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Nov 11, 2009 | 08:52 PM

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budhayes3

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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71

There was a member that posted a while back, saying he had used the pressure test port for a while, but decided to install it into the pan due to others claiming "unreliable" readings. After moving it to the pan, he said that he always showed the same temps as when it was in the pressure test port.

Hmmm, interesting. I had read here more than once that the test port wasn't as accurate, but it could be just hearsay. Out of curiousity, where's the factory sensor located, isn't it attached to the valve body, for what that's worth?

Nov 12, 2009 | 03:08 AM

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AKlowriderZ71

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Yes, it attaches to the valve body, submersed in fluid(pan).

Nov 12, 2009 | 04:13 AM

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skolman91

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so how would it be that inaccurate if its in the pan in fluid(stock sensor for dash gauge). i would agree to get the most usefull readings i would put it inline going out to the cooler, but it cant be that much of a difference..

Nov 12, 2009 | 08:03 AM

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LS1csherm

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I have mine installed in the pressure port - easy install - good readings
highway i run about 150 - 155 F
I just wanted to keep tabs on temp - see fluct - it doesnt.