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Old 11-18-2014, 06:42 PM   #106
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Re: Urgent, need opinions on my new crate engine

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On a DIFFERENT manifold, I ran one there and no noticeable difference in temp reading. But, it DID touch the hose and I was always worried it would rub thru.

Fuel injected cars run that temp sensor in that position and not in the cyl head so I think, although maybe slightly different, it actually gives a better sample there for coolant temp last place heading for the thermostat without a spike due to cyl head temp.
yeah my mechanic said we'll just put the temp sensor in the intake manifold...said he's done it many times on engine swaps.
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