Help. GTE Conversion Complete, except Temp Gauge.
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Help. GTE Conversion Complete, except Temp Gauge.
Anyone have a working Temp Gauge in their SC300TT? I did my conversion myself, total investment in the whole project (price of car included) is $16,368.00:
http://home.sc.rr.com/ntgr/images/SC300
I just can't get the TEMP gauge to read right!!! a direct connection causes the tem gauge to PEG HOT immediately, car not even running I suppose the supra tem sender unit sends the wrong output to the gauge. I've installed different watt/ohm resistors and can't find the right combination.
My car is a 93. anyone know the answer?? can I install the temp sender unit from my GE motor onto the GTE and get correct temp readings??
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http://home.sc.rr.com/ntgr/images/SC300
I just can't get the TEMP gauge to read right!!! a direct connection causes the tem gauge to PEG HOT immediately, car not even running I suppose the supra tem sender unit sends the wrong output to the gauge. I've installed different watt/ohm resistors and can't find the right combination.
My car is a 93. anyone know the answer?? can I install the temp sender unit from my GE motor onto the GTE and get correct temp readings??
Help!
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Thats what you have to do, use your GE sensor. You'll need a big drill bit and M16 x 1.5 tap. Some say wire in a 330ohm resistor to the supra sensor, but this did nothing but peg mine on cold.
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Originally posted by bmsport
Thats what you have to do, use your GE sensor. You'll need a big drill bit and M16 x 1.5 tap. Some say wire in a 330ohm resistor to the supra sensor, but this did nothing but peg mine on cold.
Thats what you have to do, use your GE sensor. You'll need a big drill bit and M16 x 1.5 tap. Some say wire in a 330ohm resistor to the supra sensor, but this did nothing but peg mine on cold.
thanks for the info!!
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Originally posted by Dewsc300
Honda civic temp sensor works perfect and fits in the supra location.
Honda civic temp sensor works perfect and fits in the supra location.
If no drilling is required for this sensor, please give me the year/model/motor details so that I can get the sensor.
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one other thing, fellas.
I can't get my backup lights to work for nothing. I swear I've got the right wire connected (supra II1-36 to lexus IK1-11). Maybe I've missed something, I don't know. I'm using the stock 5speed tranny... you guys do something different to get the backup lights working?
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I can't get my backup lights to work for nothing. I swear I've got the right wire connected (supra II1-36 to lexus IK1-11). Maybe I've missed something, I don't know. I'm using the stock 5speed tranny... you guys do something different to get the backup lights working?
Thanks again,
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Originally posted by lex400sc
Clean whips , how fast is that mkiv?
Clean whips , how fast is that mkiv?
I already have some 780cc injectors, titan fuel rail, aeromotive -6 FPR w/gauge, -6 lines and a new fuel pump. I just have to find the time to install everything. From there I expect close to 700rwhp at least on about 21-22psi.
Once I get my SC300TT running right (working temp gauge), I'm switching it to a singe setup. Right now it only makes 340rwhp, then goes rich and loses big power. It also loses power because it's getting a little warmer than normal operating temp. I found this out today LUCKILY because the car started to boil AFTER I turned it off and sat in it for a few minutes. I carried it to flush the cooling system and found that the coolant was VERY dirty and that the flow wasn't good. I suspect that my stock SC radiator with 165k miles on it was a little crappy inside. Then, my JDM GTE motor may have had some corrosion in it as well. This is why I'm NOW so concerned about my temp gauge Once I get the cooling issue resolved (better flow), and lean the mixture out some (using the SAFC I just installed --keeping it simple for now), I expect to get closer to 400rwhp on the stock twins.
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Honda civic sensor does EXACTLY the same thing as a supra sensor. They are the same 12mm size and probably ohm out to be pretty close, but it still doesnt solve the problem at all. I tried both. Only way is to put the GE sensor in the water neck that i know of.
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Oh and i also had to replace the original radiator, it was dry rotted out on the bottom. I have a griffen radiator and fal 220 fans. I still overheat when the AC is on at a stop on hot days here in FL.
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Oh and i also had to replace the original radiator, it was dry rotted out on the bottom. I have a griffen radiator and fal 220 fans. I still overheat when the AC is on at a stop on hot days here in FL.
Oh and i also had to replace the original radiator, it was dry rotted out on the bottom. I have a griffen radiator and fal 220 fans. I still overheat when the AC is on at a stop on hot days here in FL.
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Originally posted by bmsport
Honda civic sensor does EXACTLY the same thing as a supra sensor. They are the same 12mm size and probably ohm out to be pretty close, but it still doesnt solve the problem at all. I tried both. Only way is to put the GE sensor in the water neck that i know of.
Honda civic sensor does EXACTLY the same thing as a supra sensor. They are the same 12mm size and probably ohm out to be pretty close, but it still doesnt solve the problem at all. I tried both. Only way is to put the GE sensor in the water neck that i know of.
If this is the case, when installing the GE sensor you drilled a 12x1.25mm hole in the water outlet neck (thermostat housing). This isn't the stock location, is it?
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Originally posted by Dewsc300
I met you at the sofl lex meet with the single gs which has the civic temp sensor in it my car with the big single runs the same sensor and have no overheating problems.
I met you at the sofl lex meet with the single gs which has the civic temp sensor in it my car with the big single runs the same sensor and have no overheating problems.
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Originally posted by bmsport
Oh and i also had to replace the original radiator, it was dry rotted out on the bottom. I have a griffen radiator and fal 220 fans. I still overheat when the AC is on at a stop on hot days here in FL.
Oh and i also had to replace the original radiator, it was dry rotted out on the bottom. I have a griffen radiator and fal 220 fans. I still overheat when the AC is on at a stop on hot days here in FL.
Also, my friend but an SC300 from a guy named Ethan (built GE motor... FAST). I think it runs the stock GE radiator with no issues.