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Autometer Sport Comp II Electric Oil Temperature Gauge Review

Installed my Oil Temp. gauge today so I thought I should write a review.

I'm satisfied with the performance and apperance of this gauge. Very good quality and fits perfect next to my garrett boost gauge.

I strongly recommend you use slit tubing to protect the 2 wires that go to the sending unit especially where they run inside the engine bay.

Here's what I suggest you get if your planning to do this yourself.

- Autometer Sport Comp II Electric Oil Temp. guauge (Part#3656) $117.50
- Autometer Black Mounting Cup (Part # 2204) $13.99
- Autometer Metric Adapter (Part#2278) $7.50

Materials & Tools

- Permatex Thread Sealant (For a leak-free install)
- 6mm. Allen Wrench with T-Style Handle
- 18-22 Gauge Connectors (Min. 6 Pcs.)
- Ajustable wrench
- Coat Hanger (Makes fishing the signal wire through the firewall easier)
- Zip Ties (Min. 12 Pcs.)
- Add a Circuit (Fuse Tap) For safely tapping into the fuse panel.

Optional:

- 40 Amp Bosch Style Relay with Harness (14 Gauge Harness)
- 14 Gauge Wire Spool (25')
- 14 Gauge Eyelet (For battery Terminal)
- 14-16 Gauge Connectors

30 Amp relay would have been enough only I plan on adding 2 more gauges in the future.

I'm using the relay to get power from the battery and that powers my 2 gauges (Boost, Oil Temp) so I don't overload the circuits on the interior fuse panel. Also I can later install more gauges (Oil Pressure, Water Temp) to that 12v. source.

If you have many 12v. accesories like me I suggest you do the same and run a Hot line from the battery

Install is fairly easy until it comes time to start working on the head. (Stop Laughing)
I meant that the plug is on there VERY tight!
Used a 6 mm. alley wrench with an extension for extra torque and it finally broke free busting my knuckles.

Here's some pics. Yes I know my windsheild is dirty!

Fastone

Looks good..But if I were you get rid of the plastic line that is supplied with it..And instal a SS line..My plastict line would leak from the block side...from the heat..What are you gettin for readings..

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That plastic line your seeing is for my boost gauge. The Oil Temp. gauge is electrical
I don't want a hot oil line going into the interior.

Jn2

iTrader: (1)

jhahaha thats the same spot i put mine on, but i have the autometer cobalt series(electrical), awesome gauge, my temps once warmed up they are pretty close to that of the coolant, if my coolant is @190, the oil is usually close to the same

Fastone

I have to stop reading post early morning..Oil Temp..I thought oil PSI..Sorry my bad..LOL..

Jn2

iTrader: (1)

hey pacific you have those ebay CF covers for the interior?

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So far the oil temp. has not gone over 194 F.
I also noticed that running the engine 2.5 minutes did not lower the oil temp at all.
Turbo Timer would be a waste of money. Probably because the Garrett Kit is water and oil cooled.

Yes it's real carbon fiber with a protective epoxy layer. Not the cheap CF imitation crap that fades and peels off.
Costs about $165 for the whole dash kit from NYC Dashes
My favorite part is the shifter console
Here's a pic for you since you helped me out a few times