MAP sensor question
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MAP sensor question
We just discovered that the MAP sensor in my previous ProCharged LS2 was a 1bar sensor. I replaced the stock sensor ( 8 years ago ) with what my local dealer said was a 3 Bar sensor. Anyway, my new build, and new tuner, tells me the current sensor IS a 1bar and we will need a 3 Bar.
Here’s my delemia. The location of the sensor is on the bottom of my new sheet metal intake manifold and requires its removal to install the new sensor. I want to do the R&R of the manifold/sensor at home in my garage, then drive the car to my tuner. One of the mechanics at the garage warned me that the car will not run with the 3 bar sensor, as it was temporarily tuned with the 1 bar in place.
I wonder if this is true, ..... or is the mechanic just looking for a few $$$ to R&R the intake at the garage?
Will a car tuned with a 1bar MAP run satisfactory with a 3 bar in place just to drive it 20miles to my tuner?
Thanks for the input.
Here’s my delemia. The location of the sensor is on the bottom of my new sheet metal intake manifold and requires its removal to install the new sensor. I want to do the R&R of the manifold/sensor at home in my garage, then drive the car to my tuner. One of the mechanics at the garage warned me that the car will not run with the 3 bar sensor, as it was temporarily tuned with the 1 bar in place.
I wonder if this is true, ..... or is the mechanic just looking for a few $$$ to R&R the intake at the garage?
Will a car tuned with a 1bar MAP run satisfactory with a 3 bar in place just to drive it 20miles to my tuner?
Thanks for the input.
