Plans for L32/3X00 Hybrid

[tkoforpresident]

Mine is more of an observation than an opinion lol. I usually just do what you guys tell me to do if there is any doubt.

[robertisaar]

and this is why multiple opinions are a good thing.

[tkoforpresident]

Most cts that i buy seem to come with teflon tape on the threads

[robertisaar]

i would be worried about the RTV/tape insulating the sensor and not allowing a good electrical reading... i think.

[tkoforpresident]

Sorry I'm an idiot its definitely 3/8 ". The 1/2" -3/8 reducer threaded in perfectly. Should i use teflon tape or some kind of rtv to seal the threads? Things are working out great. Im very happy

[tkoforpresident]

Just bought a 1/2"-3/8" NPT reducer bushing.

I got brass as to reduce oxidation (or so I was told haha)

So it looks like I'll be able to use my old CTS (single wire, located in the drivers side head, used for dash guage) in that location as long as it's 3/8" NPT like we are thinking.


there IS one problem however. Just thinking back to my memory... I believe the OTHER bung located in the thermostat housing (stock 3500 CTS location) is 1/4", or at least it looks that small.... Which has me worried since I don't think any of my stock sensors are 1/4"... that's awfully small.

[tkoforpresident]

Cool thanks. I'm gonna clean it up and paint it.

[CNCguy]

Looks good Max and should work fine.

[TechRod]

Hopefully that'll do the trick for ya.

[tkoforpresident]

So I got to about 7-8 threads left on the tap. That good enough for you guys?

[tkoforpresident]

OK, I'll keep working it in.

Thanks guys.

[CNCguy]

Max,
You will need to go to 7 threads from the back for proper fit. If it gets tight while cranking it in, back the tap back out 1/2 turn. This will break the chip and make the tap easier to turn in.

[TechRod]

Looks like you need to keep working it, the more times you run the tap in and out the cleaner/smoother it will get.

[tkoforpresident]

Here is a pic of the thread that I tapped into the LIM.






I think I ended up with about 9-10 threads left on the tap. Is that good enough? It was getting very difficult to hold the intake and turn the tap towards the end and I was turning so hard that I felt like I was going to break something. So I stopped there just to be safe.

How can I find out if it's good enough? Should I buy the 1/2"-3/8" reducer and see how it feels threading it in?


Let me know what you think, thanks.

Btw Marc, thanks for the tips regarding the wd-40 and 6 point socket. I used them both.

[tkoforpresident]

going over right now to work on the intakes....