one of the oldest and best gauge companies on the market just because they hear over the internet from a bunch of strangers typing posts in thier underwear that Autometer is not accurate. People look to blame engine failure on anything but the root cause of it- the car wasnt running right to begin with, so they point fingers and try to lay blame on everything else such as a bad tank of gas or a bad gauge. It has been said that the Autometer boost gauge is a bit off, but has anyone tested any other boost gauges?
where are the facts?
And for the 100000x time, Autometer sells different levels of gauges, you can buy a $18 cheapo one, or you can get a better gauge.
There is a reason why ever single NASCAR and NHRA car uses Autometer
gauges
Just because a gauge comes from Japan and costs $125 doesnt mean its the ONLY good gauge out there.
Once again people jump on the bandwagon by putting down one of the oldest and best gauge companies on the market just because they hear over the internet from a bunch of strangers typing posts in thier underwear that Autometer is not accurate. People look to blame engine failure on anything but the root cause of it- the car wasnt running right to begin with, so they point fingers and try to lay blame on everything else such as a bad tank of gas or a bad gauge. It has been said that the Autometer boost gauge is a bit off, but has anyone tested any other boost gauges?
where are the facts?
03-12-2003, 03:00 AM
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Originally Posted by attomica' date='Mar 11 2003, 11:37 AM
I belive it's standard 1/8" NPT sized. I've encountered a similar problem and I'm going to be getting these (http://www.dakotadigital.com/Detail.cfm?Ca...Number=ODY-03-1) to replace the crummy stock unit. Two of them will fit beautifully in the center console, right under the sound system's head unit.
03-12-2003, 12:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Rob x-7' date='Mar 11 2003, 03:31 PM
get the MazdaTrix adaptor and you can use a oil temp and a oil pressure gauge off of it. I think there is only one gauge that can thread right into the factory hole, I think its a Greddy, but I could be wrong.
And for the 100000x time, Autometer sells different levels of gauges, you can buy a $18 cheapo one, or you can get a better gauge.
There is a reason why ever single NASCAR and NHRA car uses Autometer
gauges
Just because a gauge comes from Japan and costs $125 doesnt mean its the ONLY good gauge out there.
Once again people jump on the bandwagon by putting down one of the oldest and best gauge companies on the market just because they hear over the internet from a bunch of strangers typing posts in thier underwear that Autometer is not accurate. People look to blame engine failure on anything but the root cause of it- the car wasnt running right to begin with, so they point fingers and try to lay blame on everything else such as a bad tank of gas or a bad gauge. It has been said that the Autometer boost gauge is a bit off, but has anyone tested any other boost gauges?
where are the facts?
And for the 100000x time, Autometer sells different levels of gauges, you can buy a $18 cheapo one, or you can get a better gauge.
There is a reason why ever single NASCAR and NHRA car uses Autometer
gauges
Just because a gauge comes from Japan and costs $125 doesnt mean its the ONLY good gauge out there.
Once again people jump on the bandwagon by putting down one of the oldest and best gauge companies on the market just because they hear over the internet from a bunch of strangers typing posts in thier underwear that Autometer is not accurate. People look to blame engine failure on anything but the root cause of it- the car wasnt running right to begin with, so they point fingers and try to lay blame on everything else such as a bad tank of gas or a bad gauge. It has been said that the Autometer boost gauge is a bit off, but has anyone tested any other boost gauges?
where are the facts?
well the cheap autometer boost guages are all about 2psi off, some of them even register boost new in the box! imo tons of guages are a waste, the faster i drive the less i look at em
mike
03-13-2003, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by evilT2' date='Mar 12 2003, 01:00 AM
dude, that thing looks sweet. i dont know about functionality over other gauges, i wonder how the response time is
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