PI Swap Sensor

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rugster

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I recently swapped the 2000 PI engine into my 98 and my original wiring harness is wired for 2 sensors which plug into the manifold. I believe one goes to the computer and the other goes to the gauge cluster (correct me if I'm wrong). I have the one hooked up to the computer but the gauge isn't working and it's setting off my check engine light. I dont want to drill into the intake because it doesnt have the aluminum cross-over tube and I dont want to crack it. I tried splicing the wiring but I think the impedence is different in the two sensors and the light is still on. Anyone who has done the swap know how to fix this?

 

four six

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Buy and tap a new updated intake. Or if you needed to, you could run a "T" fitting to accommodate the missing 2nd sensor.

 

Dusstbuster

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You might as well replace the intake to one with the aluminum crossover, because your all plastic one WILL crack eventually and force you to replace it anyways. They're only $180-$200, it's worth it.

 

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Pennywise2

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You should save your coins and do the "T" fitting method
but,don't forget to clear the check engine light.

 

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yea I like the T fitting idea but I am not exactly sure what I need to buy to make it work....hardware store type stuff?

 

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spitfirees20

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Are you talking about the coolant sensor? If so, http://www.sn95forums.com/forum/index.php?topic=11825, reply #8

 

96GTstang46

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Go to Lowes or Home Depot or something, and take off the senor that threads into the manifold with you, and find something Brass or some pipe fitting and make a "T".. Find one "stem" like pipe piece that sticks up about 2-3inches with another piece that threads into the top part and plug in the 2 other senors on the sides of that and your good to go.. I had to make one for my car about 2 weeks ago.. cost me about 4 bucks.. if you need pics or something just PM me and i'll try and make it happen..
Good luck, PLus you might wanna get a PI intake lol...

 

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rugster

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haha it is a PI intake, its an entire PI motor out of a 2000
Thanks for all the help everyone!

 

DropTopPony

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I think the best bet for those doing the PI swap with an all plastic intake is to have a bung welded into the T-stat housing...a T isn't gonna be as accurate.

 

Dusstbuster

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I still say you just get the PI intake with the Aluminum crossover, being as you'll be replacing your manifold eventually anyways. Might as well do it when you don't have to worry about spraying coolant everywhere and aren't crunched for time to fix the issue.

 

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rugster

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I think Im going to try Droptoppony's idea first because I have an extra stat housing connector laying around from the engine swap...just gotta go pick up a bung.