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Posted By: Stazi Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 03:44 PM
You know - the screw in type for the intake manifold.....are they only available from a Ford dealer?

also is it a direct plug-in for the stock Contour IAT plug?
Posted By: todras_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 04:34 PM
Originally posted by Stazi:
.....are they only available from a Ford dealer?







Originally posted by Stazi:

also is it a direct plug-in for the stock Contour IAT plug?



Looks like the same to me.
Posted By: WorldTour_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 05:37 PM
Why do you want a lightning IAT? IAT are basically a dummy Ford Sensor and don't differ a great deal from vehicle to vehicle.
Posted By: Stazi Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 05:44 PM
Yeah the ones shown at advance are like our IAT which is what the lightning has in the airbox, but the one in the intake manifold (the lightning's 2nd sensor)is a brass screw-in type IAT which is different.

It's the top one shown in advance that I need.
Posted By: Stazi Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 05:45 PM
Originally posted by WorldTour:
Why do you want a lightning IAT? IAT are basically a dummy Ford Sensor and don't differ a great deal from vehicle to vehicle.



It's got to be the screw in type. Our IAT isn't made to seal into a pressurized area.

EDIT: I ordered the screw-in IAT from Part's America. It's going to cut it damn close!
Posted By: MapOfTaziFoSho Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 05:52 PM
Originally posted by Stazi:
Originally posted by WorldTour:
Why do you want a lightning IAT? IAT are basically a dummy Ford Sensor and don't differ a great deal from vehicle to vehicle.



It's got to be the screw in type. Our IAT isn't made to seal into a pressurized area.




Should look like this i suppose.
Posted By: WorldTour_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 06:18 PM
Originally posted by Stazi:
Yeah the ones shown at advance are like our IAT which is what the lightning has in the airbox, but the one in the intake manifold (the lightning's 2nd sensor)is a brass screw-in type IAT which is different.

It's the top one shown in advance that I need.



Ah, IC... Why didn't you just email me? I could've saved you some coin.
Posted By: Stazi Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 06:38 PM
You have one????

If so gimme, gimme. I can alwayys retun the one I ordered.

PM me ASAP I can still cancel the order.
Posted By: Swazo Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 08:41 PM
I have an extra one AND a connector that is left over from my kit. I got 2 for the price of one

Pay for the USPS overnight shipping and it's yours.
Posted By: Swazo Re: Lightning IAT - 05/11/06 08:47 PM
Originally posted by MapOfTaziFoShoâ�??¢:


Should look like this i suppose.



Sweet, is it up and running??
Posted By: beyondloadedSE_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/12/06 12:00 AM
Im running a Lightning IAT. Youll have to solder it in the old the wiring, but it works.
Posted By: KingpinSVT Re: Lightning IAT - 05/12/06 07:00 AM
Originally posted by TC'd Swazo:
Originally posted by MapOfTaziFoShoâ�??¢:


Should look like this i suppose.



Sweet, is it up and running??



That looks like a vortec to me? Even has the fuel pressure regulator. Stazi also has the aluminum UIM, no? Does look like his bay, but sans turbo.
Posted By: Stazi Re: Lightning IAT - 05/12/06 12:13 PM
That's offroad SVT not me. As if I'd go back to an inferior supercharger.
Posted By: warmonger_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/13/06 06:22 AM
Originally posted by Stazi:
Originally posted by WorldTour:
Why do you want a lightning IAT? IAT are basically a dummy Ford Sensor and don't differ a great deal from vehicle to vehicle.



It's got to be the screw in type. Our IAT isn't made to seal into a pressurized area.

EDIT: I ordered the screw-in IAT from Part's America. It's going to cut it damn close!



I just used a die to thread my stock IAT(after I filed off the plastic ridge that held it into the stock intake), cut a piece of rubber for a gasket, then drilled and tapped a corresponding hole in the intercooler after the exchanger right before the TB for mounting. Screwed in tight and has held very solid with no leaks.
Took about 30 minutes, cost = $0.00

Spending no money and little effort to make a better part/product/mod.........Priceless.

Posted By: DanG Re: Lightning IAT - 05/15/06 10:59 AM
Good idea, War... Nice one!

FYI the ADC kit has the IAT in the pipe that goes into the turbo- I suppose it would serve the engine better to have it after the IC...
Posted By: beyondloadedSE_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/15/06 11:27 AM
Originally posted by DanG:
I suppose it would serve the engine better to have it after the IC...



Thats how mine is routed. Just tapped the Lightning IAT after the intercooler.

Posted By: Swazo Re: Lightning IAT - 05/15/06 01:19 PM
That's where my IAT is, between the TB and IC.
Posted By: Stazi Re: Lightning IAT - 05/15/06 01:48 PM
Got the IAT and it connects directly into the stock connector.

I'm tapping and threading the intake manifold and putting it in there, just like the lightning setup.

PS - motor is in, shopuld have it all done by tonight - tomorrow the latest.
Posted By: WorldTour_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/15/06 02:50 PM
How about those valve cover gaskets!
Posted By: Stazi Re: Lightning IAT - 05/15/06 03:47 PM
You ARE THE MAN!
Posted By: Tourige Re: Lightning IAT - 05/15/06 09:33 PM
Originally posted by Stazi:
Got the IAT and it connects directly into the stock connector.

I'm tapping and threading the intake manifold and putting it in there, just like the lightning setup.

PS - motor is in, shopuld have it all done by tonight - tomorrow the latest.



Wow, that went REALLY fast.
Posted By: Barge Re: Lightning IAT - 05/16/06 12:48 PM
Originally posted by Tourige:
Originally posted by Stazi:
Got the IAT and it connects directly into the stock connector.

I'm tapping and threading the intake manifold and putting it in there, just like the lightning setup.

PS - motor is in, shopuld have it all done by tonight - tomorrow the latest.



Wow, that went REALLY fast.



It's not like he's never done it before...
Posted By: warmonger_dup1 Re: Lightning IAT - 05/16/06 10:17 PM
Originally posted by Dr. Frankenbarge:
Originally posted by Tourige:
Originally posted by Stazi:
Got the IAT and it connects directly into the stock connector.

I'm tapping and threading the intake manifold and putting it in there, just like the lightning setup.

PS - motor is in, shopuld have it all done by tonight - tomorrow the latest.



Wow, that went REALLY fast.



It's not like he's never done it before...



No really...this IS his first time. He pays one of 12million illegals to slap his other projects together...



For twenty bucks.....
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