Ok I want to setup the intake sensor for testing later on this month. Where would be the best location for it? I was just thinking of putting the probe into the black hose right after the AFM But I need someones own experience. Also I was going to buy the one from CSI but would like to buy something a bit cheaper unless that is cheap. lol


Santiago

 

I think for your experiment, right after the AFM would be best for comparison, maybe even at the entrance of the AFM, since you know the standard cone filter will take in engine bay temps. You could just leave the CAI on and still take both measurements (CAI intake temps, then engine bay temperature at the AFM).
Does that make sense?

 

Yes this is what I planned. Thanks! Does anyone use the CSI sensor/guage? It is the 52MM model that goes up to 300 Degrees.

Santiago

 

Buy a Fluke 52II http://www.tequipment.net/FlukeThermo52.html

 

Interesting but the guage and sensor will cost me less than that.


Santiago

 

If this is to be a permanent fixture, it should be mounted as close to the engine as possible, but in a fast moving airstream. In the plastic intake pipe close to the TB would be best.

Try to find a gauge with a lower scale, like up to ~200degF. If the intake air on a NA gets that high you have problems, so 300degF is totally unnecessary.

 

NZ you have any reason for placing it in that location?
What brand would you recommend?


Santaigo

 

Ok guys, What is the cheapest accurate boost guage I can buy?

 

why are you measuring air temps??? Cheap AND accurate????? Maybe Autometer. Fifty to sixty bucks (wag).

 

Summit Racing:

Nordskog digital guage:



You can get it in green/red display.

 

Thanks Nick!

 

What about a boost guage? I want to see if I can design a good ram air scoop to add to my intake. Maybe get like 1-2 PSI lol

By cheap and accurate I just mean which ones are GOOD but not 300 dollars(sarcasm).

Thanks

 

just make sure you get the sender as well. it's sold serprate.

I use those for oil and water temp. I like them alot.

 

scott I PM'ed you.

 

crapometer

 

 

Because it'll be the most accurate measurement of the air that's actually entering the engine, short of actually putting it in an intake runner. You'll notice that's where the 13BT's sensor is located.

If you into DIY electronics, this is one I really like. The article also has some good info explaining why keeping intake temps as low as possible is so important.

Digital Temp Display

 

Unlike the water/oil temp guages, this one actually comes with the sending unit. If you go to the page on the Summit site, and press on the "Technical" tab, it tells you that the sender is included.

 

Nick86- Thanks man, that guage is great.



I have been looking at some mechanical boost guages for now to see if I can make a Ram Air scoop for the filter. Are mechanical good or bad?

 

How hard would this be to instal? I have never put in a guage before so I am a dummy. :-/

 

A vendor asking how to install a guage?

Really, it would not be hard to install. You will need to install a sensor (I assume we are talking air temp) in the intake which probably involves drilling and tapping a hole in the manifold. Run the wires, mount the guage where you please (I like guage pods or the vents above the logicon) and connect things up.

Mechanical guages are generally cheaper, but electrical guages are more convenient to install since you are not running hoses and stuff. Both should be just as accurate if you buy quality parts.

 

Nothing wrong with asking man.

Thanks for the info.

 

Didn't say there was.

 

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