Chand Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi all Just a quick one I'm in process of fitting my new race tech inlet but where race tech have welded the plate for vacuums it won't allow me to install the inlet temperature sensor Just wondering if anyone else has this problem or do they just not run that sensor? And if there's other sensors that I don't have to run from stand inlet that would be a great help aswell Thanks Chand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I know a lot of the junk in the stock inlet isn't needed in most aftermarket inlets.... I cant be sure about the inlet air sensor though.... Ill bring this thread to Ricky's attention when he comes online for you Chand... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky@Race-Tech Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 You need it. Best place is boost pipe just before the throttle body. But if it was a standard off the shelf intake it should have the provision for the sensor. What is stopping you putting it in the intake? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 If you can see where you welded the plate for vacuums the sensor will not fit start in as it hits a velocity stack mate :/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky@Race-Tech Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 What sensor are you using and what seal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 The temp sensor that fitted into the front on the standard inlet mate And what you mean what seal? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Xpect Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Well it should be sealed so you don't have boost leaks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jamie1st Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 They have a copper washer as standard, and I'm guessing your sensor part is too long and fouling/bottoming out inside? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Id say the plate was welded without really thinking about the location of the sensor tbh. As theres no way it will clear it now. The stock sensor is a stock part so should be taken into acount when the plate was welded. Id just block it off mate and get a new threaded part located else where on the inlet by a local welding company. Sealents and washers etc are errelivant theres a clear fouling issue there as the pic shows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WallaceGlanza Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Get a male to female adaptor and stick it into the inlet first so the sensor sits out further. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted October 20, 2013 Author Share Posted October 20, 2013 Id say the plate was welded without really thinking about the location of the sensor tbh. As theres no way it will clear it now. The stock sensor is a stock part so should be taken into acount when the plate was welded. Id just block it off mate and get a new threaded part located else where on the inlet by a local welding company. Sealents and washers etc are errelivant theres a clear fouling issue there as the pic shows.This is what I was talking about thank you Someone actually understands what I mean it's no hard to look at the pic lol But yes it looking like I'm going to have to weld another plate else where as the standard wall thickness of the inlet will be too thin of a material to seal and yes mate I would use a copper washer and ptfe tape to make sure it's a air right seal But yes it was obviously not taken into consideration when welded on Get a male to female adaptor and stick it into the inlet first so the sensor sits out further.Yeah this might be another option thanks for adviceThey have a copper washer as standard, and I'm guessing your sensor part is too long and fouling/bottoming out inside?Yes mate this is correct :/ not good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyD Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 send it back and get it re done mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky@Race-Tech Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 It is an old, Used intake. Most were custom made so it will have had a different temp sensor. As said, either relocate. Send it to us etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mattyD Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 ohhhh, sorry mate! I was under the impression he had got it brand new Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 No probs mate. Id go with walleces idea if ya can get one as its easier than welding. And dont worry I've seen inlets (i shant name the brand) where none of the holes even lined up for the 4e head lol n they had to be backfilled with weld and re drilled!! Joys of custom parts from some companys. I've got parts sat about that are worth fuck all because the company messed up the simplest of fitment requirements. This is a minimal issue in the grand scheme of modding just a pain to deal with tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted October 21, 2013 Author Share Posted October 21, 2013 Thanks for advice guys il see it I can sort something out my end Ricky if not I will send it your way Few other questions then With idle compensate valve on the left side of the standard inlet I no it can not be fitted but do I have to link out the plug etc? I've finally removed the sensor for a/c does that also need to be linked out or is it just a case of unplug happy days? Two vacuum pipes that feed power steering rack do they both still need vacuum as one was into inlet and other was into throttle body on standard inlet? Then there was a vacuum that came off throttle body on standard inlet and pipe connected to engine next to where heating into car does that still need a vacuum a also? Help please Chand Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 ^^ help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 The power steering pipes, I just fitted a U piece of silicone to blank them off. Not needed... Also the A/C gubbins can be left unplugged, you wont get an EML or anything, be fine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chand Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Surely the power steering needs a vacuum? There's a vac off the water pump that needed? So any sensors not used doesn't need linking out or anything can just leave unplugged? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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