Help - Oil Temp Gauge / Gauge question

[Spencer Terry]

Hey everyone,

I run my Boss on the track from time to time and would like a way to track my oil temp (2012 model). What are some options that you have had success with? What all do I need to buy to make this work?

I think I need a gauge / Pod (does the gauge come with the hardware / sensor etc?). Thought I would ask for opinions on this. I may pull the A/C out so a gauge in the vent would be ideal to keep it out of my view? Thoughts?

 

[steveespo]

The Laguna Seca gauge pod is excellent but you do have to drill a hole for the wiring in the dash. https://www.americanmuscle.com/boss...MIw6LO_c6t5gIVhpOzCh3BIgO6EAQYBSABEgL32vD_BwE Speed of sound makes an A pillar mount that replaces the original trim in either 2 or 3 gauge setups. https://www.speedofsoundllc.com/2005-upMustangPod.html

 

[Mad Hatter]

Installed the LS pod as well, really like it! Installed Oil pressure, Engine oil and Tranny oil temp as well. An extra idiot light for oil pressure is very useful!!

 

[Spencer Terry]

Which gauges did you guys use? Does that not bother you on track (restricting view)?

 

[TMSBOSS]

I went with the Ford pod and added Auto Meter elite series gauges. These gauges allow for both high and low warnings, temp or pressure. Color, turn on points and solid or flashing modes are programmable. When the engine is warming up I have green lights flashing, when the fluids are up to min. temps the low warnings go off. Too high or temps causes a red light too low of pressure a flashing red light.

 

[302BOB]

An extra idiot light

I may fall under this category, sorry to say..

 

[Mad Hatter]

I may fall under this category, sorry to say..

Next time I will see if they can rig up some kind of electric shock too the rear end (mine, not the cars)

Also with Autometer gauges, Sport Comp i think they were.

Having the temp of the tranny was an eye opener... was getting hotter then the engine!

 

[Coz]

If you only need one gauge then use the Roush Vent Pod:

https://www.roushperformance.com/mustang-gauge-pod-vent-2010-2012.html

It will still allow that vent to remain functional.

If you don't mind, I'd like to partially hijack this thread to ask the others what port they are using. Hopefully this is still relevant and helpful to you.

I have a Mishimoto sandwich plate with the 1/4" ports on the side. The outboard side is the "hot" side going out to my oil cooler and I can't simply install my Ford/Autometer sending unit since it will hit the alternator.


I can use 90-fitting along with a short extension and run it toward the rear of the sandwich plate and install it there. An alternative is to use the Glowshift adapter that goes into the oil pressure port on the block and lets you install the sending unit there.



https://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oil-sensor-thread-adapter-for-ford-mustang-gt-f-150-5-0l-coyote/

Autometer has an installation video using a homemade adapter to do the same thing as the Glowshift adapter.

The Glowshift has an advantage over Autometer's homemade solution, or the 90-degree fitting/extension off the sandwich plate, since there are fewer connnections to get loose or leak.

I know another alternative is to use the oil level idiot light port on the oil pan but I'd rather not get rid of that and it seems that may not provide the highest temp readings.

 

[Spencer Terry]

Very helpful as this was going to be my next question. Where / how are people routing the sensor for the temp readings!

 

[2012Boss302]

I put this in the pan in place of the oil level sensor for my temp probe.



I use this gauge with a Roush A/C vent pod. The gauge is programmable to change color for your low and high temp. When mine reaches 260* it flashes red. You can get this gauge from Autometer.....

 

[Spencer Terry]

If you only need one gauge then use the Roush Vent Pod:

https://www.roushperformance.com/mustang-gauge-pod-vent-2010-2012.html

It will still allow that vent to remain functional.

If you don't mind, I'd like to partially hijack this thread to ask the others what port they are using. Hopefully this is still relevant and helpful to you.

I have a Mishimoto sandwich plate with the 1/4" ports on the side. The outboard side is the "hot" side going out to my oil cooler and I can't simply install my Ford/Autometer sending unit since it will hit the alternator.
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I can use 90-fitting along with a short extension and run it toward the rear of the sandwich plate and install it there. An alternative is to use the Glowshift adapter that goes into the oil pressure port on the block and lets you install the sending unit there.

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https://www.glowshiftdirect.com/oil-sensor-thread-adapter-for-ford-mustang-gt-f-150-5-0l-coyote/

Autometer has an installation video using a homemade adapter to do the same thing as the Glowshift adapter.

The Glowshift has an advantage over Autometer's homemade solution, or the 90-degree fitting/extension off the sandwich plate, since there are fewer connnections to get loose or leak.

I know another alternative is to use the oil level idiot light port on the oil pan but I'd rather not get rid of that and it seems that may not provide the highest temp readings.

Ok I purchased the gauge and a roush vent pod. I’m assuming the gauge comes with the sending unit? I like your idea of putting the sending unit on the block for more accurate temp readings. Does removing the oil pressure sensor or even the low oil level sensor in place of the sending unit cause any dash lights to pop up?
I’d almost rather put the sensor on my sandwich plate, but agree the amount of fittings just adds areas of failure if you need to route it backward to avoid the alternator. Coz, which route did you decide to go? Success?
This is the gauge I purchased.

 

[Coz]

This is the gauge I purchased

The gauge you ordered is a mechanical gauge which means it actually has an actual oil line going into the gauge. Cancel your order and buy an electrical gauge. And yes, they come with the sending unit and wire. I would also recommend you shealth the wire in a heat resistant tube in the area ose to the engine and headers.

I'm going with the Glowshift adapter. My understanding is that if you decide to go with the low level sensor port the idiot light will not go on.

 

[Spencer Terry]

The gauge you ordered is a mechanical gauge which means it actually has an actual oil line going into the gauge. Cancel your order and buy an electrical gauge. And yes, they come with the sending unit and wire. I would also recommend you shealth the wire in a heat resistant tube in the area ose to the engine and headers.

I'm going with the Glowshift adapter. My understanding is that if you decide to go with the low level sensor port the idiot light will not go on.

Ah, wish they would explain that on the website...
So I see analog / digital and then I see step gauges or air core?
Guess I’ll need to do more research. I did plan to wrap the line in some heat resistant material. Thanks for the assist!

 

[Spencer Terry]

Anyone have luck with the analog gauges?
https://www.autometer.com/2-1-16-oi...I7dR5jjlL0Aah82-Y2UaAsJtEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Coz]

Link is to a digital gauge. No experience with those.​

 

[Spencer Terry]

Link is to a digital gauge. No experience with those.​

Yup, I meant digital... sheesh. I found a step electric gauge for $200 with Ford performance logo. Has the full sweep. Going that route.

thanks for the help! I’ll post how the install goes.

 

[boardkat]

FWIW the FP350S pan I put on the car doesn’t have a port for the oil level sensor - no idiot lights or codes have been thrown since it’s been disconnected.