so i just picked up pro comp ultra lite vac/boost and oil pressure guages.


plain looking i kno...i dont really kno how to setup the oil pressure guage. do i have to get the cluster out to disconnect both stock guages???
how have you guys done this install?? as simple as it may be....

 

What type of oil pressure gauge is it? Mechanical? Or electric...

If its mechanical it needs a line run to an oil pressure source...and if its electric it needs to be hooked up to an oil pressure sender (don't know if you can use the factory signal, but if you can I'd just tap into the wire behind the gauge cluster...) I doubt the factory sender is that accurate though, its more of an "oh shit the gauge is pegged at the bottom" warning than an accurate measurement from what I understand..

The boost gauge is most likely mechanical as well... so you need to run that clear vacuum hose to a boost source, ie charge pipe/intake mani nipple.

 

mechanical

 

Time to run some lines then. I used the steering column boot on the firewall for the boost gauge, I don't know what you wanna do for the oil line, might wanna wait for someone else to chime in.

 

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Run it off the 'P' line on the throttle body.

 

P off the throttle body is fine.. there is one better... but i really cant remember... either way do not forget about VFAQ Site - Visual Frequently Answered Questions is the best DSM source I have found... no q/a just straight tech talk.. if you cant find your way around there you dont belong around a... (just kidding) I never saw that movie....

 

You do not want a mechanical oil pressure gauge inside the car.

 

and why is that??

 

Because you have to run a oil line to the back of the gauge. And when it leaks it will leak oil into the cabin of car. Thats a fire hazard and its dangerous.