Super Score!!!
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: IL
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91RS, 91RS
Engine: 305TBI, 3.1MP
Transmission: WCT5, TH700
Super Score!!!
I found TWO COMPLETE sets of twin snorkle intake setups (like on the TPI) at a junk yard, for $21.50!!!! Now, one of the cars I intend to put it on is a 92 3.1 V6 Camaro. I have it mounted and the the stock flexy rubber intake hose dosent reach, and is too small to clamp on anyway. So do I go to autozone and try to build something out of the import section to connect this? This was a steal of a deal and it WONT be wasted, I just dont want to have some Duct tape lookin craftsmanship up under there. Would really appreciate some help.
Not that there's anything wrong with Duct Tape. ROFLOL
Thanks,
Not that there's anything wrong with Duct Tape. ROFLOL
Thanks,
Last edited by myvmax1; 05-08-2008 at 01:52 AM.
#2
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: Super Score!!!
If you scored the V6 version of the intake, your in luck. It had a temp sensor mounting hole, whereas the TPI one doesn't.
#3
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: IL
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91RS, 91RS
Engine: 305TBI, 3.1MP
Transmission: WCT5, TH700
Re: Super Score!!!
Yeah these both have temp sensors in them allready, they probably dont work anymore though...
#4
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: Super Score!!!
I dunno what the V6s use, but the TPI uses, basically, a WATER temp sensor and it gets heat soaked by the manifold. Whereas the TBIs use a TRUE air temperature sensor, giving a better reading for the ECM. When I did mine, I noticed that the throttle response, after the engine had gotte hot/warmed up, was just as crisp as when it was cold, because the metal wasn't affecting the reading to the ECM. Now, yours in already in the "cold" plastic, so that helps, but the TBI (if the V6 sensor isn't the same) will help you too.
This article is more about relocating a TPI sensor, but also addresses useing a TBI sensor instead, which is applicable to your V6.
http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=24
This article is more about relocating a TPI sensor, but also addresses useing a TBI sensor instead, which is applicable to your V6.
http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=24
#5
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: IL
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91RS, 91RS
Engine: 305TBI, 3.1MP
Transmission: WCT5, TH700
Re: Super Score!!!
I can handle the relocating/adapting of the Air inlet temp sensor. Its the matter of connecting my stock 92 RS V6 intake hose to it. Its too short and not big enough in diam.
Thanks,
Thanks,
#7
Supreme Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Utah
Posts: 10,401
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 89 RS 89 iroc 87 firebird
Engine: 3.1 Turbo/ 355 twin turbo
Transmission: a4 w/ 4500 stall/ a4 / t5
Axle/Gears: strange s60 /w 3:42's
Re: Super Score!!!
2 3 inch silicone couplers and a section of 3 inch ex tubing,
Trending Topics
#8
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 1991 Camaro
Engine: LH0 3.1L V6
Transmission: uhh... an automatic one.
Axle/Gears: um... these ones... *points*
Re: Super Score!!!
I was gonna say the 3"OD/3"OD exhaust adaptor... it's about 4" long.
#9
Supreme Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bremerton, WA
Posts: 1,800
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Car: 1992 RS / 1989 RS
Engine: 3.1L MFI / Vortec 383 TBI
Transmission: T5 / LS-T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open / 3.73 Eaton posi
Re: Super Score!!!
#10
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: IL
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91RS, 91RS
Engine: 305TBI, 3.1MP
Transmission: WCT5, TH700
Re: Super Score!!!
Thanks a million guys...
This should help me out a bit on millage, and maybe some on power. Lord knows this 3.1 needs all the help it can get. lol
Thanks again,
Max
This should help me out a bit on millage, and maybe some on power. Lord knows this 3.1 needs all the help it can get. lol
Thanks again,
Max
#11
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: California
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 67 Camaro/91 Camaro
Engine: 350/3.1 v6
Transmission: M22/stock
Axle/Gears: 3.73 GM 12 Bolt/stock
Re: Super Score!!!
i got my airbox from the junkyard to and what i did with mine was just add another one of those stock flexible rubber things... fits pretty good, only thing was the hole for the tube that goes to the valve cover was in the way so all i did was trim it with a razor and used some special tape that blocks out air and water and it worked fine... ill take some pics and find out the name of that tape asap
#12
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Posts: 1,517
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 89 V6 Camaro
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open diff
Re: Super Score!!!
I dunno what the V6s use, but the TPI uses, basically, a WATER temp sensor and it gets heat soaked by the manifold. Whereas the TBIs use a TRUE air temperature sensor, giving a better reading for the ECM. When I did mine, I noticed that the throttle response, after the engine had gotte hot/warmed up, was just as crisp as when it was cold, because the metal wasn't affecting the reading to the ECM. Now, yours in already in the "cold" plastic, so that helps, but the TBI (if the V6 sensor isn't the same) will help you too.
This article is more about relocating a TPI sensor, but also addresses useing a TBI sensor instead, which is applicable to your V6.
http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=24
This article is more about relocating a TPI sensor, but also addresses useing a TBI sensor instead, which is applicable to your V6.
http://www.austinthirdgen.org/index.php?pid=24
#13
Banned
iTrader: (12)
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Bertram (outside Austin), TX
Posts: 12,212
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes
on
10 Posts
Car: 87 GTA
Engine: L98
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: Dana M78 3.27 posi
Re: Super Score!!!
On start up, when the engine is still cold, the engine STARTS on a touch of the key. Before the IAT relocation, after the engine was warmed up, it would take a few secods of cranking to start. AFTER the relocation, warm car starts are as quick as when it is cold, and throttle response feels quicker.
Granted, this is all testing by the good old butt-dyno, so it's not very scientific. But I stil believe it is worth the effort.
#14
Senior Member
iTrader: (5)
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Posts: 1,517
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 89 V6 Camaro
Engine: 2.8
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open diff
Re: Super Score!!!
Exactly what year car should I get the water temp sensor for? I'm not familiar with the V8 years.
#17
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: California
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 67 Camaro/91 Camaro
Engine: 350/3.1 v6
Transmission: M22/stock
Axle/Gears: 3.73 GM 12 Bolt/stock
Re: Super Score!!!
the tape is a stretch and seal tape and its usually in the adhesives section of auto places... and here are the pics of the rubber hose
i used a razor to trim all of the extra rubber around it... i used the tape to seal the hole and and it slid right in
i used a razor to trim all of the extra rubber around it... i used the tape to seal the hole and and it slid right in
#18
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: King George, VA
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91 firebird
Engine: V6
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: stock
Re: Super Score!!!
what year f body do the duel snorkels come off cuz the junkyard near my house has tons of f bodies in it and im sure would be pretty easy to find
Last edited by thebird91; 05-12-2008 at 03:20 PM.
#21
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: IL
Posts: 421
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car: 91RS, 91RS
Engine: 305TBI, 3.1MP
Transmission: WCT5, TH700
Re: Super Score!!!
Didn't mean to abandon the post, been crazy busy. Anyway, I went to the zone and walked into the world of chrome plated pipes and colored silicone boots/clamps. A few minutes and a few dollars later I had what I needed. Guy at the counter was like, "yeah I got the same setup on my accord". I felt so ashamed.
But hey, it still works...
Thanks all,
But hey, it still works...
Thanks all,
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
no green
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
11
01-09-2016 09:22 PM
Damon
Tech / General Engine
8
09-26-2015 04:29 PM
Dragonsys
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
2
09-25-2015 03:51 PM