There is no ambient air temp sensor.
Air temp sensor ls1.
That means optimal fuel delivery and maximum performance.
Air intake temperature sensor.
The problem with c ais is exactly as you describe.
The pcm uses this data to primarily alter where on the fuel and timing map it wishes to operate and along with mas it ensures your gen iii motorswap is running at optimum condition.
There are work arounds to it.
On the ve the iat sensor is on the maf and when i bought my original kpm pod filter from sonny he had made an enhancement to it using an iat sensor from a vy around 50 attaching it just above the filter so that it more accurately measured the temp of the air as it came in rather than from further up the inlet pipe on the maf where it is.
This suits a range of commodores and similar platforms fitted with ls1 l76 l77 l98 ls3 5 7l 6 0l 6 2l v8 engine.
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The iat sensor is as mentioned part of your maf sensor.
Inaccurate air temperature readings can have a big effect on engine performance.
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This sensor monitors the temperature of the air entering the engine which in turn helps the engine s computer pcm to maintain the balance of air fuel mixture for optimal engine performance.
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