Oil pressure/temp gauges & block8head.com gauge pod - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

dp1 · 03-10-2016, 06:54 AM

Looking at getting dedicated oil pressure and temp gauges and already have p3. Would like to free up obd2 (disconnect p3) so I can log with my MX wifi odb2 while on track.

Not sure if the block8head.com pod (ideal placement for me) is sturdy enough for track, especially the dual pod. Alternatively I could put a single oil pressure gauge on top and oil temp in vent instead of p3.

Your experience with the dual block8head gauge pod on track/ax? Thx

go_a_way1 · 03-10-2016, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dp1

Looking at getting dedicated oil pressure and temp gauges and already have p3. Would like to free up obd2 (disconnect p3) so I can log with my MX wifi odb2 while on track.

Not sure if the block8head.com pod (ideal placement for me) is sturdy enough for track, especially the dual pod. Alternatively I could put a single oil pressure gauge on top and oil temp in vent instead of p3.

Your experience with the dual block8head gauge pod on track/ax? Thx

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I hear they are good and wish he was making those when I did my gauge. I just have a factory pillar that I had a guy mould a pod it turned out really well and looks OEM

dp1 · 03-10-2016, 10:01 PM

Also, did anyone install new sensors for both oil pressure and oil temperature? I saw posts on the oil pressure sensor but still searching for the best oil temp sensor location. I know I can read oil temp via odb2 but would like to free it up.

BRZtoni · 03-12-2016, 04:20 PM

im using their single vent pod since im using the ATI vent pod its nicely built using OEM vent

xwd · 03-13-2016, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by dp1

Also, did anyone install new sensors for both oil pressure and oil temperature? I saw posts on the oil pressure sensor but still searching for the best oil temp sensor location. I know I can read oil temp via odb2 but would like to free it up.

There are some threads on this but there is another tap location on top of the block. I use that one for oil pressure and then just replaced the factory oil pressure warning sensor with the temp one.

BRZtoni · 03-13-2016, 10:53 AM

they do sell dual monitor gauges which im using

dp1 · 03-13-2016, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by xwd

There are some threads on this but there is another tap location on top of the block. I use that one for oil pressure and then just replaced the factory oil pressure warning sensor with the temp one.

Thanks, did you have a chance to compare oil temp readings from the new oil temp sensor you installed in the oil pressure warning sensor location to the oil temps from stock sensor, accessible thru odb2?

dp1 · 03-14-2016, 04:00 PM

I've been introduced to Stack gauges and like their flash-beyond-threshold design. Gauge model: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sgg-st3502/overview/

Could 120-130psi cold start pressures damage this 100psi max gauge in any way? I assume not but please chime in.

Blue Gt · 03-14-2016, 05:57 PM

I asked about these on the STX thread but have no response yet. I am wondering if anyone has tried the Longacre stepper motor gauges in a twin?

dp1 · 03-15-2016, 03:15 PM

Ok, ordered Stack 3502 gauge and single vent gauge pod from block8head.com. Will be installed by EFI Logics by mid-April. Was considering both oil pressure/temp gauges but pressure is key and I can glance at the p3 gauge only when I see that the pressure gauge is flashing...less things to be distracted by in the direct field of vision. Thanks for responses

FRSKEV · 03-18-2016, 01:47 PM

Post them up when you get them installed

dp1 · 04-22-2016, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FRSKEV

Post them up when you get them installed

Need to configure the pressure gauge but it's bright, it looks great and it changes colors (white/green/? - haven't read instructions or pushed it into the danger/blinking mode yet, that one is probably red)

Top left is Stack pressure 0-100 PSI gauge, bottom left is P3 (I keep it on oil temp) and the right gauge is AFR/boost. I'll take better pictures when I have some time.

dp1 · 04-23-2016, 04:33 PM

Better pictures

Alan · 04-24-2016, 11:17 AM

Danko - how solid is the mounting of the blockhead part? Thinking about the 2 or 3 pod model. Going to run DEFI gauges.

03-10-2016, 06:54 AM	#1
dp1 driving smoother faster Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Sold Location: Some Posts: 990 Thanks: 630 Thanked 471 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil pressure/temp gauges & block8head.com gauge pod Looking at getting dedicated oil pressure and temp gauges and already have p3. Would like to free up obd2 (disconnect p3) so I can log with my MX wifi odb2 while on track. Not sure if the block8head.com pod (ideal placement for me) is sturdy enough for track, especially the dual pod. Alternatively I could put a single oil pressure gauge on top and oil temp in vent instead of p3. Your experience with the dual block8head gauge pod on track/ax? Thx Last edited by dp1; 03-14-2016 at 04:23 PM.

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BRZtoni Turbo E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 13 wrb brz Location: torrance, ca Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 172 Thanked 555 Times in 349 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	im using their single vent pod since im using the ATI vent pod its nicely built using OEM vent __________________ Flex Fuel Turbo BRZ

03-13-2016, 10:53 AM	#6
BRZtoni Turbo E85 Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 13 wrb brz Location: torrance, ca Posts: 1,093 Thanks: 172 Thanked 555 Times in 349 Posts Mentioned: 32 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	they do sell dual monitor gauges which im using __________________ Flex Fuel Turbo BRZ

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Blue Gt Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Minnesota Posts: 69 Thanks: 16 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Aftermarket gauges for the twins I asked about these on the STX thread but have no response yet. I am wondering if anyone has tried the Longacre stepper motor gauges in a twin? Attached Images

03-15-2016, 03:15 PM	#10
dp1 driving smoother faster Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Sold Location: Some Posts: 990 Thanks: 630 Thanked 471 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oil pressure/temp gauges & block8head.com gauge pod Ok, ordered Stack 3502 gauge and single vent gauge pod from block8head.com. Will be installed by EFI Logics by mid-April. Was considering both oil pressure/temp gauges but pressure is key and I can glance at the p3 gauge only when I see that the pressure gauge is flashing...less things to be distracted by in the direct field of vision. Thanks for responses

03-10-2016, 10:01 PM	#3
dp1 driving smoother faster Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Sold Location: Some Posts: 990 Thanks: 630 Thanked 471 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Also, did anyone install new sensors for both oil pressure and oil temperature? I saw posts on the oil pressure sensor but still searching for the best oil temp sensor location. I know I can read oil temp via odb2 but would like to free it up.

03-14-2016, 04:00 PM	#8
dp1 driving smoother faster Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Sold Location: Some Posts: 990 Thanks: 630 Thanked 471 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been introduced to Stack gauges and like their flash-beyond-threshold design. Gauge model: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sgg-st3502/overview/ Could 120-130psi cold start pressures damage this 100psi max gauge in any way? I assume not but please chime in.

03-18-2016, 01:47 PM	#11
FRSKEV Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: FRS Location: Austin, TX Posts: 89 Thanks: 23 Thanked 47 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Post them up when you get them installed __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S Autox - Track Paint Protection Film Pro

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dp1 driving smoother faster Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Sold Location: Some Posts: 990 Thanks: 630 Thanked 471 Times in 286 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Better pictures Attached Images

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