High speed inlet temp sensor

[SmbFD3S]

Fitted mine also a couple of months back and is due to be mapped within the next few weeks so i\'ll post up my experiences also after running it for a while to monitor everything.
 
Instructions, you can\'t really go wrong with, think the only improvement possibly would be if it came with the connector already soldered but other than that dont really see how you would improve it to be honest unless it came with a pocket to install it into the elbow instead of the plenum?

[shaunwil]

Mines been mapped with it in place but I had done quite a lot of other mods at the same time. Told pip about it and he gave the WI a good slug before each power run. Does drop very quickly when your setting off WI, almost an imediate drop by 10deg if you get in the 37-45deg on air temp !

Shaun

[NurburgRob]

WGT fitted mine and Pip said it was extremely easy to map.  As said I\'ll get a better understanding of MPG on the long drive to the Nurburgring

[Jonathan_F]

Thanks for the feedback all. I looked at having a \'plug and play\' system to avoid having to solder in the harness, the connector is now no longer supported by the manufacturer.
I wouldn\'t recommend fitting the sensor in the elbow, the plenum will give you more accurate temperatures, you want the sensor to be as close to the engine as possible. This does depend on the position of your WI and any extra injectors.

Its great that Pip has found the sensor helps with mapping. Did he give you a discount??

Regards,

Jonathan

[Jonathan_F]

Hey Guys, I\'ve taken a punt and bought a thousand of these sensors, allowing me to slash the price to £30. Now I need to \'break\' the American and Australian market. Any ideas on how to do this? My Ebay advert is visible in American Ebay but I have not sold any sensors there yet. Strangely, my biggest market is Greece/Spain/Portugal. I need to advertise I think, but where? Jon

[memski]

Advertise on forums, the yanks are already talking about them on rx7club, try ausrotary, nopistons, fdrx7.com and spread the word. Hell I\'ll even have one for 30.

[matt p]

Hi mate, ill take one do you have an addy where i can send the money to?.

Cheers

Matt

[fil_auto]

Hcve been reading alot on this and am thinking of getting one too - am pretty sure this is the link to them on ebay #;o)

Phil

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250470249074

Hi mate, ill take one do you have an addy where i can send the money to?.

Cheers

Matt

[NurburgRob]

Guys (and Gals), all I can say it buy one, cheap mod that really shows the constant changes in temperature.  You\'ll be surprised how high the intake temps get when booting it and then how quickly they drop afterwards compared to the OE sensor.

Unfortunately my water seal has failed so I won\'t have any MPG feedback for you for a while

[Jonathan_F]

Guys (and Gals), all I can say it buy one, cheap mod that really shows the constant changes in temperature.  You\'ll be surprised how high the intake temps get when booting it and then how quickly they drop afterwards compared to the OE sensor.

Unfortunately my water seal has failed so I won\'t have any MPG feedback for you for a while

Ah, thats rubbish. Have you determined what has caused the weater seal failure? I\'m an engineer with some fundamental knowledge about O-Ring seals that may help you. I also have a new product I want to trial...send me an email and I will help you if I can.

Jonathan@fennelldevelopments.co.uk

Thanks for the ideas guys, now, if we can just move this conversation to OZ Rotary etc...

[ashc]

just \'discovered\' these and bought one from your ebay shop, sounds brilliant!

[Jonathan_F]

Just been on RX7Club and there is a chap selling a copy of my sensor. Well, they say immitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I have to say, his sensor looks a bit \'chinese\'. I probably wouldn\'t want to fit that to my engine. If the sensor tip breaks off, a) it goes into your engine and b) your ECU doesn\'t get a signal- bad news if your boosting. Anyone who has my sensor, do not worry, its manufactured by the same company as the Triumph sensor, and has therefore been tested extensively.

Sales are up already guys, so thanks for those that have bought one. 900 left! Hurry hurry.

[matt p]

Hcve been reading alot on this and am thinking of getting one too - am pretty sure this is the link to them on ebay #;o)

Phil

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250470249074

Cheers for that dude, im on teh case now:Thumbs-up

[NurburgRob]

Ah, thats rubbish. Have you determined what has caused the weater seal failure? I\'m an engineer with some fundamental knowledge about O-Ring seals that may help you. I also have a new product I want to trial...send me an email and I will help you if I can.

Jonathan@fennelldevelopments.co.uk

Thanks for the ideas guys, now, if we can just move this conversation to OZ Rotary etc...

Sorry, I don\'t understand your comment.  I never suggested the water seal failure was anything to do with the air temo sensor.  I said that with the new sensor you get to see the temps rise and fall quickly.  I was also stating that I cannot give any MPG feedback at the moment due to the fact that after 50K on the original engine it is showing signs of water seal failure.

I was actually praising your product and referring to your request earlier about feedback on the other benefits to using this sensor

[NurburgRob]

Can you give me a brief explanation of what ideas you have that can help me right now?

Your O-ring comment has lost me also???