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Marine R/T
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8/08/2003
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Would relocating my IAT sensor really improve my performance. I currently have a K&N FIPK in my 98 R/T. Should I relocate to the air intake or will this void any warranty with K&N? Any help from you guys would be apprieciated.
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Phil
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8/08/2003
13:55:40
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What I did was actually go to a Dodge Dealer's parts dept and bought another IAT sensor. It was something like $28. I drilled a hole in my cold air intake tube, wrapped some teflon tape (plumbing tape) around the threads of the sensor and screwed it into the tube. This way I have the option of just moving the wire back and forth between sensors if I decide to bring the truck to the dealer for work. Besides a dealer cannot void your warranty for any mods unless the problem that you are trying to have fixed is directly related or caused by the mod.
Yes, it did improve performance. I do notice some more "pep" in my truck. It's a pretty cheap mod with some good benefits. You should definitely give it a shot.
Good luck!!!
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TimG
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8/08/2003
16:56:48
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What exactly does relocating the IAT sensor do ??
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billybob
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8/08/2003
17:22:38
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Since the air going through the inlet tube is colder than the air in the intake manifold the computer richens up the mixture a bit. You won't notice much of a differince if any but since evey little bit helps,and it doesnt cost anything to move it, why not?
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Demon Dakota
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8/08/2003
17:50:23
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Or you could leave it where it is and build the IAT adjuster. It's going to cost you about $30-$35 in parts and an hour of your time.
K&N Drop in AF (CAI during summer months)
True Dual exhaust and removed third cat
HO Cams & HO Intake
FASTMAN 70mm TB
Autolite 3923 Plugs
TPS @ .76 VDC
IAT Adjuster Mod
14.52@94.2 MPH at Silver Dollar Raceway
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TimG
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2003
18:36:22
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Wouldn't the o2 sensors in the exhaust tell the computer to lean it out if it was running a little rich? And wont a richer mixture kill the cat. converter.
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adam
Dodge Dakota
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8/08/2003
23:21:30
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the main thing is voiding the KN warranty. i think it would void it, so your better off running more wire to your inner fender and mounting it there.
97' 5.2L Sport 5spd 2x4
M1 intake manifold
KN FIPK
Mopar PCM
MSD 6A amp. and blaster SS coil
Borg&Warner brass cap & rotor
JBA red 8mm wires
Autolites 3923 plugs
180 Stant thermostat
Dynomax dumped before axle
20x8.5 chrome cragars on 255/35/20
3/5 DJM drop w/ Doestech shocks
5% tints all around
hard checkmate painted cover
SS chrome inserts
SS rollpan
APC super sport blue tint mirrors
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CDAWG
Dodge Dakota
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8/09/2003
16:00:59
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Actually K&N Will just send new parts without Returning the old ones. My tube cracked around the TB bolt, they sent a new one with thicker plastic there.
I pulled my plugs after IAT relocation and they were much blacker than normal. I'm not sure this mod helps a 100%. My drag time was 1/10 slower after relocating, but it could be just driver. The next week I dropped 3/10 just by rolling out better. (the IAT was still relocated). It'll be interesting when I run again with it back in the manifold.
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mickey t
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8/10/2003
02:19:15
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hey cdawg, my tube cracked too. to get the replacement, wat exactly did u have to do? (call them, send recpiet?) thanks
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CDAWG
Dodge Dakota
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8/10/2003
23:57:05
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Call them up and they'll tell you everything you need to do. Basically faxing info to them.( proof of purchase, etc..)
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