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: The installation required a Mishimoto oil sandwich plate for the oil pressure sender and custom drilling/tapping of the thermostat housing for the water temp sensor. Overcoming Challenges The Miata-Powered DATSUN Gets NEW GAUGES!
The Miata-powered Datsun project just reached a major interior milestone with the installation of a completely new set of gauges. This upgrade was essential because the original Datsun gauges were unable to communicate with the sensors of the modern Miata engine and ECU. For more details on this hybrid build, you
: Once re-wired and calibrated, the gauges fully functional and provided a clean, integrated look that honors both the Datsun's heritage and the Miata's reliability. This upgrade was essential because the original Datsun
: New tachometer, oil pressure gauge, and water temperature sensor.
: A modern solution that eliminates the need for mechanical engine sensors.