So, if I think about this,(under normal circumstances) on a cold
morning when I first start the truck up, the computer detects colder air
and automatically sends more fuel into the mixture. The same as applying
a choke on a carb. So what I'm doing is "fooling" the computer into
thinking the air in the manifold is colder than it actually is,
therefore dumping more go juice into the engine. Pretty cool trick, but
does this have any effect the longevity of the fuel components?(i/e
injectors, pump,TBI?) Also, do I reset the computer by disconnecting the
battery for about 1hr and reconnecting?
-Doug
-----Original Message-----
From: Bernd D. Ratsch [SMTP:bernd@texas.net]
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 11:04 AM
To: Dakota-Truck@Buffnet. Net
Subject: DML: Re: IAT Sensor Mod
It's easy.
(1) Remove the IAT sensor from your intake manifold (Brass Thing
on the
passenger-side front of the intake manifold)
(2) Install a 1/4 Pipe Plug in the hole (Can be found at any
Auto Parts
store)
** For Testing Purposes **
Strap the IAT sensor to one of the lines around it with a
ZIP-Tie. (Be
careful not to break the plastic around the thermo-resistor on
the sensor.)
(3) Drill/Cut a hole in the intake tube and mount the IAT sensor
into the
hole. (Start with a smaller hole and size to fit.) Use some
Black RTV to
seal the edges...and to help hold it in place.
(4) Reset your computer and drive it for about 40 miles to allow
the
computer to adjust to the new settings.
Regards,
Bernd
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Greig, Doug
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 1999 8:29 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: IAT Sensor Mod
Hey Everybody!
I've heard a lot of people talk about moving their IAT sensor
on their
trucks and the performance gains they've seen. What is this? Is
their a
location that I can read about this and do it myself? I know the
basics
of engines and I work as an electrical technician, so I'm pretty
sure I
can handle this.
Wait, it may have just come to me. Does IAT stand for INTAKE
AIR
TEMPERATURE?
-Doug Greig
Pulling My Head Out Of my Fourth Point Of Contact
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