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Oil pressure gauge

Started by Flexthis2011EB, June 25, 2016, 12:52:46 PM

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Flexthis2011EB

I cannot seem to find where to tap into for an aftermarket mechanical oil pressure gauge on my 11 flex eco but ill i find is a pressure switch which doesnt look like a place to tap into. Any ideas where i can get the pressure reading from?
2011 Ford Flex AWD Ecoboost 3.5l twinturbo

glock-coma

The sensor is by the oil filter I think, but it's only for a light. Your probably going
to have to change the sensor with one that's compatible with the gauge your using. That's what I did on my old 97 sho.
2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

SHOdded

No way to T off the pressure switch mounting point?
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

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Quote from: Flexthis2011EB on June 25, 2016, 12:52:46 PM
I cannot seem to find where to tap into for an aftermarket mechanical oil pressure gauge on my 11 flex eco but ill i find is a pressure switch which doesnt look like a place to tap into. Any ideas where i can get the pressure reading from?
You could try an oil filter adaptor ring. Multiple taps come on most... Use oil pressure that goes with your guage, use oil temp, and still have available ports. Most guage manufacturers make one.

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Flexthis2011EB

Quote from: SHOdded on June 25, 2016, 03:31:06 PM
No way to T off the pressure switch mounting point?
 

Im honestly not too sure. Not from what i gathered online but when i get home im going to jack her up take a better look
2011 Ford Flex AWD Ecoboost 3.5l twinturbo

glock-coma

2010 red candy metallic non PP 402B
AJPTURBO 2 BAR Tune Stock 14.1@100.3 / Tuned 12.83@107.7
K&N panel, RX OCC, Sp-534 @.30 Tint 50%F-35%R BOV bypass
1997 SHO silver frost (sold)
1990 SHO triple black 5-speed (saved my life)

JCam550

That's exactly what I did.  I installed a oil pressure and a oil temp gauge.  Workers great.  Here's the one I used

http://prosportgauges.com/oil-filter-adaptor-plate.aspx

Use the M22 x 1.5
2010 SHO - Tuxedo Black, 402a, non-PP, Unleashed 93 Octane, 3 Bar, 170 T Stat, 534 plugs, MDesign intake, BOV VTA, 5% window tint all around, 2013 fender badges, Snow Stage 2 water/meth, JLT catch can, Amsoil fluids, Tommy Z grille, H&R Springs