help w/ airmax intake

[clarkkent]

hey guys I just finished installing my intake but theres one thing left... I put the maf sensor back on and the other tube that fits onto the intake tube but then theres this other thing, I think its a o2 sensor, kinda looks like a mini fuse bulb that is supposed to plug into a hole into the intake tube.. problem is, my new intake didnt come with another hole? do i drill another hole or wut?

 

[expo5.0]

drill a new hole and then seal it real well with silicone or something like that.

i unplugged mine before and i got a cel

 

[Alec]

Intake air temp sensor. You need to put it in for the motor to run correctly.

 

[karl_burns]

Where'd you get the intake from?

Had to do the same with mine. Pack of 7 different sized rubber grommets runs $1.95 at a hardware store, or auto parts store. Whichever one fits perfectly around the snesor where it enters the intake tube is your winner. Drill a hole the same size as the inner diameter of the grommet, afix said grommet, and slide in the sensor. Should hold tight.
It's kinda like a secondary MAF sensor, if I remember correctly.....
Karl

 

[AnabolicFrolic]

on my K&N i had the same issue.. i found grommet to not work to my liking so i did something a little different.

I went to Home Depot and went to the pvc/piping section.. that had these grey colored fittings of different sizes.. - that have a flange and such on them and they have ribbs on the fitting end to help hold the hose on (combined with a hoseclamp it wont come offf.
I then drilled a hole the size of the fitting into the intake tube. stucj the fitting in and JBwelded the crap out of it. It wont budge.. and! seals up better than i think a grommet would
THEY say a picture is worth a thousand words so here is a few pics:

The fitting here isnt exactly like the one i used.. the one i used has a larger flange in the center so it would stay in place better with the JB weld.

 

[clarkkent]

thanks guys.. another question.. So wut if i run without this sensor? how will this affect my engine and performance?

 

[Alec]

You'll throw codes and won't run right. I can't tell you exactly what it will do, but it for sure won't be as efficient or powerful. The IAT is almost as important as your MAS, TPS, and O2 sensors.

 

[aldive]

When I installed my Granatelli MAF, I had to use a separate IAT probe. The following thread describes it ....http://www.explorerforum.com/forums...&perpage=25&highlight=granatelli&pagenumber=2

 

[clarkkent]

so ughhh,, thanks alec, i've been running without the sensor for a couple days now.. so i definetly been throwing codes. errr hehe so how do i go about restoring my codes!!

 

[AnabolicFrolic]

Simply disconnect the battery let the computer reset.. Plug the IAT back in and then reconnect the battery..
drive for 30 or so mintues and let the computer relearn everything

 

[aldive]

You can read as well as reset trouble codes with an OBD II scanner.