Temp Sensor??

[Mike B.]

I did a search and couldn't find information on what I do with #10:

[Jason89i]

I did a search and couldn't find information on what I do with #10:

its a thermostat to allow water to go from the head to the t-body in cold weather. most people bypass it and go straight from head port to t-body. yes, it will make your tbody always heated, but there isn't really a good place to mount it without the e36 airbox. cheers, jason

[f u z z]

For a while, i had it plugged into the back of my K&N filter via a drill bit hole / zip tie. When it decided to break, i was told to bypass it because it is not neccessary. I want to the hardware store and got a brass hose connection (jointer), and two small clamps. I slide the jointer in place of the temp. sensor.

But seeing the picture now, i might just get a single hose.

[DanGillan]

i actually eliminated the whole throttle body heating system on my swap, its pointless IMHO. well not quite pointless, but not needed.

[f u z z]

SO basicly you ran a single hose from 15 to 9, to bypass everything?

[DanGillan]

nope.... this is pics of almost everything to make it work.

plugged #15 under the manifold with this...




and capped #9 chevy style.




i think there's one more hose you have to cap chevy style that comes off the t.b. but that's essentially it.

[f u z z]

lmao, i have used golf tees for small hoses before.


thanks man!

[Mike B.]

Good info... Thanks guys!

[Jason89i]

i actually eliminated the whole throttle body heating system on my swap, its pointless IMHO. well not quite pointless, but not needed.

just a word of warning. in colder climates (mass, illin and wisc for me) when the outside temp gets below freezing you may experience frost / ice buildup on the butterfly. especially in high humidity mornings. it can reak havok with the tps. thats the reason those smart germans heat the throttlebody.

cheers, jason

[Mike B.]

I just cut down #15 and ran it directly to the throttle. Getting real close to putting in the M50, just a few more pieces to take care of while the engine is out.