IAT sensor question
05-15-2006, 09:16 PM
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Car: 89 Camaro RS/SS
Engine: LT1
Transmission: T-56
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.42
IAT sensor question
I am trying to use my tpi air cleaner setup for my LT1. My question is would a tpi iat sensor work in place of an lt1 iat sensor?
05-18-2006, 11:55 AM
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Doesn't look like the TPI IAT/MAT will work as a direct replacement for the LT1 IAT but still might work. Here is a link to a thread that has a thread to the TPI IAT/MAT resistance vs. temp chart. https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tpi/...mat+resistance
At 70F TPI IAT is 3400 ohms.
According to the Haynes manual I have for 93-00 f-bodies, the LT1 IAT at 70F is 2700 ohms. Much closer at 190F. TPI IAT is 260ohms, LT1 IAT is 240ohms.That's kind of a difference. ??? I don't completely trust the Haynes manual though.
Really its kind of a close call.
Here is a chart on the LT1 IAT sensor for comparision. Could do some temperature conversion calculations to make them match up to the TPI chart. http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#ect
At 70F TPI IAT is 3400 ohms.
According to the Haynes manual I have for 93-00 f-bodies, the LT1 IAT at 70F is 2700 ohms. Much closer at 190F. TPI IAT is 260ohms, LT1 IAT is 240ohms.That's kind of a difference. ??? I don't completely trust the Haynes manual though.
Really its kind of a close call.
Here is a chart on the LT1 IAT sensor for comparision. Could do some temperature conversion calculations to make them match up to the TPI chart. http://shbox.com/1/4th_gen_tech2.html#ect
Last edited by Firebat; 05-18-2006 at 12:27 PM.
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