High speed inlet temp sensor

[davyv]

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[marco]

payment sent!

[davyv]

Hi  Jonathan any idea when i get the sensor.

[Jonathan_F]

Hi  Jonathan any idea when i get the sensor.

Hi Dave,

The sensors were despatched on Saturday, 1st class. You should both receive them tomorrow (Tuesday).

Regards,

Jonathan

[hairyhoover]

the senor is on. the temp definatly drops much quicker after the UIM has heatsoaked. £70 well spent just for the peace of mind!

[Jonathan_F]

Here we have a graph of the response of both sensors to the same input. Its possible to see the lag the standard Mazda sensor (red) has to a step input during the first 100s. Later in the test, the temperature steps are more rapid and the Mazda sensor does not \'see\' the environment - registering an average of the system temperature. The FENNE Developments RIAT sensor (blue) follows the system changes closely.

[davyv]

OK thanks.

[davyv]

Turned up as you said, thanks.

[Jonathan_F]

These sensors are now available on ebay, giving you more security and buyers protection. I have to use an auction format for the first 5 units until I achive 5 feedback points, then I can switch to But It Now for instant customer gratification!

Search for RIAT.

Regards, Jonathan

[Grizzly]

Hi, i\'ve just bought one of your sensors (Ebay) i\'m just in the process of fitting it, should i put any PTFE tape on the treads before fitting or doesn\'t it need it?

[shaunwil]

I didn\'t when I fit it. I think there is a rubber seal on the seat if I remember correctly !

Shaun

[Grizzly]

I was just thinking it may help with heat soak off the manifold?

[Jonathan_F]

Hi, i\'ve just bought one of your sensors (Ebay) i\'m just in the process of fitting it, should i put any PTFE tape on the treads before fitting or doesn\'t it need it?

Hi Grizzly,

Good question, I would suggest that using PTFE tape is fine in this instance. I don’t think it would improve thermal heat transfer into the sensor by a measurable amount. The PTFE fills the holes in a threaded joint and may actually increase the heat transfer co-efficient of the joint. It is further insurance that the joint is air tight however and I find that PTFE is very good at preventing threads from seizing.

Can you let me know how you find the sensor? I have sold around 40 of these now, all around the world, and I have 100% positive feedback, but nothing to constructive about how the sensor has been used, and whether anyone has managed to improve their map to increase power/driveability and reduce fuel consumption.

[NurburgRob]

Just fitted my sensor a few weeks ago.  Didn\'t have an apexi before but my brothers car is similar.  My temp readings are so sensitive to style/speed of driving, absolutely incredible compared to my brothers oe sensor.

Will report back on MPG after this years trip to the Nurburgring.

Thanks

[Jonathan_F]

Hi Rob,

Thanks for the feedback. Your experience is mirrors my own. I really need some further details of someone who has \'closed the loop\' and re-mapped their car with the new sensor.
Dragon has found the sensor helps him with his cars, but obviously, fuel economy is not really a factor for him.

Did you find the instructions clear enough? How would you improve the kit?

Best regards,

Jonathan