Autometer oil temp guage..250F enough?

TransAm396
09-30-2006, 06:07 PM
Im getting an autometer OIL TEMP(elec) for my turbo lt4. Will the 100-250f be enough or will the oil get hotter than that?? I need 2 5/8 sport comp..and I wanted to get the 140-300f but i coouldnt find it.

OBE1 95Z28
09-30-2006, 10:57 PM
I installed a 2 1/16" 140 - 300F oil temp gauge; hottest I've seen so far is 210F.

TransAm396
10-01-2006, 03:26 AM
thats what I was looking to hear

OBE1 95Z28
10-13-2006, 10:28 AM
I was racing at Willow Springs this week with an air temperature of 80 degrees; I saw oil temps of 240 F.

TransAm396
10-13-2006, 10:34 AM
I was racing at Willow Springs this week with an air temperature of 80 degrees; I saw oil temps of 240 F.


Still not 250 ;)

OBE1 95Z28
10-13-2006, 10:44 AM
Still not 250 ;)

But it was only 80 F :)

TransAm396
10-13-2006, 11:23 AM
If it was a road course Ill be ok cuz my car wouldnt make it around a road course..plus..it never really gets hotter than 90 around here