Oil temp sensor as 1/8npt??
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2022
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Oil temp sensor as 1/8npt??
I am putting in an oil cooler set up, but want to retain the DIC oil pressure reading, and unfortunately improved racing's adapters are out of stock until the end of the year. I'm running some events next month and need a quick fix. There are tons of 1/8npt sensors out there, but none have the same resistance band so the readings won't be accurate. I may try an adapter to fit the big ole gm sensor, but have doubts again about the accuracy if the sensor is pushed back. There is always the extra gauge option, but I'm not there yet. Any ideas appreciated.
Drifting
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Burning Brakes
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From: Miami, Fl
Went through this a few weeks back when I was about to pull the trigger on their kit (never did). In my research I found that the Standard Motor Products #TX73 (used in some 90s Saturns) has the same resistance as the one in our cars. Bad part is that it uses some weird connector.
I had also found another one that could work, but forgot who offered it. Wasn't plug and play either though. Will update my post if I can find it.
UPDATE: Pretty sure this is the other one I had found: https://controls.is/shop/MiniTempSensor
Not plug and play either, but it at least includes a connector.
I had also found another one that could work, but forgot who offered it. Wasn't plug and play either though. Will update my post if I can find it.
UPDATE: Pretty sure this is the other one I had found: https://controls.is/shop/MiniTempSensor
Not plug and play either, but it at least includes a connector.
Last edited by G_Loc; Aug 28, 2022 at 11:32 PM.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Apr 2022
Posts: 15
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Went through this a few weeks back when I was about to pull the trigger on their kit (never did). In my research I found that the Standard Motor Products #TX73 (used in some 90s Saturns) has the same resistance as the one in our cars. Bad part is that it uses some weird connector.
I had also found another one that could work, but forgot who offered it. Wasn't plug and play either though. Will update my post if I can find it.
UPDATE: Pretty sure this is the other one I had found: https://controls.is/shop/MiniTempSensor
Not plug and play either, but it at least includes a connector.
I had also found another one that could work, but forgot who offered it. Wasn't plug and play either though. Will update my post if I can find it.
UPDATE: Pretty sure this is the other one I had found: https://controls.is/shop/MiniTempSensor
Not plug and play either, but it at least includes a connector.
Thank you all for your help. I may just be going to an aftermarket gauge that comes with its own sensor.
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Orlando FL - USA
We were able to source around 150 connectors from Delphi, so we will have a limited number of sensors back in stock within the next 3-4 weeks. After that, we may not have them again until next year, but we are still looking for other solutions. We will likely stock some sensors without connectors so customers can splice them in themselves as well.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 820
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From: Miami, Fl
We were able to source around 150 connectors from Delphi, so we will have a limited number of sensors back in stock within the next 3-4 weeks. After that, we may not have them again until next year, but we are still looking for other solutions. We will likely stock some sensors without connectors so customers can splice them in themselves as well.
Supporting Vendor
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 551
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From: Orlando FL - USA
Once we have coolers in stock, you will be able to order, but it will ship without the sensor. If you want a sensor, just contact us when they are in stock and we will send you one for free.
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