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06-01-2011, 10:19 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Frankston, Victoria
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I recently purchased a "chip" off ebay which claims to give an extra 20BHP for my AUII 4.0. At only $15, I thought what have I got to lose.
The instructions advise that I need to undo the the IAT (Inlet Air Temp) sensor and plug this in in it's place. Trouble is, I can't find the IAT sensor. I've read somewhere that it is under the throttle body, but with the amount of wires hanging down around there, I don't want to disconnect anything in fear I might stuff or blow something up. It also stated that this on AU's is known as the T-MAP Sensor as it comprises of both the IAT and Manifold Air Pressure sensor in one unit. (Source: Answers.com) Can anyone help? Also if anyone has pics of what and where this T-MAP sensor is, they'd be greatly appreciated.
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CURRENT FORDS 1997 5.0 DL LTD Sedan 1998 4.0 AU S1 Forte Wagon PREVIOUS FORDS ZA/B/C/D Fairlaine Sedans 1979 2.0 MKII Escort Coupe 2000 4.0 AUII Forte Sedan
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06-01-2011, 10:32 AM
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www.TUFFCARPARTS.com
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Before everyone starts hanging it on you, best to do a search on ebay chips...
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06-01-2011, 04:48 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Frankston, Victoria
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Cheers bud.
Put it this way, I work for a government agency that handles false and misleading advertising claims, and if it doesn't work, they'll hear from us! By the book of course so there is no allegations of favourtism, etc.! A couple of people I know have put them in Hiroshima Screamers and found them to be good, but I gather by your comments the general concensis is otherwise....
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CURRENT FORDS 1997 5.0 DL LTD Sedan 1998 4.0 AU S1 Forte Wagon PREVIOUS FORDS ZA/B/C/D Fairlaine Sedans 1979 2.0 MKII Escort Coupe 2000 4.0 AUII Forte Sedan
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06-01-2011, 04:51 PM
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EF-Weapon
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Noosa Qld
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They are a crock. "Apparently" it tricks the ecu into thinking its colder then it really is. Then the ecu figures out whats going on and just overrides it anyway.
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06-01-2011, 05:06 PM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Frankston, Victoria
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Not trying to sound like a smart ****, but is that from experience or what you've been told? Sounds logical though...
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08-01-2011, 07:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Brisbane
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the IAT is there for a good reason mate, if u like your engine you won't use it.
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N12 Pulsar - sold Gen1 Liberty Turbo - sold VP Commodore Turbo - sold LN65 Hilux Turbo - sold EL31 Corolla Turbo - sold Ford AU Ute Turbo - sold Ford AU XR8 Sedan - 5.4l V8 Turbo (in the build) Ford BA XR6T Ute - daily driver Ford FG XR6T Sedan - cruiser do you see a general trend? I DO  Can't live with it, can't live without it! |
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14-01-2011, 01:57 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Frankston, Victoria
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Well the chip is going back! Thanks heaps for the input guys. Much appreciated.
Think I might read up a bit more on that Turbo Taxi... Any suggestions on a low budget +200rwkw from the trusty 4.0???
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CURRENT FORDS 1997 5.0 DL LTD Sedan 1998 4.0 AU S1 Forte Wagon PREVIOUS FORDS ZA/B/C/D Fairlaine Sedans 1979 2.0 MKII Escort Coupe 2000 4.0 AUII Forte Sedan
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14-01-2011, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
GT35 turbo, log manifold, no intercooler, FPR and J3
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N12 Pulsar - sold Gen1 Liberty Turbo - sold VP Commodore Turbo - sold LN65 Hilux Turbo - sold EL31 Corolla Turbo - sold Ford AU Ute Turbo - sold Ford AU XR8 Sedan - 5.4l V8 Turbo (in the build) Ford BA XR6T Ute - daily driver Ford FG XR6T Sedan - cruiser do you see a general trend? I DO Can't live with it, can't live without it! |
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