Hi, I've seen a few posts on this but cant really find what i'm looking for. I would like a new oil temp gauge so i can check the oil is getting up to temp even with my new super cooling system (minispares pump + 2 core rad) and when it does.
Seems like there are 3 options:
1. DSN sender unit. Pro - looks good. Cons - not exactly cheap, understand I would need to buy a flexible braided hose as well (and also not cheap).
http://www.dsnclassi...mp-sensor-hole/
2. Somerford Mini Adapter. Pro - its fairly inexpensive and would do the job. Cons - I'm worried that the oil filter would either hit the sub-frame (i've measured it to be only 15-20mm clearance) or be really difficult to spin on.
http://www.somerford...oducts_id=14688
3. Minispares Sump Plug Adapter. Pro's - its the cheapest option. Con's - not sure I like the idea of wiring right at the bottom of the car (something to get ripped off), also not sure if measuring the oil temp in the sump is the right thing to do anyway.
https://www.minispar...assic/HPS8.aspx
Any comments on this would gladly be received. I'm most tempted by option 2 but I want to make sure the oil filter won't foul on anything. See my engine bay for reference.
Also, I read something on minispares about the stock oil feed pipe being very restrictive - is this the case then and braided hoses are much better? they say that the "major benefit is that the bigger holes allow more flow of oil which can be a cheap source of more BHP", can that really be true?
Cheers,