HELP! Do I REALLY need an ACT sensor?

leo · 03-28-2001, 09:21 PM

I dont have any access to a drill or tap for that matter to drill for the ACT sensor in my 94' cobra lower. Can I just leave it off temporarely? I need to get to work tommarrow, and I have to have my car running. What are my options?

Thanks,
Leo

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1990GT 5.0 302, T-5, 3.73's, K&n Air filter, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, Hypertech Chip, MSD 6A Ignition, RAM Clutch, Motorsport 3 core, Offroad H-pipe.

03-29-2001, 10:09 AM

You do need it, or your car would run in rich mode all of the time (default setting). I would say try to find another way to work, unless this is just for a day or two and you can work on it real soon. This is only if you absolutely have to have a car.

Jason

leo · 03-29-2001, 11:51 AM

Can I relocate the sensor to my intake inlet hose? I've seen this done before, this way I can prevent drilling, just run a longer wire from the harness.

Leo

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1990GT 5.0 302, T-5, 3.73's, K&n Air filter, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, Hypertech Chip, MSD 6A Ignition, RAM Clutch, Motorsport 3 core, Offroad H-pipe.

03-29-2001, 03:34 PM

I don't see why you couldn't do that. As long as it can take a good reading it shouldn't matter. It should be fine there.

Good Luck.

Jason

LX XLR8R · 03-29-2001, 03:56 PM

does a mustang use the same sensor for the gauge inside and when to tell the computer that the engine has warmed up or diffrent sensors..i never payed attention all the times i had my car apart

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03-28-2001, 09:21 PM	#1
leo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 261	HELP! Do I REALLY need an ACT sensor? I dont have any access to a drill or tap for that matter to drill for the ACT sensor in my 94' cobra lower. Can I just leave it off temporarely? I need to get to work tommarrow, and I have to have my car running. What are my options? Thanks, Leo ------------------ 1990GT 5.0 302, T-5, 3.73's, K&n Air filter, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, Hypertech Chip, MSD 6A Ignition, RAM Clutch, Motorsport 3 core, Offroad H-pipe.

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03-29-2001, 10:09 AM	#2
88GT5.013.02 Guest Posts: n/a	You do need it, or your car would run in rich mode all of the time (default setting). I would say try to find another way to work, unless this is just for a day or two and you can work on it real soon. This is only if you absolutely have to have a car. Jason

03-29-2001, 11:51 AM	#3
leo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 261	Can I relocate the sensor to my intake inlet hose? I've seen this done before, this way I can prevent drilling, just run a longer wire from the harness. Leo ------------------ 1990GT 5.0 302, T-5, 3.73's, K&n Air filter, Dynomax Super Turbo Exhaust, Hypertech Chip, MSD 6A Ignition, RAM Clutch, Motorsport 3 core, Offroad H-pipe.

03-29-2001, 03:34 PM	#4
88GT5.013.02 Guest Posts: n/a	I don't see why you couldn't do that. As long as it can take a good reading it shouldn't matter. It should be fine there. Good Luck. Jason

03-29-2001, 03:56 PM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	does a mustang use the same sensor for the gauge inside and when to tell the computer that the engine has warmed up or diffrent sensors..i never payed attention all the times i had my car apart ------------------ 1987 black notch(ex 4 banger) DSS 306 w/ main support...Elderbrock 6028 heads..gt-40 intake..24# injectors...70 mm tb..77 pro-m...accel 300+..mac full legnth..tremec w/ pro5oh...full MAC exhaust,off road h-pipe,long tubes, catback...ron davis radiator..subframes, control arms...CFDF II..o yea holley FPR sucks..dont buy one.. AIM=onesillynotch