Inlet Temp Sensor - Fitting Results
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Inlet Temp Sensor - Fitting Results
Hi, I just fitted an inlet temp sensor on my 03 STi, at the moment the outside temp is pretty low and on my first drive down the road I was only getting 7-10 degrees C. Does this sound about right?
I slipped the sensor under the silicon hose between the intercooler and the engine so that it hangs down the middle, so I hope this is the correct position?
I slipped the sensor under the silicon hose between the intercooler and the engine so that it hangs down the middle, so I hope this is the correct position?
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On first start up in the morning, the sensor at the throttle body may typically be a couple of deg C below the ambient. Once the car is warmed through and you are cruising, the temperature will be around ambient or a couple of degrees above, subject to the efficiency of your intercooler.
After switch off, the TB temp will climb to match the underbody temperature with time.
In traffic the TB temp will rise but should go down towards ambient when you are on light cruise.
After switch off, the TB temp will climb to match the underbody temperature with time.
In traffic the TB temp will rise but should go down towards ambient when you are on light cruise.
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Thanks Harvey, I was told the the charge temps would be around 25-35 but I guess this is when the weather is warmer. The reason I wanted to know the charge temps is that I was considering a FMIC but if the charge temps are pretty low at the moment I guess I'll wait to see how it goes in the summer months.
Cheers guys.
Cheers guys.
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Keep an eye on your throttle body temperatures and compare them with the ambient temperature. If there is not a big difference there is no point buying a front mount so save your money. The need for a front mount usually shows up in warm weather on wide open throttle or prolonged high speed cruise.
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Originally Posted by harvey
Keep an eye on your throttle body temperatures and compare them with the ambient temperature. If there is not a big difference there is no point buying a front mount so save your money. The need for a front mount usually shows up in warm weather on wide open throttle or prolonged high speed cruise.
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Originally Posted by WUZ
Harvey - like your thinking! I'll never have to touch Mark car again if he keeps the TMIC
BUT then again, I'll have to source an STi8 TMIC myself instead of buying his one cheap
SHAME ON YOU HARVEY
Russell
BUT then again, I'll have to source an STi8 TMIC myself instead of buying his one cheap
SHAME ON YOU HARVEY
Russell
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Done the same....inserted the sensor under the silicon hose between TB and intercooler. left no slack on the wire so the sensor does not dangle. My idea was not to get the wire worn out by the swinging effect.
Hope that will be ok..because if it drops then.. BAM
Also getting near ambient at 0.5-1.5 degree C once on the move.
Hope that will be ok..because if it drops then.. BAM
Also getting near ambient at 0.5-1.5 degree C once on the move.
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Now that you have a temp sensor you will be seeing temp rises in traffic and high temps in summer. This will lead to a quest for keeping them down... Just wait until you see 70+C
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Now that you have a temp sensor you will be seeing temp rises in traffic and high temps in summer. This will lead to a quest for keeping them down... Just wait until you see 70+C
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just wondered, ive just bought a intake air moniter............but i need to get the sensor seperatly.can any of you kind people. tell me where you got your sensors from?. cheers pete.
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