coolant sensor mod

[rh77]

I don't mean to be a party-pooper, but tricking sensors has always concerned me. The torque converter requires a certain temperature to engage, or else damage could occur to the mechanism over time with the cold, stiff fluid. Secondly, start-up emissions would definitely be increased, since you're running at closed-loop conditions, even though the coolant temp is way below recommended levels. I know, I know, it's "Big-Brother" under our hoods, but cold-start emissions are a big deal -- hence the whole Winter gas crap. That's why I'm an advocate of "actual" temperature mods -- Engine Block Heater, hotter thermostat, and warm-air intake. It's real heat instead of perceived heat. I even feel guilty thinking about modding my 02 sensor because the CAT's bad -- it's about emissions too, not just mileage. I dunno, feel free to correct me if I'm wrong -- I won't take it personally.

RH77