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BRU
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3/29/2002
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Basically I'm wondering whats to gain by relocating the IAT sensor. How much does it help and is it really worth the time? I'm not real sure the purpose of this sensor anyway? Any help would be appriciated. Thanks again guys.
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IntenseDak39
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3/29/2002
14:32:50
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the sensor uses the intake air temp. to adjust fuel and spark. ever notice how your truck seems to run better when you first start it up? that's because the intake temp is cooler at that time. by relocating it from the hot air inside the intake after warmup, you will get that "better" felling all the time. i did it to mine and it was a very noticable difference. if suprised me because it was something so easy and logical.
intensedak39
http://www.geocities.com/intensedak39/index.html?1015106010330
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2002
16:41:27
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Yeah, very simple to do. Two wires. :0)
It made a surprising difference, I agree.
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JAL
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3/29/2002
18:38:03
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Can anyone give me a link or tell me how to relocate the IAT? Thanks.
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kota on 20s
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3/29/2002
20:12:22
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all you have to do is take the sensor out of the manifold, drill a hole into the intake tube and stick the sensor in the whole. i hear silicone works good so it wont fall out. then plug the hole in the manifold where you pulled the sensor from.
when you are looking at the engine from the front, the sensor is on the passenger side nearest to the fan. it has a brass fitting on it
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Todd W
Dodge Dakota
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3/29/2002
22:59:50
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Kota,
I drilled mine and then tapped it. Standard Pipe thread. Screw in, screw out! :0)
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kota on 20s
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3/30/2002
01:17:41
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NICE! that will work
Eric, 98 5.2 5speed, K&N gen II, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, JBA ciramic headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson, and a lot more
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Anthony
Dodge Dakota
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3/30/2002
08:11:11
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I would like to relocate my IAT too, but I'm worried if I take my Dak into the dealer for warranty work. Could they void my engine warranty??
Anthony
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IntenseDak39
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3/30/2002
17:40:05
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... just put it back in the intake manifold before ya go... it's not permanent. use a bolt and nut to fill the hole in the intake tube were the iat was.
intensedak39
http://www.geocities.com/intensedak39/index.html?1015106010330
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Mykr
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2002
01:44:04
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I bought a new one...$28.00...Mounted it in the bottom of the K&N FIPK intake tube about 8" away from the original location..Left the original sensor in the manifold...Just pull the plug from one and plug into the other when I need to switch back...It's a clean install...
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SinCity R/T
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3/31/2002
17:37:07
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I bought a 1/4" NPT pipe plug from Home Depot for about 80 cents. Filled the hole from the IAT in about 5 seconds and matches the beer barrel/M1 color too. I used a dremel tool to gouge a hole in my 360airintakez tube and screwed the IAT right in.
SinCity R/T
http://www.dakota-durango.com
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TEAMFAST
Dodge Dakota
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3/31/2002
22:28:14
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Great. Now that your truck runs richer you can
clean your spark plugs more often and take
more trips to the pumps.
I am not convinced this is a worthwhile mod.
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IntenseDak39
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3/31/2002
23:24:05
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TeamFast... why don't you just try it. it won't hurt... it will only cost you the price of the pipe plug (less than a dollar). i havent had any change in mpg with this mod.
intensedak39
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bernd
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4/01/2002
02:12:54
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TeamFast: It's worth the relocation. The IAT sensor is heated to the point that the performance suffers on the Magnum engines. The only Dodge engine that it's located in the airbox is the Viper. Try it...then decide. ;)
(Heck, we even did it to my buddies Stratus and it woke it up a bit as well - Hot running performance isn't degraded anymore.)
1997 Dodge Dakota SLT - V6
Supercharged/Intercooled @ 10# w/Nitrous
14.55 @ 96.01mph
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Todd W
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4/01/2002
08:47:28
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Heh,
If anything, I'd say my milage went up. But then, when your doing math on a calculator using rough numbers, maybe going from 18.25 mpg to 18.89 mpg is within the realm of "it probally is the same, idiot" :0)
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R/Truck
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4/01/2002
10:32:04
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Do you think relocating the IAT to the airbox is better then Bernds IAT adjuster? Has anyone tried both and noticed any difference?
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matt
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2002
23:11:52
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what would happen if i relocated the iat sensor to the grill to get the coolest possible incoming air... or what if i put it in one of the vents and drove around with the a/c cranked???
c'mon, who's got da answer...
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kota on 20s
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9/04/2002
23:23:43
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i put mine near the grill...seems to work ok.
the only down side i can see is it might get dirty.
i never thought about the AC vent!!.. that might look weird to passengers though..lol
-Eric
Injection is nice, but i'd rather be blown.
5.2L, 5speed. Powerdyne SC, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, MSD 6BTM, ciramic JBA headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson
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BigJoe
Dodge Dakota
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9/04/2002
23:29:06
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mine is behind my headlight near the horn..... no dirt, and its colder
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chad
Dodge Dakota
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9/10/2002
19:36:20
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i relocated mine but im not to sure how to make the IAT sensor longer. can u use just regular wire like 16g speaker wire or what?thanks
-chad-
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Canucker
Dodge Dakota
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9/11/2002
11:01:08
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yeah I used 16 ga. wire to extend mine (I think it was 16 .. maybe 18).
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PurtyDakota
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9/11/2002
19:34:02
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Is there a place on new Z-Tubes to put the IAT sensor or do you have to drill into those too? I am ordereing one and wondering if I should relocate it or wait till I get the Z-Tube.
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GSMarquis
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9/11/2002
22:53:19
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doing this may improve HP/trq, but in the winter time will i get MIL lights?
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kota on 20s
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9/12/2002
02:36:57
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only one way to find out ;-)
-Eric
Injection is nice, but i'd rather be blown.
5.2L, 5speed. Powerdyne SC, 50mm TB, 2bbl M-1, 1.7RR's, MSD 6BTM, ciramic JBA headers, carsound cat, dumped gibson
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