pi intake where to drill and tap

[ferrer5300]

Now I know the pi head swap requires you to drill and tap the pi intake for a new sensor but,my question is where can I get this done or the tools needed to do it?I know the spot where I need to do tap into but I want to know if there is someone out there that I might be able to send it to or if I can do it myself?I saw someone selling the drilled and tapped versions and they were a company but they were like 400$ for a stock pi intake just drilled and tapped for the 96-98 crowd.Please help me out I am getting so close to being done with this project.

 

[Marvin97]

I have one already drilled for sale for $100+ shipping if your interested.

 

[Knuckles281]

i used a drill press and a tap and die set...that's really all you need. when you screw in the sensor, put some thread tape around it for a good seal.

 

[Willis_98GT]

I have one already drilled for sale for $100+ shipping if your interested.

good deal!

 

[blown98gt]

i think most shops can do this for you for about 20-30 bucks just check around and it is an important sensor since it registers how hot your engine runs :wave:

 

[NERD]

On the water passage right next to the thermostat

 

[DropTopPony]

its easy, i used a 9/16 drill bit and a 3/8-18 npt tap that cost like $8

 

[98mstanggt]

Kinda give you idea,( Its the gray sensor right beside the alternator)

 

[ferrer5300]

Ok I know where it goes....What kind of shop do I go to a machine shop?And can I see some pix of the one your selling I am in anaheim,ca,is it possible to lower the price and I will trade you for my pi intake???

 

[ferrer5300]

btw I just timed my engine and rotated it by hand and I noticed the pssngr side tensioner is easily pushed in by hand like there is no tension.it popped when I pulled the pin out but kinda worries me that timing might jump on me.Anyone here of this problem before???

 

[DropTopPony]

btw I just timed my engine and rotated it by hand and I noticed the pssngr side tensioner is easily pushed in by hand like there is no tension.it popped when I pulled the pin out but kinda worries me that timing might jump on me.Anyone here of this problem before???

They do suggest you swap them after 100k miles or so, i'm replacing my chains/guides etc next time i am in there just to prevent any issues that can be avoided while driving a 13yr old car with 100k + on it.

 

[Marvin97]

here's th pic of mine, sorry but im selling this one cause im going 4v and I dont need it.

 

[joekd]

Yes, go to a machine shop. Unbolt the crossover itself (6 bolts) and bring that and a temp sensor with you

Show them the sensor, point to the area in front of the thermo housing and say need it in the center of that flat section

 

[blown98gt]

shouldn't cost you more than 25 ish bucks.. my machine guy did it for like 10 but i go to him for everything

 

[Petek]

its easy, i used a 9/16 drill bit and a 3/8-18 npt tap that cost like $8

LOL oh really? how did that work out for you? i think you ment 5/16 not 9/16.

 

[DropTopPony]

its easy, i used a 9/16 drill bit and a 3/8-18 npt tap that cost like $8

LOL oh really? how did that work out for you? i think you ment 5/16 not 9/16.

Oops
Its a 9/32 i believe thats the perfect size and 5/16 if you dont have the 9/32.... good catch.