Oil gauges: Tee em or sandwich em?

cloSTi · 12-05-2006, 01:16 PM

In regards to oil pressure and oil temp gauges, what is your preferred method of installation? I have heard that oil pressure should be sandwich adapted and oil temp should be tee'd. Any experts please chime in, thank you!

**Ben** · 12-05-2006, 01:23 PM

I just used the greddy sandwich adapater, which has 2 tap-in points, or whatever you want to call them. I've done this on atleast 5 different cars with no problems.

klaymon · 12-05-2006, 01:58 PM

Or there are 2 galley plugs on top of the block (which is what I used). One for pressure, one for temp. I don't think there is a right or wrong way.

BillFromTR · 12-05-2006, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klaymon

Or there are 2 galley plugs on top of the block (which is what I used). One for pressure, one for temp. I don't think there is a right or wrong way.

where are these plugs and how do you plug into them, drilling required or is there a bolt that gets removed?

halfbr3d · 12-05-2006, 02:33 PM

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5513

BillFromTR · 12-05-2006, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfbr3d

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5513

Thanx for the quick responce!

cloSTi · 12-08-2006, 09:40 AM

Thanks for all the great info guys!

***snorky*** · 12-08-2006, 08:43 PM

any one know where to get the T so you can connect both oem and the aftermarket pressure sensor in one galley?

**Digitalfiend** · 12-08-2006, 08:50 PM

I installed my oil temp and pressure sensors in the galley plugs. The temp sensor went under the intercooler plug and the pressure sensor replaced the factory dummy-light sensor (which resides under the alternator.) Removing the factory pressure sensor doesn't cause any ill effects; no warning lights etc.

I went with the galley plugs based on suggestions from this forum and NASIOC. Apparently using the galley plugs tends to give you better accuracy and sensitivity to changes (pressure drops/temp spikes etc.)

rmo55c · 12-09-2006, 07:24 AM

sweetness - now i just need gauges to install haha

Ooie · 12-10-2006, 02:59 PM

So out of curiosity (and subscription) What is more acurate? the galley or the sandwich? Any good vendors for the sandwich? It sounds like it might be a little bit easier because of NTP vs BTP.

electricevo · 12-10-2006, 05:03 PM

I have a oil galley plug that i never used, and now that my STi is sold, ill give it to you if you want it for free. PM me

Guest_1u53r · 12-11-2006, 12:11 AM

The only "wrong" way to do it is to use a T or remote-mount for an Oil temperature sender. T's and remote-mounts work great for pressure, but if you try to do that for temperature, the reading will be completely wrong.

12-05-2006, 01:16 PM	#1
cloSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRB WRX STi Location: Jersey Posts: 20 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Oil gauges: Tee em or sandwich em? In regards to oil pressure and oil temp gauges, what is your preferred method of installation? I have heard that oil pressure should be sandwich adapted and oil temp should be tee'd. Any experts please chime in, thank you! This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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Guest_1u53r Banned Fav Mod: knowledge Location: Bristow, VA Posts: 392 Join Date: Apr 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	The only "wrong" way to do it is to use a T or remote-mount for an Oil temperature sender. T's and remote-mounts work great for pressure, but if you try to do that for temperature, the reading will be completely wrong. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

12-05-2006, 01:23 PM	#2
Ben Retired Admin Car: 2006 Audi S4 Fav Mod: Weight Loss Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,831 Join Date: Dec 1969 Trader Rating: (11)	I just used the greddy sandwich adapater, which has 2 tap-in points, or whatever you want to call them. I've done this on atleast 5 different cars with no problems.

12-05-2006, 01:58 PM	#3
klaymon S204 Racer Car: WRB 2005 STi Fav Mod: Borla Exhaust Posts: 3,083 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Or there are 2 galley plugs on top of the block (which is what I used). One for pressure, one for temp. I don't think there is a right or wrong way.

12-05-2006, 02:33 PM	#5
halfbr3d STI Driver Car: 06 Subaru WRX STI Fav Mod: air freshener (mmm...squash) Location: San Diego Posts: 280 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5513

12-08-2006, 09:40 AM	#7
cloSTi Amateur STI Driver Car: 04 WRB WRX STi Location: Jersey Posts: 20 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for all the great info guys!

12-08-2006, 08:43 PM	#8
*snorky* Teh Other White Meat Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,637 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (22)	any one know where to get the T so you can connect both oem and the aftermarket pressure sensor in one galley?

12-08-2006, 08:50 PM	#9
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,356 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I installed my oil temp and pressure sensors in the galley plugs. The temp sensor went under the intercooler plug and the pressure sensor replaced the factory dummy-light sensor (which resides under the alternator.) Removing the factory pressure sensor doesn't cause any ill effects; no warning lights etc. I went with the galley plugs based on suggestions from this forum and NASIOC. Apparently using the galley plugs tends to give you better accuracy and sensitivity to changes (pressure drops/temp spikes etc.)

12-09-2006, 07:24 AM	#10
rmo55c The Next Petter Solberg Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: PWT points. Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 949 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	sweetness - now i just need gauges to install haha

12-10-2006, 02:59 PM	#11
Ooie Professional STI Driver Car: 07 WRX STi Location: Baltimore Maryland Posts: 454 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	So out of curiosity (and subscription) What is more acurate? the galley or the sandwich? Any good vendors for the sandwich? It sounds like it might be a little bit easier because of NTP vs BTP.

12-10-2006, 05:03 PM	#12
electricevo Junior STI Driver Posts: 171 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	I have a oil galley plug that i never used, and now that my STi is sold, ill give it to you if you want it for free. PM me