Oil pressure gauge

[UnleashedBeast]

I want to add a sensor to my Aeroforce Interceptor dual gauge setup to monitor oil pressure.

Oil Pressure Sensor

Can someone provide a picture, or details as to where the sensor will tap into the 5.4L engine to read oil pressure. I've searched, but no useful information was found. The only information I found is that it's possibly near one of the exhaust manifolds.

Thanks in advance.

 

[stkjock]

When mine was put in, it was placed just after the oil pump and before the filter, from the look of it. I have an Autometer.

 

[UnleashedBeast]

The proper placement would be in the exact location you describe, but need to see pics to map the install in my head before I begin.

Before the filter would allow me to know when the filter was becoming more restrictive, yes....I'm that anal about lubrication, but my oil posts suggests that. lol

 

[zporta]

you need to get npt fittings that allow you to tap into where the stock sensor near the filter is located.

you need a 1/4 tee and double male coupler as well as a 1/4 to 1/8 reducer for the aeroforce sensor.

copy?

 

[DavidHasselhoff]

I have a brand new aeroforce Oil Pressure Sensor kit with the 5v regulator if you want it, they've never been used. I'll do $50 plus shipping.

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Thanks Zak, that helps out a lot. What did you use to seal the threads?

I have a brand new aeroforce Oil Pressure Sensor kit with the 5v regulator if you want it, they've never been used. I'll do $50 plus shipping.

Sold! Sent you a PM.

 

[zporta]

I used a little bit of Teflon tape. Held it on the bottom of the threads so nothing would be exposed

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Excellent, I have some expensive teflon tape lying around I can use. Thanks again!

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Thanks again for the advice Zak, it worked perfectly.

You can see the completed project just above the oil filter.

 

[zporta]

No, just send me some amsoil now. Just kidding, glad I could help. Just added the slip lock and severe gear with my new diff cover

 

[UnleashedBeast]

I need a new diff cover. How would I convince Tob to send me one.....hmmm. lol

Why the Aeroforce isn't able to read the OEM sensor through the OBDII port is beyond me. Maybe the OEM sensor is on/off operation and not variable.

 

[zporta]

I have the finned 2010 diff cover if your interested. I did the tob make your own.

 

[UnleashedBeast]

I have the finned 2010 diff cover if your interested. I did the tob make your own.

I need one, but since I'm lazy....Tob needs to make one for me. :banana:

 

[zporta]

It took me about an hour with a belt sander and a dremel

 

[gr8snkbite]

I need a new diff cover. How would I convince Tob to send me one.....hmmm. lol

Why the Aeroforce isn't able to read the OEM sensor through the OBDII port is beyond me. Maybe the OEM sensor is on/off operation and not variable.

The sensors are plugged separately into the back of the Gage. Not read thru OBD. Then you have to input the conversion formula to read psi.

 

[6-Speed]

Beast:
Please post your oil pressure results preferably at different RPMs. Do you know the normal oil pressure or bypass pressure for the GT500 motor?

 

[UnleashedBeast]

The sensors are plugged separately into the back of the Gage. Not read thru OBD. Then you have to input the conversion formula to read psi.

Yes, I understand that, as I do all my own install work. It just puzzles me why the factory gauge isn't capable of it.

Beast:
Please post your oil pressure results preferably at different RPMs. Do you know the normal oil pressure or bypass pressure for the GT500 motor?

I can do a detailed SCT Livelink datalog for you.

I'm also assuming the spring bypass pressure is around 80-85 PSI, since I have never seen pressures greater than 85 PSI no matter what RPM the car is at, and what temperature the oil is at.

 

[stkjock]

Troy, as I understand it the factory viable is really an idiot light and doesn't have the range and increments that are needed to truly be recorded.

 

[Catmonkey]

It just puzzles me why the factory gauge isn't capable of it.

My understanding is that the factory uses a sending unit that makes the gauge little more than an idiot light. If you have as little as 5 psi of oil pressure, the gauge will read the same point on the gauge as it will at 80 psi. That's not real comforting. Ford did this some time in the late 80s. One mod a lot of the truck guys were doing was installing an earlier sending unit that had all the electronics to accurately read fuel pressure, but you still only had high and low marks that didn't give you the pressure you were running.

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Thanks for the input guys. I figured the OEM sensor was nothing more than an ON/OFF switch that didn't trigger until the pressure dropped below a specific PSI. Then the PCM would know to shut down the engine.