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Srjustin · 02-03-2012, 12:34 PM

Where do i hook up the thrmostat for the gauge? I have seen adapters but not sure what size? I have a stock sr20det and it is a sunpro water temp gauge.

Edwin562 · 02-03-2012, 12:53 PM

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rad hose adapter size should be 36mm. if i remember correctly...

Srjustin · 02-03-2012, 12:55 PM

So i need a adaptr 1 1/2 hose with a 36mm? And dose the sunpro run diffrent sizes? Or diffrent thread size?

rcdad123 · 02-03-2012, 02:31 PM

i would put the sun pro gauge on the thermostat housing on the hot side(under the thermostat). you should be able to drill a hole there to accept a 1/8 npt tap. you would have to work under the intake manifold though. but you can also install it on the outlet side. i would drill a couple of 1/8 inch holes on top of the thermostat though so you will have a constant water flow for the gauge to read.

Srjustin · 02-03-2012, 03:53 PM

How can i hook it up with out drilling a hole? I really dnt wanna do that

Srjustin · 02-03-2012, 05:03 PM

I wouldnt think it would be this hard to hook up a temp gauge.

Edwin562 · 02-03-2012, 05:05 PM

you can buy aftermarket hoses with a small port for temp sensor.

Blitz 75250 Silicone Upper Radiator Hose & Sensor Bung S13 SR20DET

Srjustin · 02-03-2012, 08:25 PM

I have seen the hose but thats a 100 bucks what bout the adaptor? They are 25 i just dnt know what size i need

psikolojikdeli · 02-28-2012, 05:51 PM

use a adaptor like this

38MM WATER TEMP GAUGE RADIATOR HOSE SENSOR ADAPTER BLUE | eBay

HellaFlushSRs13 · 02-29-2012, 12:24 PM

Hey I'm not trying to thread hijack but I was searching this myself and true to most forums it gave me 10000000000 different for sale thread hits, and was unable to get the answer I needed.

So I got a water temp gauge online and the pretext was "everything you need to install" not true as i need to get one of these radiator hose adapters. Do these work well and accurate? (Something about it not being in the direct path of moving coolant brings to mind issues with accuracy). Someone mentioned drilling into water pump housing, would this be more accurate? What about the radiator?.... Thanks once again and sorry bout the hijack, just never had to deal with this before as I've never had a faulty stock temp gauge, so I'm like WTF mate?

ryandriftingfat · 02-29-2012, 01:32 PM

I have one of these:

It uses a 1/8 NPT fitting, which is very common amongst senders you'd likely be using and included with many common gauges.

EDIT: Exact same size as your existing radiator hose, so cut your hose and put the adapter in between.

slydin240sx · 02-29-2012, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryandevilhorns

I have one of these:

It uses a 1/8 NPT fitting, which is very common amongst senders you'd likely be using and included with many common gauges.

EDIT: Exact same size as your existing radiator hose, so cut your hose and put the adapter in between.

I have the PBM adapter as well. Works just fine!

Stop making shit difficult....

Buy the PBM one or any other one. Doesn't really matter. Cut upper radiator hose in half. Install adapter in between the two pieces. Clamp it all up. Install sender. Connect sender wires to gauge. Add coolant if needed. Bleed system. Have accurate water temp readings from now on. Like a bauce!.!.!

HellaFlushSRs13 · 02-29-2012, 07:53 PM

Hey how much did that PBM adapter run you?

slydin240sx · 03-01-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellaFlushSRs13

Hey how much did that PBM adapter run you?

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It was 20 dollhairs. Plus shipping!

psikolojikdeli · 03-01-2012, 04:18 PM

bro its realy easy if u need help just p.m. i will explain it step by step

02-03-2012, 12:34 PM	#1
Srjustin Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fl Age: 31 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Water temp gauge Where do i hook up the thrmostat for the gauge? I have seen adapters but not sure what size? I have a stock sr20det and it is a sunpro water temp gauge.

02-29-2012, 01:32 PM	#11
ryandriftingfat Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: anaheim CA Age: 38 Posts: 790 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	I have one of these: It uses a 1/8 NPT fitting, which is very common amongst senders you'd likely be using and included with many common gauges. EDIT: Exact same size as your existing radiator hose, so cut your hose and put the adapter in between. __________________ WYLD STALLYNS http://instagram.com/ryandriftingfat

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02-03-2012, 12:53 PM	#2
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 31 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	POWERED BY MAX: rad hose adapter size should be 36mm. if i remember correctly...

02-03-2012, 12:55 PM	#3
Srjustin Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fl Age: 31 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So i need a adaptr 1 1/2 hose with a 36mm? And dose the sunpro run diffrent sizes? Or diffrent thread size?

02-03-2012, 02:31 PM	#4
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i would put the sun pro gauge on the thermostat housing on the hot side(under the thermostat). you should be able to drill a hole there to accept a 1/8 npt tap. you would have to work under the intake manifold though. but you can also install it on the outlet side. i would drill a couple of 1/8 inch holes on top of the thermostat though so you will have a constant water flow for the gauge to read.

02-03-2012, 03:53 PM	#5
Srjustin Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fl Age: 31 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How can i hook it up with out drilling a hole? I really dnt wanna do that

02-03-2012, 05:03 PM	#6
Srjustin Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fl Age: 31 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I wouldnt think it would be this hard to hook up a temp gauge.

02-03-2012, 05:05 PM	#7
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 31 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	you can buy aftermarket hoses with a small port for temp sensor. Blitz 75250 Silicone Upper Radiator Hose & Sensor Bung S13 SR20DET

02-03-2012, 08:25 PM	#8
Srjustin Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fl Age: 31 Posts: 152 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have seen the hose but thats a 100 bucks what bout the adaptor? They are 25 i just dnt know what size i need

02-28-2012, 05:51 PM	#9
psikolojikdeli Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: İstanbul - Turkey Age: 38 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	use a adaptor like this 38MM WATER TEMP GAUGE RADIATOR HOSE SENSOR ADAPTER BLUE \| eBay

02-29-2012, 12:24 PM	#10
HellaFlushSRs13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 707 - True Nor Cal Age: 34 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey I'm not trying to thread hijack but I was searching this myself and true to most forums it gave me 10000000000 different for sale thread hits, and was unable to get the answer I needed. So I got a water temp gauge online and the pretext was "everything you need to install" not true as i need to get one of these radiator hose adapters. Do these work well and accurate? (Something about it not being in the direct path of moving coolant brings to mind issues with accuracy). Someone mentioned drilling into water pump housing, would this be more accurate? What about the radiator?.... Thanks once again and sorry bout the hijack, just never had to deal with this before as I've never had a faulty stock temp gauge, so I'm like WTF mate?

02-29-2012, 07:53 PM	#13
HellaFlushSRs13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: 707 - True Nor Cal Age: 34 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey how much did that PBM adapter run you?

03-01-2012, 04:18 PM	#15
psikolojikdeli Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: İstanbul - Turkey Age: 38 Posts: 4 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	bro its realy easy if u need help just p.m. i will explain it step by step