Replacing the oil temp gauge and sensor with aftermarket one

DriftKr6l · 05-20-2013, 06:10 PM

I will be replacing the stock gauge with an aftermarket one.
Does anyone know if I can just pull the stick oil temp sensor out and replace it with the after market one, or will the car go into limp mode because the ECU will not be seeing oil temps?

Guard Dad · 05-20-2013, 07:33 PM

The triple gauges are a single unit so it will be all three or nothing.

Someone has already done this with some success. The photos looked great and he said that it did not create any computer issues.

I am not sure where the thread is (you will need to do a search) but it went into considerable detail on all aspects of the conversion. Find that thread and you should have most of the answers that you are looking for.

Guard Dad · 05-20-2013, 07:46 PM

The thread is by JP-370Z

It is titled "Just swapped the triple meter OEM gauge".

It is located in the Exterior & Interior forum.

Hope this helps.

DriftKr6l · 05-20-2013, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the help guys.

I realized that they were all linked when I tried to replace the clock with an oil press gauge :P (see my build thread).

So I ordered an after market oil temp and volt gauges.

wstar · 05-20-2013, 08:22 PM

I doubt you can remove the OEM sensor and have everything just fine. The stock ECU uses that for (at least) monitoring oil overheat limp-mode at 280 and 300 F.

Nut_N_Much · 05-20-2013, 08:29 PM

Best way is to leave the stock sensor in place and tap the oil pan for the new gauge. I am doing this now on my build.

Or you can spend $150.00 on this http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=4652

DriftKr6l · 05-20-2013, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by wstar

I doubt you can remove the OEM sensor and have everything just fine. The stock ECU uses that for (at least) monitoring oil overheat limp-mode at 280 and 300 F.

That is exactly what I was thinking. Im already tapped into the press sensor with a tee, really wanna stay away from another tee off on the temp sensor. Taping the pan sounds like pita.

Baer383 · 05-20-2013, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DriftKr6l

That is exactly what I was thinking. Im already tapped into the press sensor with a tee, really wanna stay away from another tee off on the temp sensor. Taping the pan sounds like pita.

Just put a Greddy turbo oil pan on ,it has the hole already threaded for the gauge.
That's what I did and replaced all 3 dash gauges with Defi.

GaleForce · 05-20-2013, 09:07 PM

Or you can get an oil pan spacer and drill/thread a hole in it.

You have a few options to choose from

Nut_N_Much · 05-21-2013, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriftKr6l

That is exactly what I was thinking. Im already tapped into the press sensor with a tee, really wanna stay away from another tee off on the temp sensor. Taping the pan sounds like pita.

Hey brother,
This is what I decided today to do for mine. I am adding this at the oil cooler.

JEGS Performance Products 110530 JEGS Fuel Pressure Gauge In-Line Adapter Fittings

No mess, easy add on..

Baer383 · 05-21-2013, 08:09 PM

Yeah they work good I have one for my fan on the oil cooler.

SouthArk370Z · 05-21-2013, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Nut_N_Much

Hey brother,
This is what I decided today to do for mine. I am adding this at the oil cooler.

No mess, easy add on..

I'm assuming this would go on the cooler inlet. If not, do you have to compensate for the lower temperature reading on the outlet or just use it as-is?

Baer383 · 05-21-2013, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I'm assuming this would go on the cooler inlet. If not, do you have to compensate for the lower temperature reading on the outlet or just use it as-is?

You can put it anywhere you want ,but it depends on it's specific job depends on where it goes

SouthArk370Z · 05-21-2013, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Baer383

You can put it anywhere you want ...

I get nervous when you start a sentence that way.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baer383

... ,but it depends on it's specific job depends on where it goes

I was wondering about when used for an oil temp gauge on the dash.

Baer383 · 05-21-2013, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

I was wondering about when used for an oil temp gauge on the dash.

I put mine in the oil pan for the temp gauge in the dash,the other is in the hot side line right before the oil cooler for the fan.

05-20-2013, 06:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
DriftKr6l Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove Vlg, Ill Posts: 166 Drives: 09 370Z, 10 GT-R Rep Power: 12	Replacing the oil temp gauge and sensor with aftermarket one I will be replacing the stock gauge with an aftermarket one. Does anyone know if I can just pull the stick oil temp sensor out and replace it with the after market one, or will the car go into limp mode because the ECU will not be seeing oil temps?

05-20-2013, 07:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	The triple gauges are a single unit so it will be all three or nothing. Someone has already done this with some success. The photos looked great and he said that it did not create any computer issues. I am not sure where the thread is (you will need to do a search) but it went into considerable detail on all aspects of the conversion. Find that thread and you should have most of the answers that you are looking for. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.

05-20-2013, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	The thread is by JP-370Z It is titled "Just swapped the triple meter OEM gauge". It is located in the Exterior & Interior forum. Hope this helps. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff.

05-20-2013, 08:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I doubt you can remove the OEM sensor and have everything just fine. The stock ECU uses that for (at least) monitoring oil overheat limp-mode at 280 and 300 F. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

05-20-2013, 08:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Best way is to leave the stock sensor in place and tap the oil pan for the new gauge. I am doing this now on my build. Or you can spend $150.00 on this http://www.z1motorsports.com/g37_370...oducts_id=4652 __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html Last edited by Nut_N_Much; 05-20-2013 at 08:32 PM.

05-20-2013, 07:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
DriftKr6l Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Elk Grove Vlg, Ill Posts: 166 Drives: 09 370Z, 10 GT-R Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the help guys. I realized that they were all linked when I tried to replace the clock with an oil press gauge :P (see my build thread). So I ordered an after market oil temp and volt gauges.

05-20-2013, 09:07 PM	#9 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Or you can get an oil pan spacer and drill/thread a hole in it. You have a few options to choose from Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

05-21-2013, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 30	Yeah they work good I have one for my fan on the oil cooler. Nut_N_Much likes this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

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