iboost

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I've searched all over this site looking for how to install an oil pressure gauge for this car. I've seen them of like every other model. What's the easiest way to do this? Pics would awesomeos...thanks guys.

tomj77

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oh the fun of that. lol

first ull need this
Autometer Electric Temperature or Pressure 1/8" NPT to M12x1.75 Ecotec Oil Feed Adapter - Interior - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC

then u got under the car either under than intake manifold or under the turbo, remove oil gally plug, put in that adapter, then screw in pressure sender, wire it all up to gauge and there u got. i know there is a right up here can someone link to it please. just to let u know for under the intake mani i think u have to remove the manifold, and under the turbo, well thats just a huge pita. good luck

iboost

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Lol...****.

Boosted4

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/how-...-0l-lsj-54553/ It's for the LSJ but basically the same procedure.

iboost

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I have this printed out...but I can't find the sending unit on my car

tomj77

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the sending unit for the car is on the driver side in the head, u cant use that, its just a on off switch that trips when u have low oil pressure and turns on the warrning light on the dash, u have to get a gauge and install a different sending unit where i said above

EXsoccer1921

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pressure gauge i used was autometer Sport Comp 105-3327. Auto Meter 3327 Auto Meter Sport-Comp Gauges

pics of sending unit

iboost

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Those pics are legit, but what exactly am I looking at? Lol like what part of the motor...

Boosted4

^^^ Driver's side, near the oil filter housing as you can see in the picture.

tomj77

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i think he wanted to know where the factory one is

Geo_SS

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Hmm I'm trying to look for it as well but don't know where it's at?? Any pics on a lnf

TurboTechRacing

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You will see 3 plugs on the front of the block and 3 on the rear... use any of them...

Example here is one of them circled in blue: (This is a 2.2L, but the block has these on the LNF also)

This special fitting, threads in this hole, which will allow a standard size fitting to connect to it (block is metric, and gauges use standard NPT threads)

Autometer Electric Temperature or Pressure 1/8" NPT to M12x1.75 Ecotec Oil Feed Adapter - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC

tomj77

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side of the head on drivers side. close to top

iboost

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I was really hoping to not have to take the intake manifold off or go behind the turbo... I will if I have to but yea... So will the place that EXsoccer1921 put his not work for me?

tomj77

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ya that may be the one under the intake mani, just looks like he has some fittings to make it fit, cause its really tight and hard to get at. i wanted to go there, but i gave up, didnt wanna take of mani. and under the turbo i dont like either, to hot back there for my liking, i put some stuff on my wires to protect it from heat, a heat foil, and its charcoal now lol . i need something betteer

iboost

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Damn this is rough huh...

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Hey Arron - Before I purchase this item, the Autometer Ecotec Oil Feed Adapter fits into the holes picture above? Do I need another adapter or this adapter will work?

Thanks
Rudy

LS6Rally

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ahh this is why i love my mechanical gauge. the line doesnt require much space at all

tomj77

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ya but.....id rather have the pita of installing a electrical gauge then worry about an oil hose busting inside my car

EXsoccer1921

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this. pressure lines should NEVER be mounted inside a vehicle. save for a mechanical boost gauge

soundjunky

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Please tell me you're joking....


Great thread!

LS6Rally

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Stainless braided line. I've never had an issue in any of my vehicles

EXsoccer1921

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either way. bad juju to have a pressure line in the cab. those gauges that some bracket and drag cars mount on their hood trim in front of the windshield....pressure lines.

sscobalt/sc

will the Autometer Electric Temperature or Pressure 1/8" NPT to M12x1.75 Ecotec Oil Feed Adapter - Interior - Turbo Tech Racing, LLC

fit a 2006 coablt ss/sc 2.0 l

TurboTechRacing

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Yes it fits all "cobalt ecotec engines"