Re: RE: RE: IAT Sensor, Attn: Canuck

From: Canucker Trucker (mal5@ualberta.ca)
Date: Fri May 24 2002 - 17:10:11 EDT


I wonder how it affects the gas mileage???

""Ronald Wong"" <ron-wong@cox.net> wrote in message
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>
> Basically, it fools the PCM into thinking there's cooler denser air coming
> through and it adjusts fuel mixture and timing accordingly, however, keep
in
> mind the changes are ever so slight as the information is combined with
> information from other sensors as well.
>
> Ron
> 00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
> For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Kw9pV1EkFeOYY
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net]On Behalf Of Stlaurent Mr
> Steven
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 1:21 PM
> To: 'dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net'
> Subject: DML: RE: IAT Sensor, Attn: Canuck
>
>
>
> What does it do?
>
> --------------------------------------
> Steven St.Laurent
> C4i System Engineer
> C4i Engineering Branch, PSD, MCTSSA
> MARCORSYSCOM, U.S. Marine Corps
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: DRD892@aol.com [mailto:DRD892@aol.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 24, 2002 1:15 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: DML: IAT Sensor, Attn: Canuck
>
>
> I relocated the IAT Sensor a year and a half ago on my '97 5.2
> I don't know if it really increases gross horsepower, but it does
> allow the engine to run smoother with better response, especially
> in warmer weather.
> I relocated it from the intake manifold to the bottom of the open element
> K&N air cleaner. I left the old sensor in its original position and
capped
> it
> with a flame red boot and installed a new one in the air cleaner.
> Tests in the shop show that the temp reading in the manifold was between
> 138 to 146 degrees and the new location ran between 78 and 90 degrees.
> Substantial difference.
>
> David R.
> Sterling Heights
> Michigan
> drd892@aol.com
>



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