Omnipower MAP sensor alternatives?

[CrackedDSM]

Hey guys, short and simple question really. Are there any valid alternatives to the Omni power MAP sensors? Their recent bad track record kinda concerns me, especially at $110 for one of their sensors.


What are y’all using around the 3 bar range with ECMLink? Where’d you buy it from? How long has it lasted you so far? Any issues?

 

[chrisman287]

I got a GM 3bar from Rockauto that’s been working great:

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[biglady112]

Just put the AEM/Kavlico 5 Bar sensor in. One and done.

With that said, if you must do a 3 bar type sensor, the GM/OE replacement 3 bar works just fine. As does the 3.3 Duramax GM/OE replacement sensor.

You also have the AEM/Kavlico 3.5 bar sensor.

At the end of the day, the “clarity” that people think exists and will hold you back, doesn’t. Just get the 5 bar. Once tuned correctly, you are never going to know what sensor is hooked up.

I trust a transducer 10/10 times over a plastic sensor. Go with the stainless sensors and stop being a cheap ass. I have seen no less than 40 local cars have an Omni sensor fail. The track record is real. In 25 years, I have never seen an AEM/Kavlico sensor fail.

 

[CrackedDSM]

Just put the AEM/Kavlico 5 Bar sensor in. One and done.

With that said, if you must do a 3 bar type sensor, the GM/OE replacement 3 bar works just fine. As does the 3.3 Duramax GM/OE replacement sensor.

You also have the AEM/Kavlico 3.5 bar sensor.

At the end of the day, the “clarity” that people think exists and will hold you back, doesn’t. Just get the 5 bar. Once tuned correctly, you are never going to know what sensor is hooked up.

I trust a transducer 10/10 times over a plastic sensor. Go with the stainless sensors and stop being a cheap ass. I have seen no less than 40 local cars have an Omni sensor fail. The track record is real. In 25 years, I have never seen an AEM/Kavlico sensor fail.

Great advice, one request though. Don’t assume my intentions, please.


Cost doesn’t concern me, cost plus track record concerns me. I’m not gonna spend $100 on a shit sensor, which I’m very aware the omnipower is. I’m cool with spending good money for a quality product that’s gonna last though.

Which is why I asked for experiences. Appreciate the advice.

 

[Mello]

I went the AEM 5 bar route & it's never caused problems or failed. I mounted mine direct on the intake plentum, vibration & all. If memory service me well, that was something like 18 years ago & it still working as new.

 

[DSMPT]

I have had only two Omni MAP sensors for myself but actually both works great for me. A 4 bar GM style one worked for a couple of years and sold it. A 4 bar Mitsu style one, I have it in my 2g for about 7+ years and still working just fine.
I guess many people would recommend the AEM MAP sensors, including myself. I have been using three of AEM SS MAP sensors in my 1g for 10+ years, never replaced one. And to be honest I have never seen people complain about AEM sensors.
As a side note, I have had a GReddy E-01 boost controller in my 1g for 15 years, I bought it as used 16~17 years ago. It was already 5~6 years old when I bought it. The original 3.5 bar MAP sensor that came with the controller kit still works great after 20+ years of use. The sensor is with a SS case. So it seems that the case material affects the sensor's life span.

 

[CrackedDSM]

Sounds good. Appreciate it fellas.

 

[curt-s]

I blew a GM 3bar apart, with less than 3 bars.
That being said, I'm still running one (as much as one can when their car is in pieces), i have an NTK backup, and then, should life continue positively, I will move to something more durable after that.

 

[Imback]

Throughout the years i've had many customers car Omni's fail. I switch everyone to the AEM and been on them for years with no issues.

 

[TerminalTalon]

Are there any MAP sensors that aren’t compatible with link? I only say this because I’m in the same mindset. I’ve dealt with a built car and the Omni going in and out randomly creating the most frustrating diagnosis.

 

[Detail]

Silly question. If you swap in an omni or other and tell your ecmlink that its there, is there any issue with stockish tuning? IE, does this hurt normal running operations? I have one, but it’s just sitting here on the bench.