Move IAT sensor to Intake manifold?
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Move IAT sensor to Intake manifold?
Why not? I have the DIY autotune Maf eliminator setup, and the radiator fan blows hot air from the radiator right on to the sensor and the metal pipe. Would I get more accurate readings?
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I need to move mine...it's just off the TB in front of the a/c fan. Once the fan turns on the pipe and sensor heat soak like a bitch and never seem to drop back down. Paul saw similar readings, moved it just out of his IC down below.
If the IM is already off I'd tap it.
If the IM is already off I'd tap it.
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I need to move mine...it's just off the TB in front of the a/c fan. Once the fan turns on the pipe and sensor heat soak like a bitch and never seem to drop back down. Paul saw similar readings, moved it just out of his IC down below.
If the IM is already off I'd tap it.
If the IM is already off I'd tap it.
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Megamanual recommends against mounting the open element IAT's directly in the manifold. I may move the IAT from the metal pipe and into the actual filter to see what happens.
http://www.megamanual.com/v22manual/mwire.htm#clt
http://www.megamanual.com/v22manual/mwire.htm#clt
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I'm gonna say do NOT mount it in the intake manifold. On my 99, that intake manifold gets pretty damn hot. Could also cause heatsoak as well. If you were turbo I'd put the sensor just after the intercooler.
Mine is right before the TB, and it heatsoaks like HELL. 150-170*F readings I'm not cruising, then it drops to 130*F.
Mine is right before the TB, and it heatsoaks like HELL. 150-170*F readings I'm not cruising, then it drops to 130*F.
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I have my IAT right next to the TB. The only times I see high temps is when the car sits after it was driven and shut off. The the IAT heat soaks and temps go up to 136*. I adjusted my IAT correction to fix that issue. While driving the temps are down under
94*. If I sit and idle for a while the temps climb to around 101* or so. I don't have a problem with it where it sits.
94*. If I sit and idle for a while the temps climb to around 101* or so. I don't have a problem with it where it sits.
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that's where mine is. heat soaks like a champ. I believe it's more to due with the pipe being Mild Steel and retaining all the heat. I can see 120*F at idle sitting long enough. I'm moving mine tonight, i decide to become unlazy and just do it. I'm tired of seeing my AITs drop when I hit boost.