CutLS

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Is anyone using the Oil Temp Sensor that is located above the oil filter (On Stock Wing Pan) on their new oil pan? Is there a need to know the oil temp all the time that I should keep it with my swap or should I just not swap it and remove the sensor and wiring from my harness? Thanks.

bczee

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The PCM doesn't need the input from the Oil Pressure. you can just plug it or use an aftermarket gauge/sender in its place. Remove the old wiring or use part of it for the aftermarket gauge if you can trace and re-route it since it is already there.

You can also use the oil pressure location on the top / back of the block. What did this block come out of ?

BC

tfi racing

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Isn't that the oil level sensor?If it is,no need to use it.

garys 68

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No real need for an oil temp gauge on a street car. Block it off.

rotor vs. piston

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If it's just for the PCM and you don't care, block it off. As said the PCM doesn't use it for its tables.

Good reasons to have it, to know when your car is fully warmed up (water gets up to temp far faster than oil does) to know when you can give it all of the beans. If you track it to and/or if you tow w/ it.

CutLS

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It's a LS1 from a 2000 Corvette going into my 1972 Cutlass. I have my Holley pan on but wasn't sure if I should swap the sensor over or install the cover Holley gives with it. I think I might just leave it off and think about installing an oil cooler there instead and then possibly a temp sensor inline.

LS1-450

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No need for an oil cooler either...unless you're gonna take it to a road course.
FYI, oil temp usually runs 20*-25*F warmer than coolant temp once the engine has completely warmed up. Street use oil is generally designed to operate @ 70 SUS viscocity @ 212*F. So, if you add an oil cooler on the street, the oil will not reach designed operating temp (too thick & not as effective).