After reading and picking up knowledge on installing the open element I finally decided to buy it.I have most of the step done except I dont know how to remove the IAT sensor without breaking it.Anyone got some input on how they did it.How much is an IAT sensor in pep boys or the discount auto parts?Thanxs

 

Forget it.......I found it at autozone for 12 bucks.......Do I just put it anywhere away from the metal?

 

yeah you could pretty much put it anywhere. The sensor doesnt really do squat

 

i took a socket wrench to that bronze colored screw thing and vise grips to the other side. Took some pressure but it came out.

 

The IAT is easy to get out. Get a flat head screw driver and push in on the little metal teeth holding it in. The teeth are on the top side of the base. Once you push them in the thing should wiggle right out.

 

Well after trying I broke the IAT but got a repolacement from autozone.I put it on the firewall with some tape for now.I ran the car and it runs good.I did the open element for the space that it gives you.I want to eliminate the smog and heater hoses from the engine bay.I live in miami and it dont get that cold here.I have one more question.The bottom of the element touched the throttle cable alittle.How can I fix this.

 

did you get a drop base one? such as the underneath of it is kind recessed and sits low?

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1991 Firebird (GT40)
-LO3 305 TBI
-5 speed
-Open Element Air Filter
-Edelbrock Tower Strut Brace
-Kenwood Excelon Headunit w/ 10 Disc Changer
-Alpine MRP-F256 Amp
-Polk EX 4x6's, DX 6x9's, and EX Tweeters
-Kicker ZR240 amp (bridged)
-Dual JL W0 12" Subs

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I was only able to locate the nondrop base from pepboys or autozone.

 

Personally, I wouldn't remove the heater hoses. I know you live in a very warm climate area, however I spent this past Memorial Day weekend and another week in Aug in your area (Ft. Lauderdale) and with the humitity down there, I had to use the defroster a few times to clear the winshield from fog. You could use the A/C to do the same thing, but if you have NEITHER, there will be those hot, sticky nights that you wish you didn't remove those hoses! Just a thought to think about.

Mike....

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89 T-Top Firebird 305 TBI Project Car (with approval from my wife!)

 

bah you dont need the heater hoses for squat

I took mine out ages ago and as you can see I live in the same town (actually, lived i should say since im now in the military and in a far off place; virginia) but hey the car is still down there. Did you ever go to the fuddruckers show beat fords?

 

I havnt goten the chance but I am pretty familiar with them.Every first saturday at the fuddruckers on us1.I heard they are not very fond of the ricers that show up.