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[WIP] Custom Guage Install, 5.4 3v, 4R75E (Oil Pressure Guage and Transmission Temp)

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Old 04-24-2014, 06:34 PM
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Thanks for the great write up. BTW your fuel gauge looks exactly like mine 90% of the time LMAO
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This is probably an off topic question but does your a/c still blow out from behind your gauge? I've been looking at doing the same thing but with an oil gauge!
Yes. It is a Roush vent pod and air comes out all the way around it.
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Updated some pics guys, Post 3
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Originally Posted by Blown Ford
Might want to consider a dual gauge pod. I found this one on ebay for $25. There are also A-pillar pods in single, dual, and triple. Cleans things up a lot.
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nice guages i was thinking to myself about those today as well. I like my air vent adjusters tho, i like em blowing right in my face lol.

The one in the center up top is nice but idk not trying to over do it lol

My your trans is cold also
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Originally Posted by Blown Ford
Might want to consider a dual gauge pod. I found this one on ebay for $25. There are also A-pillar pods in single, dual, and triple. Cleans things up a lot.
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Did you tap into the oil lines with a T for the transmission guage or did you get a filter adapter? And got any pics so i can get a idea of how to angle mine if you did?
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Oil pressure guage installed, see post #3
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Great write up!

How much did you pay for that oil filter adaptor And where did you get it?
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Thanks and Links are in the post man! They say AMAZON out beside it,

Got it from here and was at the house in 3 days or so
Amazon.com: GlowShift Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter - 22mm 1.5 Thread: Automotive Amazon.com: GlowShift Oil Filter Sandwich Adapter - 22mm 1.5 Thread: Automotive
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Also right now if you like glowshifts guages better. Here is there coupon they sent me

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what oil filter adapter did you use? do you have a part # ?

Edit: Think i found a adapter on ebay .. Im pretty sure the fl820s fliter is a M22x1.5 thread

thanks for the write up !

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Filter-Adapter-Gauge-install-oil-temp-pressure-M22-/280651205334?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item41581d8ad6&vxp=mtr
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