I put in a new open air element for my 88' TBI, but I wasn't sure where to put the IAT plug, as there is no place to put it like there was in the stock air cleaner. Needless to say, I melted the top plastic part of it. Do I need a new one, and is it necessary to get one before I drive the car again? Where should I put it if i get a new one? (that is if I need a new one)

 

I'm pretty sure you need it so go ahead and replace it.

After you do that, tuck it away somewhere close to a cold air source so it can read a cool measure making your A/F mixture what it should be for max performance. BE CAREFUL THOUGH: If you ground it out against some metal it could zap your whole electrical system.

 

How the hell did you melt it ? Anyway, just unplugg it for now and the car should still run. But you will want to get a new one ASAP and you will throw a code while you drive around without.

 

alright thanks. I'll take your word for it.

 

dont just throw it up anywhere put it back in the air cleaner. take the base off like i did and just drill a hole big enough and pop that sucker right back in there and itll be fine. the base should have circular marking on the bottom as to where to cut.

 

mine is hanging from base of AC with a tie wrap. just dangling there for now.

 

sounds like a good idea, thanks. I might just drill a hole in the bottom of the new air cleaner like there was on the stock one.