Oil Temperature gauge

[BlitZ]

Hi all,
I am wondering which set up is most suiable for me..

I have been advised to get mechanical as they are more accurate and that no oil lines need to be run into the cabin unlike oil pressure gauages..

however what are the downsides to a mechanical one? or should i simply get electrical and why?

From my understanding i would need
- gauage (either eletrical or mechanical
- electrical lines for electrical or copper line for mechanical
- sensor

is it the same sensor for both mechanical and electrical...
whats the easiest and most accurate spot to place the sensor? im trying to avoid tapping sump..

thanks for all these noob questions

[ECU-MAN]

a good quality electrical one will be fine.

the quickest and easiest way is to get an adaptor plate for the oil filter.

[.::F[L]Y::.]

Dan,

get defi man, they are pricey but damn they are good!

[BlitZ]

a good quality electrical one will be fine.

the quickest and easiest way is to get an adaptor plate for the oil filter.

yesh .. that leads to my next quesstion ...
does brand matter? I was thinking about ebay $20 shizzle ahaha
are the sandwich plates the same for electrical and mechanical?

and also.. i have heard its unaccurate at somsome position especially at the head.. how important is it to install at the sump?

[BlitZ]

Dan,

get defi man, they are pricey but damn they are good!

hahha can i get anyhting as a kit for hondas? complete with everything?

[SKREMN]

I got a electronic one and these days i think they are the same with accuracty

i drilled out and tapped the middle of my sump plug
easy and clean job
no leaks no problems
allready had oil cooler and relocation kit but no extra ports for a temp sensor