Is it the ECT or somethign else? Is it a stand alone temp sensor or mechanical deal? If so, does anyone know where it's located? I'm just curious as to how accurate it is and where it's reading from.
What does the stock temp guage read from?
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Rel
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A sensor mounts into the front of the lower intake manifold - drivers side. Has a single wire going to it.
Awsome, thanks for the picture! Nicely polished plenum!
Is that the same sensor that the aftermarket gauges plug into?
Is that the same sensor that the aftermarket gauges plug into?
HoofnIt
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The sensor referenced in the pic is the factory electrical sending unit for the factory temp gauge. If you choose to add an aftermarket electrical temp gauge it will come with it's own sending unit that can be installed in several locations, one of which is where the factory one is. Some guys buy a different t-stat housing which has threads for another sending unit, this way you can run both if you want.
HoofnIt
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You can always drill and tap a whole in your stock t-stat housing. It's aluminum and will save you some cash.
HoofnIt said:
That's what I just did - there is a place on the top center of the housing that is custom made for it. Use a 9/16" drill (neched down to 1/2" for a drill) and a 3/8" NPT tap to do the job.
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