Need Oil pressure, temp and Tranny temp gauges

[Mad Hatter]

Am getting the Boss LS dash pod for three gauges. Would like to get a set for Oil temp, Oil pressure and Tranny oil temp. Apart from the gauges themselves what else would I have to get??? Are all the sensors already on the car or do I need to source them too??

Seems strange to race a car without these so its about time to put them in..... But my electrical skill are not great so have been delaying. Was thinking of autometer since Ford racing is much more expensive... or is that for a reason??

 

[Grant 302]

I think they should get their own sensors and you'll have to tap them into your plumbing where you want your data to come from. Pre or post oil cooler etc.

I love gauges, but what I'd also want on a race car are BIG lights at or near the top of the dash for the warnings.

Like these:
http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/41371/10002/-1
http://www.jegs.com/p/JEGS-Performance-Products/JEGS-Warning-Light-Kits/1321858/10002/-1
https://www.summitracing.com/search...ct-line/longacre-gagelites-warning-light-kits

 

[302BOB]

Mad Hatter, you are right! The LS pod gauges should have come standard on all Bosses...Bare minimum for a "race car" I guess Ford thought most Boss owners wouldn't track their cars.....Boy were they wrong....or cheap... or BOTH!!!

 

[Mad Hatter]

Good idea on the lights. Ok, so I plump the sensors in the appropriate systems. I imagine that the same sensors would work for both the gauges and the lights?? Is their a standard voltage range for these things?? Going to install a oil cooler on the Mt82 and would like to see what the temp drop would be.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I see Jegs gauges are about half the price of Autometer.... and Autometer is less then half of ford racing... Are Jegs gauges decent??? Will get a warning light for oil pressure thats for sure.

 

[Grant 302]

Good idea on the lights. Ok, so I plump the sensors in the appropriate systems. I imagine that the same sensors would work for both the gauges and the lights?? Is their a standard voltage range for these things?? Going to install a oil cooler on the Mt82 and would like to see what the temp drop would be.

Some of those light sensors aren't good for gauges, they are simply an on/off switch for the pre-set temp or pressure.

I see Jegs gauges are about half the price of Autometer.... and Autometer is less then half of ford racing... Are Jegs gauges decent??? Will get a warning light for oil pressure thats for sure.

I like and 'trust' Autometer...can't really comment on Jeg's gauges.

 

[Mad Hatter]

trust is a important word!!

 

[Grant 302]

trust is a important word!!

I trust Jeg's to get me decent pricing!

 

[antman450]

I know for oil temp, I am going to use the sandwich plate on the oil filter, but where do you guys recommend tapping in for correct oil pressure? The pan does not seem like a good place. @VoodooBoss Where did you put yours?

 

[Mad Hatter]

in for the tips! Gauges are arriving any day now....

 

[2012-Boss]

What did you order for gauges? A number of the Autometer gauge series are fully programmable for low, high, and even higher warning temps or pressures. The light color and flashing backlight are also fully programmable.

My autometer gauges are programmed with blue backlights for low temps, switch to green for normal temps, and red or flashing red for high temps. Similar strategy for oil pressures.

 

[gww52]

I have the FR pod and added my own gauge setup.
Autometer 270 sweep with FR logo.
Water temp is picked up at the block heater location, oil pressure with a T at the OE location and Oil temp at the sandwich plate.
These engines definitely need an oil cooler.
I'm on my third try to get it right and BTW where I should have started.
948 is going in and we'll see how it does.

 

[Mad Hatter]

I hope to have them tomorrow, stuck in Customs... Not quite sure if my autometer gauges are that programmable.....

 

[desmo900]

Here’s my setup - I couldn’t be happier!


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[desmo900]

Of course I also added this, which increased my oil capacity from 8 to 10.5 qts.


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[2012-Boss]

I mounted my coolant temp sensor in the heater block port on the drivers side. You will need a brass reducer bushing for this.

I mounted my oil temp sensor in my thermostat housing before the oil coolers. If you mount it in a sandwich plate, try to put it pre-cooler.

My third gauge is trans temp using a drain port.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Nice oil pan! which one is that??? Am rebuilding my spare Mt82 now so will prepare it for the trans temp sensor and a oil cooler system at the same time. looking forward to having gauges and a better idea whats going on in my beloved beast. Also installing a lot of heat shields for the exhaust and starter motor etc!

 

[desmo900]

Nice oil pan! which one is that??? Am rebuilding my spare Mt82 now so will prepare it for the trans temp sensor and a oil cooler system at the same time. looking forward to having gauges and a better idea whats going on in my beloved beast. Also installing a lot of heat shields for the exhaust and starter motor etc!

It’s by Moroso in aluminum. Adding extra oil capacity helps with oils temps too.[emoji106]


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[antman450]

I have the FR pod and added my own gauge setup.
Autometer 270 sweep with FR logo.
Water temp is picked up at the block heater location, oil pressure with a T at the OE location and Oil temp at the sandwich plate.
These engines definitely need an oil cooler.
I'm on my third try to get it right and BTW where I should have started.
948 is going in and we'll see how it does.

May ne a stupid question, but where is the OE oil pressue location?