infernosg's S5 N/A Build

[infernosg]

Originally Posted by C. Ludwig

INFERNOSG, you have the clockwise rotation sensor (white center). There is a counter-clockwise sensor (black center) that you can use if you install it correctly. This sensor would allow you to orient the connector on top instead of the bottom. You would slide the sensor on the shaft, twist it 180* until the bolt holes line up, then torque it down. The output of the sensor is then reversed, but this is something the software will compensate for. Just calibrate it as you normally would. I can get you a sensor if you'd like to try it. If it doesn't work, send it back.

I'll send you a PM in a minute, but I will try this if I can't find a 90 degree boot for the connect like you describe below.

Originally Posted by C. Ludwig

The best solution, IMO, would probably be to find a 90* boot for the connector and use the sensor you have. FWIW, the car in the pic below used a TWM throttle body on RB lower. The same sensor you used worked just fine. Obviously, the alignment could of been a little different with the different pieces.

(Also in PM). Do you know where I might be able to find a 90 degree connector/boot? I'm unfamilar with the type of connector the TPS uses.

Regarding the referenced photo I think the biggest difference is the use of an IDA-style TB versus a DCOE. It looks like the one you posted is a DCOE, which probably gives a little more clearance to the water pump housing.

Originally Posted by C. Ludwig

As far as the filters, what I've done with the ITB setups is to build a plenum over the engine and run an intake tube to the front. Gives the benefits of the plenum and allows you to draw cooler air from the front of the car.

I'd love to build a plenum at some point. Right now I really just want to get the car up and running again. I had a pipe dream of building an air box that would allow me to use a TII hood as a sort of "ram air" setup. Unfortunately, at the moment I don't have the material/resources to put together an airbox or plenum. I'm also worried about the clearance to the hood.