1jz aftermarket oil pressure sender location. Intake or exaust side?

[jaze]

So I'm going with a PLX oil pressure sender to use with their multi gauge system in conjunction with their wideband. All the research I've done says that I need to use the one wire sensor next to the ac compressor. I tried to get a 24mm over it but it wouldn't fit.


So my question is, can I use the oil feed that was for the twins since I'm doing a single turbo at the same time? Common sense says that it should work cause there's just a plug in there now from the oil line kit but I wanted to double check since my 1j isn't in a supra so the space to work is extremely limited ao I'd rather do it with the engine out.

Thanks guys!

 

[BoostMonger]

Mines on the intake side. It's not as hot so I threw it there lol

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[hvyman]

Have to use a deep 24.

 

[jaze]

Thanks guys, I'll try a deeper 24mm.

Just out of curiosity, will it work on the blocked off oil feed on the exhaust side? Will the gauge give an accurate reading? I don't see why not, and it would be a lot easier since it's more exposed. Then again I figured there might be a reason why I don't see it done that way.

Thanks again fellas, I really wish there is a way I could contribute to you guys more. You've answered all of my oddball questions through my obscure swap

 

[hvyman]

Besides a lot more heat in that area you will need an adapter for it to work.

As far as the reading it will be fine there.

 

[IBoughtASupra]

Get a 1/8BSPT to 1/8NPT adapter.

If you don't use one, you will damage the threads. I have this outlined in the JZ thread I wrote.

Where in NY are you?

 

[525gte]

i used the one on the exh side also. reads fine. we just drilled out a toyota oil pan plug and tap for 1/8th npt. i had to use a 90 to make clearance for the sender

 

[IBoughtASupra]

You shouldn't really use the exhaust side...a crap load of hear around the sensor isn't a good thing.

Yes, it will work but its definitely not good for the sensor.

 

[jaze]

Thanks guys! It looks like it's a 26mm deep socket actually, which of course I didn't have yesterday. You guys as right about the heat over there, intake side is def the way to go.

I actually bought a sunpro metric to standard adapter and the fitting labeled m12 fits even though I know it isn't an m12? Fuck it, hopefully it won't leak. I'll get the moroso one which is 1/8th bpt to 1/8th npt just in case.

Also, I'm in long island. I've been looking for some supra guys but have had zero luck. I actually have the only 1jz I've seen in person. I see 2jz's a lot but never a 1j. I also can't find a shop, I've been to m&s performance but they weren't exactly enthusiastic about 1jz's. Anybody you can reccomend someone that specialize in JZ motors?

 

[IBoughtASupra]

<- This Guy...

What you need to know?

 

[jaze]

Well I need to leave on wed. To an event and am gonna crank on Saturday. If I run in to a problem, its something that could take me a while to figure out and would be in danger of not making it to the event which would be devastating as this is a demo car.

If you have some time on Sunday or Monday, I've got whatever your poison is ready for you!

I'll pm you now

 

[jaze]

I pmed you iboughtasupra, but I don't know if it went through

 

[te72]

Thanks guys! It looks like it's a 26mm deep socket actually, which of course I didn't have yesterday. You guys as right about the heat over there, intake side is def the way to go.

If I remember correctly, I ended up picking up an oil pressure sender socket for this job. Kinda an odd shape, but it worked like a charm, and in my area, finding a solution at the parts store is a bit of a blessing considering how difficult it can be to get odd sized tools around here...

If you don't mind my asking, what is this engine going in?

 

[jaze]

It's in a BMW e36 m3. So a lot of the info I find is specific to a Toyota chassis so it's been a journey of trial and error but I think I finally got it. It looks amazing in the bay, just gotta iron out the small details. Did you get my PM?

 

[te72]

It's in a BMW e36 m3. So a lot of the info I find is specific to a Toyota chassis so it's been a journey of trial and error but I think I finally got it. It looks amazing in the bay, just gotta iron out the small details. Did you get my PM?

Sounds like fun. Was the M5x (I don't know my BMW's as well as my Toyotas) blown or something? I hear great things about the E36 engines. Well, the Euro spec ones anyway. As per usual, our piss water gasoline kinda neutered the car back then...

Anyway, I don't believe I got your PM, if you were talking to me?