Alternative ICP sensor

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Apr 19, 2019 | 06:13 AM

Cartel

Thread Starter

Mountain Pass

Joined: Mar 2019

Posts: 154

Likes: 0

Alternative ICP sensor

Does anyone have the specs on the ICP voltages and pressures?
These sensors seem pretty cheap looking for the price.
Is it possible to sub it for a more reliable scientific or industrial part?

Like this for example only.

TDL35 Series Pressure Transducer 0-3000 psi - Pressure Transducers, Pressure Sensors: Transducers Direct

Apr 19, 2019 | 07:09 AM

Walleye Hunter

Hotshot

Joined: Mar 2014

Posts: 10,750

Likes: 1,065

From: Douglassville, PA

I seem to recall someone posting a list of sensors and their voltages. I like the thought of that but can't help, I looked and don't have that chart.

Apr 19, 2019 | 06:02 PM

dmd

Tuned

Joined: Apr 2009

Posts: 394

Likes: 1

From: DFW

Mine lasted 19 years.. That was pretty reliable I think.

Apr 19, 2019 | 11:25 PM

kbeefy

Cargo Master

Joined: Aug 2003

Posts: 2,332

Likes: 442

From: Eastern Washington

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmd

Mine lasted 19 years.. That was pretty reliable I think.

Seems reasonable.

Why wouldn't you just buy the good stuff?
It's not like these are ****box Hondas.
And the right parts don't cost that much.

Apr 20, 2019 | 01:20 AM

Cartel

Thread Starter

Mountain Pass

Joined: Mar 2019

Posts: 154

Likes: 0

I've been looking at the zibbix brand ones.

Apr 20, 2019 | 11:28 AM

Walleye Hunter

Hotshot

Joined: Mar 2014

Posts: 10,750

Likes: 1,065

From: Douglassville, PA

IIRC those ICP sensors are downright pricey and if there was a reliable and economical substitute I'd go that route.

Apr 20, 2019 | 12:24 PM

pirate4x4_camo

Lead Driver

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 8,259

Likes: 346

From: Northern California

I have a $10 Chicom in my glovebox for a spare but would never run a non Motorcraft unit.

That Zibbix marketing want you to believe the seal is the issue you need to be concerned about but that isn’t even close to the issue.

the actual ceramic chip that turns pressure into a voltage is itself a dumb chip and all the Icp sensors would have more or less the same chip, where the magic happens in the Motorcraft is the propriety chip that is programmed to compensate for temperature differentials to give accurate and precise readings for the intended purpose, any non Motorcraft ICP is going to have a generic chip and no interpreting chip. It will work as much as it will run but doubtful it would be able to run as well as a Motorcraft chipset.

Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Joe Kucinski

3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Brett Foote

10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

Pouria Savadkouei

Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Brett Foote

10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Michael S. Palmer

Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Joe Kucinski

2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Brett Foote

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Joe Kucinski

Apr 21, 2019 | 11:08 AM

RigCity

Laughing Gas

Joined: Jan 2017

Posts: 1,221

Likes: 94

Cheaper sensors usually have less copper shielding. My truck used to hiccup putting it lightly around radio towers. Sometimes it would not even turn back on without excessive cranking in the middle of a highway with cars almost hitting you. At 125/sensor that’s cheap enough for me. Just dropped 460 on my Yamaha o2 sensor that was real fun.....considering they used to be 200 or so but I’m now ready to head into the rough seas with confidence my #1 cylinder is not leaning out under demand!