It's not mandatory...but does help in performance a bit. Moving the IAT to
a cooler location richens the mixture slightly. It mainly (almost) gets rid
of the normal operating condition power loss that most of us experience.
The IAT reads (normally) 185-200 degrees from the intake which leans out the
fuel mixture a bit. Moving it to a cooler location gives it a cooler temp
reading (110-130). The computer still works just like the old days with
chokes: Colder = Richer mixture / Warmer = Leaner mixture.
I actually moved mine to the passenger side fender and just drilled a 1/2"
hole. (It threads right in to the fender.)
- Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Subject: DML: RE: IAT sensor
Hey, Bernd,
Per Andy Levy & with your concurrence, I'm starting with the intake,
mostly a po-boy set-up with a K&N cone located along the pass. side of the
radiator. Ok. I remove the rubber flap to let er breathe more, & I also
hafta move the IAT?!?!? Is this mandatory? What's the negative side to
leaving it (IAT) in place - running too rich & fouling the plugs?
You got a pic of where (exactly) I oughta locate the IAT ? Only 6 " from the
TB? In the solid ABS between my 'flex" elbow & clamp? Pipe dope or teflon
tape required on the threads? TIA
Bob Smith
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