Water Temp Gauge... Using Passanger Cyl. Head

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-07-2009, 11:35 PM

Can anyone tell me (see pic) if i have the correct fitting so that i can tap the passanger side head? It looks right to me...

The plug so to say is supposed to be 1/8" NPT to M12x1.5... The one that i recieved with my kit looks like that one???

Here is the one from Autometer

beedo · 08-08-2009, 12:57 AM

Cant remember the exact size but it looks like the right one, I did the same thing in a friends car. TEFLON is your friend!!

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by beedo

Cant remember the exact size but it looks like the right one, I did the same thing in a friends car. TEFLON is your friend!!

Yes i know to use teflon tape

How hard is it to get access to the hex nut by the #8 plug?????

99huggerorangeZ · 08-08-2009, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA

Can anyone tell me (see pic) if i have the correct fitting so that i can tap the passanger side head? It looks right to me...

The plug so to say is supposed to be 1/8" NPT to M12x1.5... The one that i recieved with my kit looks like that one???

Here is the one from Autometer

who makes that gauge?

bigti99a · 08-08-2009, 09:51 AM

its easy cheezy. you may have some colant spill out on ya. are you using a lift? when i did mine i was at a buddies shop and we got at it from underneath. i think that is a big torx or something so make sure you have the right tool. ditto on the gauge manufacturer? pm if needed but that is sharp! looks like a good kit.

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 11:39 AM

But the question is.. The plug that cam with my gauge, compare to the autometer one is it the same?????

bigti99a · 08-08-2009, 12:49 PM

cant tell by a pic. i bought an adapter fitting from some online shop and it threaded into the head fine and the sensor, but i had to drill out the bottom a touch so the sensor would thread all the way in. you are not using an auto meter gauge or sensor so they may be totally different. the important thing is if it is right for your gauge.

01ssreda4 · 08-08-2009, 12:52 PM

Why dont you put it the tb bypass line or something, dont the head sensors read hotter then actual??

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4

Why dont you put it the tb bypass line or something, dont the head sensors read hotter then actual??

i was waiting for you to respond. When i did a search, all you suggested was to put it in the TB by pass....

The most accurate reading is going to be in the head

kdick91 · 08-08-2009, 01:43 PM

You can always go to Lowes/Home Depot and put it on the little bolt sizing boards they have. See which size fits it. Seems like a fail-proof way of finding out. Where the heck did you get that gauge though?! So clean!

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by kdick91

You can always go to Lowes/Home Depot and put it on the little bolt sizing boards they have. See which size fits it. Seems like a fail-proof way of finding out. Where the heck did you get that gauge though?! So clean!

Ahhh good call i think i will do that to see the size.. What size is the one on the head? I will prolly have to do a search for it

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 02:25 PM

Here are some close ups of my gauges... The silver face will glow red at night to match all the stock lighting..

Also to those that asked who makes the gauges, i will PM the info later..

kdick91 · 08-08-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TORCHD 02 TA

Ahhh good call i think i will do that to see the size.. What size is the one on the head? I will prolly have to do a search for it

The driver side sensor is super easy to get to, pull it out and take it with you to compare. And I am waiting on that PM! Haha!

bigti99a · 08-08-2009, 02:39 PM

+1 on PM i hope they have a z28 version that would be sexxaayyy

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 02:58 PM

I think i am going to order autometer p/n 2277 and be done with it.. That p/n is the pic in my ORIGINAL post.. it is only $8.95

kdick91 · 08-08-2009, 03:04 PM

Still see if it will fit without, popping the hood and just giving it a shot won't cost anything. Honestly, I think it is the right size, LS1s are too popular to screw up.

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kdick91

Still see if it will fit without, popping the hood and just giving it a shot won't cost anything. Honestly, I think it is the right size, LS1s are too popular to screw up.

Where are you suggesting that i try to see if mine fits?

kdick91 · 08-08-2009, 03:09 PM

To my knowledge, both heads are identical. If you know where the driver-side coolant temp is (directly in front of the flange of header/manifold, little plastic thing), pull that out and see.

twitchtwice · 08-08-2009, 03:22 PM

If I recall it is 12x1.5 I ordered mine from autobarn. I got to mine from the bottom as well. I had a lift so it was pretty easy. I think it was a 8 Allen wrench

TORCHD 02 TA · 08-08-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by twitchtwice

If I recall it is 12x1.5 I ordered mine from autobarn. I got to mine from the bottom as well. I had a lift so it was pretty easy. I think it was a 8 Allen wrench

You are correct it is supossed to be 1/8" NPT Female. 12mm x 1.5 Male.. And it is an 8mm Allen wrench from what i gathered