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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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i am switching to SD finally and plan too run a little over 15 psi, so the cobalt 2 bar is no use to me

i am just wondering what 3 bar map sensor you guys use and which one is best ?
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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GM 3 bar sensor.

http://www.bmotorsports.com/shop/pro...roducts_id/442

They also make the harness that plugs from fatory to this for $20.

Phil99vette used this same sensor last season, I know cause I bought it from him.

Sorry for the non sponser link
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:44 PM
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yes,the gm 3 bar is by far the best-we have had no issues with them over the last 10 years or so.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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I posted all the MAP sensor info here so there is no need for a harness: https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ap-sensor.html
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how will i adapt that 3 bar map sensor to the back of my intake manifold ?

it looks much different then the factory ls1 map sensor

also is there anybody that can sell me the map sensor and the plug, preferably a sponsor on this site
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Tap the intake and thread in a barbed nipple then run a short hose between the 2.
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^^^thanks, no adapter needed for the plug ?


Shawn, you have a 3 bar map sensor that you can sell me ?

gm dealers in Canada are absolutely ridiculous, even with my business account with them
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^^^The website I listed in my first reply they sell the adapeter harness for the plug, im sure you can get one that will work with the stock harness.
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