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Old 05-04-2014, 06:16 AM
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I am looking for some information concerning MAP sensor relocation. I am close to installing my new engine. However I need to decide on the location of the Map. Is there any advantaged with locating it from the back of the intake other than ease of installation?
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Oh nobody got any info on this?
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Originally Posted by Bama99z
Oh nobody got any info on this?
Why do you want to relocate it in the first place?
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I relocated mine for a couple reasons. First, the clip I had holding the MAP on the back of the intake seemed to hold it in, but not as securely as I would have liked. Second, I was chasing a SES code that could be caused by a MAP sensor. After having to maneuver around my steam ports (not stock) and the FAST102, I relocated for ease of access. Finally, for some reason, I had a new pigtail for a MAP lying around. While I was relocating it, I used the new pigtail to extend the harness.

All in all, I did it because I was in there and it would make future access a little easier if I ever questioned it again. I dunno, definitely not necessary, just kind of wanted to do it I guess.
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Originally Posted by Burken01
Why do you want to relocate it in the first place?
Burken01, I wasnt really wanting to but it seems as if alot of people are. I am about ready to bolt up the intake and was just thinking about doing it while the engine is still on the stand.


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I relocated mine for a couple reasons. First, the clip I had holding the MAP on the back of the intake seemed to hold it in, but not as securely as I would have liked. Second, I was chasing a SES code that could be caused by a MAP sensor. After having to maneuver around my steam ports (not stock) and the FAST102, I relocated for ease of access. Finally, for some reason, I had a new pigtail for a MAP lying around. While I was relocating it, I used the new pigtail to extend the harness.

All in all, I did it because I was in there and it would make future access a little easier if I ever questioned it again. I dunno, definitely not necessary, just kind of wanted to do it I guess.
themealonwheels, mine will not be stock either and I also will be running a Fast 102 as well and it looks as if its gonna be tight bacl there. You got any pictures of your setup?
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I relocated mine, drill and tapped the back of the intake for a 1/8 npt thread..

Used a 1/8-1/4" barb and the mounted the 3 bar map 6 inches away and ran a vaccum hose from the barb to the map.. Pretty easy and yes if you ever have to change it out it'll be easy if you relocate it now
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Originally Posted by Burken01
I relocated mine, drill and tapped the back of the intake for a 1/8 npt thread..

Used a 1/8-1/4" barb and the mounted the 3 bar map 6 inches away and ran a vaccum hose from the barb to the map.. Pretty easy and yes if you ever have to change it out it'll be easy if you relocate it now
Burken01, I am sorry but maybe I missed something while looking at mine this evening, but I dont understand what the hose barbs are used for? I am just relocating mine from the rear location to the front where the EGR is at. Am I missing something with the relocation?

Also does anyone know whom offers a good quality extension harness?
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Originally Posted by Bama99z

Burken01, I am sorry but maybe I missed something while looking at mine this evening, but I dont understand what the hose barbs are used for? I am just relocating mine from the rear location to the front where the EGR is at. Am I missing something with the relocation?

Also does anyone know whom offers a good quality extension harness?
There's different ways to do it!

I used a barb fitting and a length of hose then you can mount the map sensor in any location.. Alot of turbo guys do it since the 3 bar gm maps don't directly plug into the intake..

Just cut and splice in more wiring to lengthen it, solder and done!



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