I think I’m going to order up a few and pre-tap them
80 Series Aftermarket Gauge Choices & Mounting Options
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BillyGoatMTB
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Is this on the market? If so how would look at it and on order? Thanks
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Sure is! You can see it here: Delta Vehicle Systems - FJ80/FZJ80/LX450 Shifter Console - $ 375.00 USD and read about it here: Is anybody still interested in a center console?
BillyGoatMTB
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WOW! That's very nice!
Yeah, that just looks like quality right there.
I gotta admit I like this far better than the tweaker-bait of the A-pillar unit (despite having tried to make it work).
While guage placement means you glance down, not having a big pod advertising your 80 from 30’ in a parking lot (assumes you aren’t on tires, lift, armor) - helps.
A person has to get close to know you’re probably running anything from a SC/turbo to a LS3/LSA under that hood.
Better pry the lizard off the grille then, too...
was searching a way to plug in a sensor to monitor Trans temp and knew I saw a thread somewhere long time ago. Anyway, for those that also want to add an extra sensor here's the info needed.
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Transmission Temp Gauge install w/pics
This is what I finally did to install a transmission temp gauge. I know a lot of people have installed senders in the lines, and other various places, all of which are nice set ups, but I wanted something simple and easy. I wanted to install the sender in place of the drain plug. The...
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I remember this thread. There's another and better option out. I'll make it quick, stay away from placing the sender in the pan. It's not an accurate representation of what's going on with the trans fluid temperature. Get a new union for the line out of the transmission, drill and tap it for the sending unit.
Edit: Here's one of them.
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Edit: Here's one of them.
HDJ81/FZJ80 Tranny Temp Gauge
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Search the diesel section. A temp sender in the pan is near useless. One can replace the OEM sender in the cooler union or Wholesale Automatics sells a pre-drilled union that accommodates both or drill and tap your own union at the elbow to accommodate both.
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Question....
I want to be able to send Oil pressure sender data using an aftermarket VDO 360 025 Gauge Pressure Sender (instead of the factory sender supplied by Joey). I want the data sent to both the PLX gauge and also still have the idiot light on the dash cluster. The factory wiring harness for that sensor is simple 2 wires (one for pressure and one for the warning light (WK). Does anyone happen to know if I can just hook all 4 (2 per terminal) wires to the VDO oil pressure sender? Or will I need to install the factory oem and the VDO sender so the lines are separated? I'm trying to reduce the amount of T's needed. Less places to look for oil leaks and also want to minimize it looking stupid running 2 Wits End PeacePipe Ts together.
I want to be able to send Oil pressure sender data using an aftermarket VDO 360 025 Gauge Pressure Sender (instead of the factory sender supplied by Joey). I want the data sent to both the PLX gauge and also still have the idiot light on the dash cluster. The factory wiring harness for that sensor is simple 2 wires (one for pressure and one for the warning light (WK). Does anyone happen to know if I can just hook all 4 (2 per terminal) wires to the VDO oil pressure sender? Or will I need to install the factory oem and the VDO sender so the lines are separated? I'm trying to reduce the amount of T's needed. Less places to look for oil leaks and also want to minimize it looking stupid running 2 Wits End PeacePipe Ts together.
I ran my aftermarket sensors (temp & pressure) off a sandwich plate adapter that was threaded for 2 sensors. It fits flush between the engine block & oil filter.
URD Oil Filter Sandwich Plate Adapter for Sensor Ports
This sandwich plate adapter installed under the oil filter and gives you three ports for installing oil pressure and temperature sensors and provides an oil source for a turbocharger. Fits Toyota trucks that use a spin on type oil filter.
www.urdusa.com
Yeah I was thinking sandwich plate if I'm unable to only use just the aftermarket oil sender. Ideally I want to use the single aftermarket oil sensor to send signals to both the PLX and oem in dash idiot light. I still want the dash light just in case if I don't catch it on the gauge. I like the idea of backups!
Im running both OEM & aftermarket displays.
my aftermarket has an illuminated & audible warning indicators. I can’t imagine you could miss all of those warnings.
ok so stock sender in block with oem wiring and then sandwich plate for aftermarket sensors.
Do you know if I just ran that single aftermarket oil sender in the Wits End Turbo Tee if I can tap all 4 wires into the same sender? I'm wondering if that would cause a low voltage or something and weaken the signal.
sorry, that Question is way above my pay grade.
hopefully someone with more knowledge will chime in.
This looks great. Do you have an photos of the hardware you used to mount the autometer plate?
I'll make sure to get some pics posted as soon as I can. The Turbo/gauge install turned out great, couldn't be happier. I had to hit pause on the project for awhile, outta town working some serious OT. Looking forward to getting back to it soon!