most reliable/ accurate oil pressure gauge

[shmoo]

how's it going guys?

I'm trying to pick out a goooood oil pressure gauge. seems like people like defi, some also haven't had a problem with autometer..

I'm just looking for a good electric oil pressure gauge. maybe with a warranty, but not at all necessary if the gauge can handle the test of time.

what are y'all running? I'll probably stick with it for other gauges that I end up getting.

I see that pampena sells aem, and I Could spend 200 on a gauge I just want something good...

I feel like if I ran what nascar. or f1 ran, I couldn't loose. unrealistic?

just looking for opinions, and some facts to back opinions up wouldn't be bad either.

_isiah

[DocWalt]

STACK is the best, IMO.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

defi or greddy

[shmoo]

yess, it seems like defi is pretty well liked

_isiah

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

They are a fairly close match to the stock gauges as well:

http://www.chrisbehnken.com/Images/photos/2013/WP_20130204_002Tf04_MgYt.jpg?635779047376828704

defi racer bf series red

[shmoo]

those gauges don't look bad at all. you have to remove the dash to get those gauges in nicely, don't you?

but like I said, I'm not as concerned with how the look as much as I am how long they last/ how durable they are

why did you pick greddy and defi by the way?

and why did you pick stack doc?

_isiah

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

those gauges don't look bad at all. you have to remove the dash to get those gauges in nicely, don't you?

but like I said, I'm not as concerned with how the look as much as I am how long they last/ how durable they are

why did you pick greddy and defi by the way?

and why did you pick stack doc?

_isiah

No, you don't have to remove the dash. There's room behind the passenger airbag on a 2G and on a 1G if you cut a small section behind the right of the instrument cluster (once you remove the main gauge cluster) you can get in there. Its a pain and perhaps easier to pull the dash, but I've never had the dash out to tell you.

I picked Defi because I trust US and Japanese manufacturers over anyone else and Defi has a long history of making good gauges. Greddy too. In fact from looking at them both I would postulate that Greddy and Defi have the same original manufacturer. The senders are pretty much identical. That is another good point, the defi and greedy gauge senders screw directly into the stock locations. The thread is the same and the senders are very compact.

[DocWalt]

I don't have a STACK (because I'm an idiot and wasted money on a POS VDO gauge) but I've heard they're on or above the quality level of greddy/defi and they're used in motorsports around the world because they're renowned for their accuracy/quality. I personally prefer STACK's style, which is why I'd choose them over greddy/defi. I don't think it much matters when you get to a known high quality gauge like any of those.

[anyonebutme]

Most NASCAR teams use the spek pro gauges by pro parts. Not really because of an accuracy standpoint but due to their NASCAR specific pit lane speedo operation.

F1 and the like uses aerospace senders that are hooked directly into the ecu can bus, and each sender can cost thousands. You have no use for 4 decimal accuracy.

In the consumer market, any gauge that will cost you around $200 each will be decent. Defi, greddy, spek, stack, aem, any gauge with a small diameter quality sender with a sensor ground will suffice. Even if you're off a few degrees or psi, its the change over time that matters not the absolute value.

[shmoo]

sweeet, thanks for the responses guys.

I'm thinking it'll be between greddy(if I can get my hands on one), defi, and stack.

I was using a prosport, it worked for a bit, but not nearly long enough. but, I suppose that I get what I pay for.

_isiah

[CoopKill]

STRI, I can report that what you see was accurate! :(

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[IPD]

You can't judge autometer by your experiences with Prosport. Prosports are WIDELY known to be completely junk. There are very, very few stories of people who have had any issues with Autometer. They may not be quite as popular, but they are the most solid bang for the buck.

We've also had 1 or 2 guys do a full gauge redo with their Nexus line. Looks bad-ass.

[anyonebutme]

True, but autometer quality varies by a wide margin based on which line you choose. They sell some pretty shitty gauges in some of their lines.

[Ange]

Greddys line with dual analog/digital readings are cool. So you can have oil pressure/watertemp in one. And they have 7 colour led backlight. I wanted one of those. But they are 450$ :S But if you want quality expect to pay I guess

GReddy (http://www.greddy.com/products/electronics/multi-da/)

[IPD]

True, but autometer quality varies by a wide margin based on which line you choose. They sell some pretty shitty gauges in some of their lines.

I've never had problems with their mechanicals. *shrug*

[DocWalt]

I've never had problems with their mechanicals. *shrug*

Sure, but a lot of people (myself included) have no interest in running an oil line into the car.

[anyonebutme]

They have a separation kit so it's just a line of alcohol inside, also not the point. I really don't recommend mechanical gauges in street cars and the only ones I do recommend are the glycerin dampened gauges. I have had 2 mechanical autometer boost gauges that sit at like 5 psi when the engine is off they are so inaccurate after a year of use. Their cheaper electric lines are pure shit was the point.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

Greddys line with dual analog/digital readings are cool. So you can have oil pressure/watertemp in one. And they have 7 colour led backlight. I wanted one of those. But they are 450$ :S But if you want quality expect to pay I guess

GReddy (http://www.greddy.com/products/electronics/multi-da/)

yes, I really like the multi d/a gauge, but I'm just not sure of a good place to mount it, due to its odd size.

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

STRI, I can report that what you see was accurate! :(

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Is your engine still giving problems?

[Ange]

yes, I really like the multi d/a gauge, but I'm just not sure of a good place to mount it, due to its odd size.

Yeah, odd size. Might work to shove them in with some force like the 60mm ones. Or shave down those last 2mm somehow. But shaving material off 450$ gauge might not be the smartest thing to do for resale value :S

[shmoo]

is there a particular series of greddy that is viewed as very good?

here's a new question:

do any of these "trusted" gauge companies have astounding customer service records? like to the point of replacing gauges after over a year of use?

y, what autometer gauges are the very good ones?

_isiah

[CoopKill]

Is your engine still giving problems?

Problem free sitting on the stand! WOrk begins this weekend... :p

[Chris@Rvengeperformance]

Problem free sitting on the stand! WOrk begins this weekend... :p

Did you ever find a smoking gun?

[CoopKill]

Did you ever find a smoking gun?

Other than the grooves in a 3k mile oil pump, no.

[Streamln1]

I run Tanabe VLS OLED, about 1 year so far, is accurate and and reliable so far. My only gripe about Tanabe is none of their gauges have a datalogging output wire.

What you want to look for, is a good gauge will usually have a 3 wire sensor, which is a powered and more accurate sensor than a 2 wire typical resistor type sending unit which only tells you the resistance value in relation to ground.

[thor'svr4]

I've never had problems with their mechanicals. *shrug*

+1. All of my cars use a mechanical oil pressure gauge. Its simple, no electronics, no wiring, not much can go wrong. Heck after i rebuilt my VR4s motor back in 09 I was paranoid about oil pressure on first startup. I installed a cheap-o sunpro mechanical oil pressure gauge just to have some piece of mind during my first start but after that initial start i started to like it and just left it in the car. Its been nearly 7 years and that mechanical cheep-o gauge is still reproducible and never given me any issues. Its not fancy, it cant output a signal, and isnt digital but its never failed me.