Installing air box lid/IAT sensor question

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Jan 15, 2009 | 03:46 PM

00Antivenom

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Installing air box lid/IAT sensor question

So this happened a few months ago when I was installing my lid: I had a really rough time getting the IAT out of my old lid. Like super tough. It ended up breaking the small cage around the IAT component. I successfully installed it in the new SLP lid without trouble since it was already somewhat broken. Well, luckily it's still there. I'm about to remove my AIR though so I'm going to be switching lids, probably going with a clear one. Are there any tips for getting this IAT out/in? Also, if need be, where can I order a new one? Everywhere I've looked it has only been the connectors, not the component in the lid itself.

Jan 15, 2009 | 04:00 PM

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Oh, and by the way:
Is this lid
http://marylandspeed.com/fast-toys-m...id-p-2117.html
85mm?
Because I plan on going with this other lid if it isn't.

Jan 15, 2009 | 04:04 PM

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Yes, that is an 85mm lid, I'm running that same lid on my ride.

Best bet, buy a new IAT valve from the dealership or online.

Jan 15, 2009 | 06:14 PM

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^^you sure it is 85mm? i just think its the stock size and this one is 85mm http://fasttoys.net/shop/product_inf...oducts_id=1456

Jan 15, 2009 | 08:07 PM

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^^you sure it is 85mm? i just think its the stock size and this one is 85mm http://fasttoys.net/shop/product_inf...oducts_id=1456

Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Wish it came in clear. I want a straight through 85mm set-up because I'm going with a Typhoon 85mm intake and throttle body. So I ask myself, "Why not get an 85mm lid and 85mm MAF as well?"

Jan 15, 2009 | 09:25 PM

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Um yeah, my bad...the clear one is not 85mm. I thought FTP only made the 85mm lid, and didnt realzie a clear lid of available.

Jan 15, 2009 | 10:14 PM

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Get a new IAT sensor. When I did my slp lid I read how its almost impossible to get it out of the stock lid without breaking it so I just got a new sensor and gromet ahead of time. Much easier. I think it was about $20 at any dealership.