If you are using the new LS violent temp sending unit to feed your old gauge then that's probably why it's off. Use your TBI sending into the passenger side head and that should work.
If you are using the new LS violent temp sending unit to feed your old gauge then that's probably why it's off. Use your TBI sending into the passenger side head and that should work.
'91 2WD RCSB
5.3l L59 DBW
4L80E
TR220 cam
RevMax 2800rpm stall converter
Schoenfeld LT Headers
Nelson tuned
My Truck Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw9y1...&feature=email
yeah i am using the purple one, the three wire in the ls conversion parts list. i wanted to use my original sender but going from 5/8" to 12mm requires a cumbersome adapter and by the time the sensor is in it hits the firewall. i could 90 it off but i dont think that would give me an accurate reading being that the probe is not in the head. its ok though, i have gotten use to where the temp reads now. but thanks, guys!
1993 GMC Yukon GT, 6.0 vortec, head work, no cats, cai, HpTuned by me, jasper lvl2 4l65e, nbs brake conversion
Hmm. Im using an adapter for mine and it doesnt get close to the firewall.Originally Posted by TimeLimitHit
'91 2WD RCSB
5.3l L59 DBW
4L80E
TR220 cam
RevMax 2800rpm stall converter
Schoenfeld LT Headers
Nelson tuned
My Truck Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw9y1...&feature=email
I chucked mine up in the lathe and whittled it down to a M12. It's soft brass so it goes pretty easy. I put a little thread sealant to compensate for the lack of the o-ring/washer. Fits fine. I did this to an old sensor, I am going to do it to a new sensor tonight, and wire it up.
FYI, it's not a 5/8's thread, it's 3/8 NPT on the stock sender. I have some adapters from Parker I am not going to end up using if anybody is interested in them.
Also, I agree with the stock gauges not reading very well. I use them for reference i.e. I know what the gauge says when all is normal (regardless of what the actual reading is), then use that to see if temps are out of the ordinary.
Mike
http://kds-performance.com
94 Silverado Z71 SCLB 4.8L LR4 Daily Driver
93 GMC Sierra 2WD LS V8 Swap dun, run, rusted, stripped & junked
1979 Caprice Coupe - LS Swapped - 11.76@115.8
no mine is a 5/8" its enormous. the one in the intake may be 3/8" but the one that was in the side of the head is 5/8". I tried several different things, tapping the head is not an option, some auto fan relays are coming in the mail soon it wont be an issue.
1993 GMC Yukon GT, 6.0 vortec, head work, no cats, cai, HpTuned by me, jasper lvl2 4l65e, nbs brake conversion
just get a aeroforce and call it a day, take advantage or ur new obdII and get dont even bother looking at the factory cluster
Today 03:25 am 6 stringer o thats a good point, its ok ill just add a blinker fluid cooler
Today 03:24 AMtruckinL33 that's not a good place for it, you can overheat your blinker fluid with the capacitor
Today 03:23 AMtruckinL33 i need them for when i go back to 1985
Today 03:23 AM6stringer i mounted my flux capacitor next to my blinker fluid resevoir
Today 03:22 AMtruckinL33 me too, right next to my flux compasator!
Today 03:22 AM6stringer hey gear oil needs to be cooled, i have front and rear diff coolers
I'll leave my scanner plugged in and bolt it to the dash before wasting $250 on a gauge.
1993 GMC Yukon GT, 6.0 vortec, head work, no cats, cai, HpTuned by me, jasper lvl2 4l65e, nbs brake conversion
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