Originally Posted by waldig
I do not know how you would get the temp reading from the ECU. The temps at the throttle body are important as it is an indicator of how the intake air sensor readings will be. The passage thru the supercharger even at idle add to this inlet air temp and if it get too high, the ECU will pull timing / boost and therefore power.
I just know that this reading will give a general feel for the temp benefits of any alterations, such as my current grill modification post in the SRT section. Enjoy
Woody
But, I don't HAVE a supercharger.
Just a measly Limited.
I do know, however that the IAT is one of the many ECU parameters that are displayed using a Nitrod Performance Meter. If I have it hooked up when I start a cold car, it displays near outside temperature. This quickly rises as the engine temp rises. It also will display Coolant Temp, so please don't think I'm confusing the two.
The Nitrod interfaces with the OBD II dataport. What I am trying to do with this little exercise is to see if there is a safe and easy way to reduce inlet air temps with any combination of ventilation and/or insulation. I know for instance that serious folks will wrap the CAI with an insulating weave/cloth (fiberglass). I was curious if anyone has expanded on this with the flat, exposed areas of the OEM airbox.
I'm willing to perform the experiments, but don't want to duplicate known results.
Or if knowlegable people tell me I'm nuts!
