How important is airr intake temp sensor???

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Apr 30, 2004 | 01:00 PM

slowestcarever

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How important is airr intake temp sensor???

would a broken or faulty one cause a loss of power?

Apr 30, 2004 | 01:12 PM

optoomistic

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yes

i know in a b16 i ecperenced sluggish low rpm response

Apr 30, 2004 | 03:49 PM

slowestcarever

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how about a 20 hp loss in the top end?

Apr 30, 2004 | 04:49 PM

Kendall

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Re: (slowestcarever)

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Theoretically it is possible. The car may have switched to limp mode or have retarded the timing enough to explain the excessive loss of horsepower.

Apr 30, 2004 | 06:49 PM

Mohudsolo

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Re: (Kendall)

I know from testing I have seen that Hondas lose a lot of power with high intake temps. Assuming it defaults to a setting for high temp, I could see a big decrease in power. It would run rich and pull a lot of timing.