Who makes the best value performane guages? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

brillo · 08-26-2013, 08:57 AM

Looking for an accurate oil pressure gauge that isn't $200. The cheap mechanical one I have isn't working well.

xjohnx · 08-26-2013, 09:29 AM

AEM has some good ones. MSRP is 210. You can probably find them cheaper.

http://www.aemelectronics.com/gauges...l-pressure-46/

Sportsguy83 · 08-26-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by xjohnx

AEM has some good ones. MSRP is 210. You can probably find them cheaper.

http://www.aemelectronics.com/gauges...l-pressure-46/

Yes, yes indeed you can get it cheaper and ready to tap into the block!

@brillo

FS: Oil Pressure gauge

448hpsti · 08-26-2013, 10:29 AM

really digging the MTX line from Innovate, when you look at the 2 gauges in 1 thing the cost is justified

brillo · 08-26-2013, 10:50 AM

I'm using a scangauge for oil temp, water temp, IAT and ignition so really I just need a reliable electronic oil pressure gauge.

Sportsguy83, thank you for your help this weekend with my questions, your AEM gague is a litte out of my price range ~$100 and I already ordered the galley plug but I appreciate the offer.

Sportsguy83 · 08-26-2013, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by brillo

I'm using a scangauge for oil temp, water temp, IAT and ignition so really I just need a reliable electronic oil pressure gauge.

Sportsguy83, thank you for your help this weekend with my questions, your AEM gague is a litte out of my price range ~$100 and I already ordered the galley plug but I appreciate the offer.

PM'd

King Tut · 08-26-2013, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brillo

Looking for an accurate oil pressure gauge that isn't $200. The cheap mechanical one I have isn't working well.

This is your classic pick 2:

1. Accurate
2. Cheap
3. Reliable

brillo · 08-26-2013, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by King Tut

This is your classic pick 2:

1. Accurate
2. Cheap
3. Reliable

I guess I find it hard to believe you can't find all three in one gauge for less than $100.

qoncept · 08-26-2013, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by King Tut

This is your classic pick 2:

1. Accurate
2. Cheap
3. Reliable

It's also a great setup to only end up with 1 or 0.

A "cheap" gauge (say, under $50-150) should be just as accurate and reliable as "expensive." It's not until you get to "dirt cheap" that they're truly junk.

Autometer has been used forever and is as accurate and reliable as you're going to need. But they're ugly.

King Tut · 08-26-2013, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by qoncept

Autometer has been used forever and is as accurate and reliable as you're going to need. But they're ugly.

You can get a half sweep electrical Autometer for around $70, but that only satisfies Cheap and Reliable. I have no issues with Autometer gauges. I just find they look more at home in American muscle.

topazsparrow · 08-26-2013, 04:35 PM

Why hasn't anyone mentioned using Torque Pro?

If you've got a tablet or android phone, it's 5 bucks for the app... It's going to be as accurate as the sending unit that comes with the car.

Sportsguy83 · 08-26-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by topazsparrow

Why hasn't anyone mentioned using Torque Pro?

If you've got a tablet or android phone, it's 5 bucks for the app... It's going to be as accurate as the sending unit that comes with the car.

Because the OEM oil pressure sensor is not truly a range sensor, only sends one signal low pressure and when that low signal is sent, its already too late to save the engine. He wants a sensor with certain range (say 0-100 psi).

86_ZN6 · 08-26-2013, 04:39 PM

are p3cars gauges worth the money?

brillo · 08-27-2013, 10:38 AM

what are the specs of the idiot light anyways? how low does pressure have to fall for it to go off?

08-26-2013, 08:57 AM	#1
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08-26-2013, 10:50 AM	#5
brillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 506 Thanks: 18 Thanked 77 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm using a scangauge for oil temp, water temp, IAT and ignition so really I just need a reliable electronic oil pressure gauge. Sportsguy83, thank you for your help this weekend with my questions, your AEM gague is a litte out of my price range ~$100 and I already ordered the galley plug but I appreciate the offer. __________________ 2013 Firestorm FR-S, MTX, build date 1/13.

08-27-2013, 10:38 AM	#14
brillo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2013 Firestorm FR-S Location: Houston Posts: 506 Thanks: 18 Thanked 77 Times in 64 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	what are the specs of the idiot light anyways? how low does pressure have to fall for it to go off? __________________ 2013 Firestorm FR-S, MTX, build date 1/13.

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