Need help finding LED oil temp gauge

Hey guys there are lots of good discussions on aftermarket oil temp gauge solutions . But most are using round gauges or Arduino software . I want neither . I am adding a 2 quart extended sump and will drill for a conventional oil temp sensor . But I want a small rectangular LED gauge that reads in faranheight . Maybe my internet search skills are poor but all I have found are rectangular gauges that read in Celsius . I want to install the gauge in the batwing of the center console to give reference for size . This is just to monitor actual temps on the street . Any ideas or links to what I want ?

Doesn't get any better than this https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...emp-gauge.html

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I am fully aware of that solution . Unfortunately it does NOT provide actual temps . It gives the temp that the ECU " thinks " it is . I want to know the actual temp of the oil in the sump , which is the hottest it gets . I know I am over thinking this for just a street driver . But it's my car and I want what I want . I appreciate you took the time to chime in . Thanks

Coopduc's solution reads the sensor input to the dme. The readings are not influenced by the dme as the Coopduc input bypasses the DME. It just shares the sensor.

There are digital gauges with sensors like this: https://www.autometer.com/2-1-16-oil...E&gclsrc=aw.ds I know you don't want a round bezel, but I suspect that it is round because for most applications it is the easiest mounting option. If you are wiling to do some surgery on it, maybe you can open up the gauge portion and see the actual shape of electronics inside. Could end up being a waste of money, but nothing ventured nothing gained.

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All true but that sensor is not in the sump . The oil being returned to the sump is the hottest and that's what I want to keep an eye on .

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I may have to go with a round gauge . If I do I will install on the steering column . I think Summit Racing sells single and double plastic gauge pods specifically for the 996 .

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1. The OEM sensor "reporting" to the DME is located at the center of the sump. It's a combined sensor measuring both the oil level and the temperature. ( Part # 99660615001) 2. Although not the classic 1/8" NPT sensor, this one might work for you. Amazon Amazon

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The discussion below is what made me think that the oil temp being monitored is not from the sump . So is the discussion below accurate ? Just to be clear I have no issues with the solution Coop came up with . If it is really measuring oil temps in the sump I may have to consider his setup . Originally Posted by fireman l though the main issue was 2 fold: The stock gages do not indicate actual temp, and even if you do get the data from the car, it doesn't measure temps from where you would optimally want it measured. Fireman, you are correct. Unfortunately, the 996 doesn't have a gauge that measures oil temp. Just water temp. Sure, optimally you would want a gauge that sources the data from the oil filter spinner to get the most accurate read of oil temp. In the case of what Coop has built, he is using dme data. While it may not be as accurate as the actual oil source, it will at least give us an indication of oil temp that we can monitor on the track and even on the street if someone wants too. Robo has a thread of which he is also building out a solution that may be direct oil sourced that may be of interest to many. Either way, we really need a solution and nothing exists for purchase just yet.

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maybe one can argue that mounting the sensor on the filter adapter will get you a different reading. I only know what I know, and I'm not an expert. here is the DME temp sensor location looking from the sump up. decide for yourself if it is a good enough location for you.

The Factory oil temp "Sensor" ( it doesn't have a gauge) is indeed hanging in the sump and will be the hottest oil temp you will see on the engine. This is due to the oil that lands on this Sensor has just been through the main and rod bearings and also has just extracted the heat from the pistons .. Taking oil temp from the "side" of the oil sump will be a much lower temperature. This is due to the sump has ambient air flow around it that will cool the aluminum sump and the oil that is next to the sides, but the main portion of the oil in the center of the sump will only be cooled slightly by this since the oil is flowing very fast into and out of the sump..So at highway speeds the ambient air flow will cool the sump and the perimeter returned oil from the heads, but will take quite some time at highway speed to cool the hot oil coming off the rods/mains and pistons that lands in the center of the Sump..During low speed high load aggressive driving or AutoX , the ambient air flow around the Sump is minimum so no cooling will take place and the oil cooling will be totally dependant on the oil/water oil cooler.. I also know this because the UIDS has an oil temp port "in the side of the Sump" and I have a high quality AIM temp Sensor installed. The UIDS does have cooling fins on the bottom, but I often see the oil temp readings from this sensor at 20F- 30F " lower than coolant temps" which I thought was very unusual untill I thought about it ...The ambient air flow over the fins and around the UIDS, cools it and the oil temp sensor significantly. So to give perspective, the factory sensor location will be the hottest, followed by the oil filter location used by some in the "oil stability thread" followed by the "side of the Sump", followed by taking the oil temp from the heads ( which will be the coolest place since it has been through the oil cooler and also has ambient air flow around the heads).. Also we have seen a fairly consistent delta between coolant temps and oil temps when on a high speed track of about 30F. Whereas the oil temp will be about 30F higher than the coolant temp. This will vary according to the track speeds and ambient temps...Tracks with lower top speeds/average speeds will have a higher oil temp due to less ambient air flow over the sump/engine. It all depends on what you are looking for. If you are looking for the highest oil temp it will be the factory location... I have seen data where coolant temp taken from the factory location, then oil temp taken from the head or side of the Sump would be lower than the coolant temp... And also where the factory oil temp was 40F-50F-60F higher than the coolant temp... Like others have said, Coops oil temp Gauge will be impossible to beat, unless you are looking for something specific,or with multiple gauges in different locations , for a specific purpose..

Porschetech3 that is an excellent summary . Thank you . And I stand corrected . Will have to hook up with Coop .

We can consider this thread closed . I have contacted Coop and will be buying one of his setups . Thanks to all that chimed in .