Oil temperature probe location - filter housing or drain plug?
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Oil temperature probe location - filter housing or drain plug?
Well, I am planning to install my AEM oil temp gauge and trying to identify the better location:
1) Oil filter housing
2) Oil pan drain plug
I have an AEM oil temp gauge and think #1 above is easier as I am unsure how to pull off #2.
MR's have the drain plug bolt with built-in probe and signal lead, but not sure if that works well or can be made to work with the AEM gauge...
Any advice, people?
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1) Oil filter housing
2) Oil pan drain plug
I have an AEM oil temp gauge and think #1 above is easier as I am unsure how to pull off #2.
MR's have the drain plug bolt with built-in probe and signal lead, but not sure if that works well or can be made to work with the AEM gauge...
Any advice, people?
Thanks!
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So, I found this item which makes brain plug install easier, but not sure if it works with our oil pans
http://store.42draftdesigns.com/Univ...g_p_45-58.html
"Threaded for an 1/8"-27 NPT oil temp sender and M14x1.5 oil pan" - Anyone know our oil pan thread pitch and size?
Thanks!
EDIT - Evasive site says Evo ix 14x1.5 for this Kics drain plug....
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...ICS-DRAIN-PLUG
So, I guess only question that remains -which location is better?
http://store.42draftdesigns.com/Univ...g_p_45-58.html
"Threaded for an 1/8"-27 NPT oil temp sender and M14x1.5 oil pan" - Anyone know our oil pan thread pitch and size?
Thanks!
EDIT - Evasive site says Evo ix 14x1.5 for this Kics drain plug....
http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...ICS-DRAIN-PLUG
So, I guess only question that remains -which location is better?
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those are two good places, but there is potential problems with those locations.
In the oil pan, there is a large volume of oil just sitting, and many people argue that it will show a cooler temperature than what is flowing through the motor.
The oil filter housing mounting spot, commonly used with a oil filter sandwich is in the direct flow of the oil. A better spot, but many people claim that the sandwich will get head soaked and cause a higher reading because of this.
AMS has a remote sensor locater that seems to be a good choice. it just a steel braided line that mounts off of the filter housing or sandwich plate. Keeps vibration off of the sensor, and helps with the heat soak theory.
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...oducts_id=1201
In the oil pan, there is a large volume of oil just sitting, and many people argue that it will show a cooler temperature than what is flowing through the motor.
The oil filter housing mounting spot, commonly used with a oil filter sandwich is in the direct flow of the oil. A better spot, but many people claim that the sandwich will get head soaked and cause a higher reading because of this.
AMS has a remote sensor locater that seems to be a good choice. it just a steel braided line that mounts off of the filter housing or sandwich plate. Keeps vibration off of the sensor, and helps with the heat soak theory.
http://www.amsperformance.com/store/...oducts_id=1201
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