Oil pressure gauge install

[iBoost]

Is there a how-to on it guys? i cant seem to find it, and the daytime is running out (drunk) .. help me out. thanks!

[SharkDiver]

I thought you had to switch to the cartridge type oil filter and add that spacer thing where you can screwin your oil gauge.Other then that I dont know of any other way.

[iBoost]

dunno..? anyone?

[riccitelli]

you can "t" into the oil pressure sending unit

[Grim~]

an easier way and the only way i know of,is to get the conversion kit for a spin on filter and then get the prosport sandwich plate.

[iBoost]

an easier way and the only way i know of,is to get the conversion kit for a spin on filter and then get the prosport sandwich plate.

ok so this is what i have so far...

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?cPath=27_44&products_id=1241

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?products_id=1324

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so now i have to get on of these???

http://siteground207.com/~protegeg/product_info.php?products_id=1210

[SharkDiver]

Yes,You have to get the conversion kit.

[bombermanx]

or ditch the stock pressure switch and screw the sensor right into the existing hole.

[dkswim]

i like the t otion better.

[iBoost]

ugh gay, now i have to wait for the filter conversion kit.

[bacarl]

At one point Ken told me that that Prosport plate will not fit the MS3? I had one on order along with the conversion kit and he recommended I cancel the order until Prosport revised the plate's fitment.

What gives?

[iBoost]

At one point Ken told me that that Prosport plate will not fit the MS3? I had one on order along with the conversion kit and he recommended I cancel the order until Prosport revised the plate's fitment.

What gives?

.... ugh, more info on that anyone?

[matsuda]

Instead of an oil pressure gauge, you may want to consider checking the oil level on a regular basis.

[MikeHTally]

I read about the fitment problem as well. Putting an adapter on for the oil filter is a bit scary anyway, IMO.

[sleeping_blue]

you dont need to convert the oil filter all you have to do is take out the stock oil presser sencer off put in a T fitting now all three sides are going to have diffrent threds you will ( i did) have to have one custom made but it dose work i have the prosport oil press in my car no biggy

[zilch321]

Instead of an oil pressure gauge, you may want to consider checking the oil level on a regular basis.

What happens if I have a full oil reservoir and a loss of oil pressure?

One does not indicate the other is healthy.

[bacarl]

Instead of an oil pressure gauge, you may want to consider checking the oil level on a regular basis.
...I'd also be curious to know of a good method of checking the dip-stick while traveling at high speeds, esp while accelerating, when oil pressure is of the most interest ;)


I read about the fitment problem as well. Putting an adapter on for the oil filter is a bit scary anyway, IMO.
Nah, it's not too big a deal. Sometimes the fittings for the gauge can be a pain -- I had trouble with them on my last car because I'm a newb :) -- but the adapter itself just screws into the block, and the filter screws into the adapter. The adapter has several threaded ports with plugs; remove the plugs from the port you want to use and thread in your oil pressure sender. Just be sure to use teflon tape liberally and don't over-tighten anything.


you dont need to convert the oil filter all you have to do is take out the stock oil presser sencer off put in a T fitting now all three sides are going to have diffrent threds you will ( i did) have to have one custom made but it dose work i have the prosport oil press in my car no biggy
Converting the oil filter allows the use of other filters besides Mazda's OE part, which is a benefit in and of itself. Also, to some, having a custom fitting made is at least as difficult as screwing together some plates and fittings.

[2.0t03speed]

or you could tee into the oil feed line going to your turbo.

[bacarl]

That's exactly what I did on my old turbo Focus, and the ensuing mess of fittings/adapters is what contributed to my woes. But it is a perfectly usable spot and I'm sure I could do it better this time - I just kept over tightening, yeilding fittings, leaking oil... it was a disaster :)

[2.0t03speed]

lol i made a stainless steel feed line with nothing but stainless steel fittings so i dont have to worry about dealing with soft metal or alumnium. just wrap it up with some teflon and get her snug lol