Best place to install oil temp sensor?

Destructo

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I want to install an oil temp gauge because I notice my oil pressure drops a bit after a few runs in autocross. Pressure doesn't come down far, but it goes lower than normal.

Where is the best place to mount the temp sensor? Before or after the oil cooler?

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I installed mine at the oil pressure sensor...bought an adapter so I could install both the pressure and temp sensor ..
Works very good
 
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What adapter? Does it keep the temp sensor in the oil flow? I'd be concerned about not getting the proper temp reading if it is not in the flow.
 

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It's a "normal" thread on adapter for temp and pressure sensors, should be easy to find...
 

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In the oil pan or pre cooler. You want to know how hot your oil is running, not the cooling ability of your cooler.
 
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I ended up getting a sandwich plate that will let me get the oil temp at the filter.
 
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