Air Intake Heater Plug
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Laughing Gas
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Air Intake Heater Plug
How many of you Have used the plug from dieselsite? and was it a noticable difference, or was it to use it for a gauge or for the reason it was only a few $ and why not? I would guess that without it in there it would flow much smoother, but being in Pa and in the cold climate i was wondering if it would be worth having it and then putting the heater back in the truck in the fall?
thoughts?
thoughts?
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From: Central, Al
If you idle alot it may be beneficial to keep the IAH. Here are the conditions for it.
To reduce white smoke during long idle periods at low ambient temperatures, the PCM will activate the intake air heater. Specific conditions must be present before the heater is activated:
ambient temperature must be below 0°C (32°F)
engine oil temperature (EOT) must be below 55°C (131°F)
vehicle power (IVPWR) must be between 11.8 and 15.0 volts
I used the one from puredieselpower for a boost gauge tap.
To reduce white smoke during long idle periods at low ambient temperatures, the PCM will activate the intake air heater. Specific conditions must be present before the heater is activated:
ambient temperature must be below 0°C (32°F)
engine oil temperature (EOT) must be below 55°C (131°F)
vehicle power (IVPWR) must be between 11.8 and 15.0 volts
I used the one from puredieselpower for a boost gauge tap.
Post Fiend
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From: Parker, CO
I used the one from puredieselpower for a boost gauge tap.
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You can go down to the auto parts store and get a Dodge oil drain plug. It is a 22 mm plug that fits right in, comes with rubber or copper gasket. May have to cut some of it off if it is too long. I compared the depth of the housing thread and gring it down to size. Cost around 9 dollars with tax.
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From: Millersburg, OR
I did it on mine.... You don't have to buy it. All you have to do is break off the heating element off the plug and then stick it back in there. Remove the ground and the other wire going to it...
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