Found some inexpensive 3 bar map sensors

[Wilson]

UPS says it'll be here Monday. I'll be working from home next week, so I'll keep y'all posted as soon as it gets in.

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[Wilson]

Ford Part No. CX2231

Correct for the MAP sensor... but not the BAR rating...Also on the box will be AA5Z-9F479-A or AA5Z-9F479-B  ... and to make it even more confusing Ford printed AA5Z-9F479-AB on them all.... jeez

So from the little bit of research I've done, CX2231 should in fact be a 3 bar. CX2228 is the 2 bar sensor.

Going to order the one from Auto Parts Tomorrow and see how it goes - http://www.autopartstomorrow.com/part_numbers/537477.

I'll update the thread this weekend with what they send me.  For $82 shipped, I'll be guinea pig and take one for the team, lol.

Alright fellas, moment of truth.

Here's what we got...





Looks to me like a 3 bar sensor!  About to head out and install it along w/the updated 3 bar tune from Torrie.  Hopefully this helps someone else out there.  Before I forget, thanks to ShoBoat for the original link.

 

[kbeck59]

Wilson. .... You got the right part for sure , $82.00 shipped , can't beat that anywhere I think .

The link in your post is dead though but if you go to the home page link ....

http://www.autopartstomorrow.com/    and put cx2231 in the search box the 3bar comes up ....  at  $82.11.

Still a damned good find and they take PayPal .

 

[SoCalSHO]

I ordered the same part a week prior. Used a 5% discount code on line also. Definitely a good deal.

 

[4DRHTRD]

Yay, affordable MAP sensors just what I want to see for you guys!

 

[SHOdded]

Not sure why they could not be made in the U.S.A.  Wouldn't it be cheaper?  Or is our QC that lousy?

 

[kbeck59]

Not sure why they could not be made in the U.S.A.  Wouldn't it be cheaper?  Or is our QC that lousy?

Someone could .. I think it is simply a demand issue .

Ford uses Bosch for tons of OEM electronics and  is is one of there primary suppliers .
Bosch is an industry leader and has somewhat of monopoly in this arena  , not that it is a bad thing .

 

[Dxlnt1]

Received my 3 bar from Rock auto as well. Someone here told me just make sure the last digit is "B" which verifies it is 3 bar vs 2 bar.

I also just received and loaded today my updated tune for 3 bar. Too much L.A. traffic to test. So I may await a track day at Irwindale to run it hard. Any track days that anyone knows of?

 

[Dxlnt1]

What are the other 3 bar sensors on the SHO used for? Think they were on turbo outlets. 2 of them.

 

[FracaSHO]

So where exactly is the 2 bar located that gets replaced with the 3 bar?  Pics please. Thanks. 


Brad
2010 SHO with PP
170* T-Stat
NGK LTR7IX plugs, gap at 0.030
BOV VTA
MyCal LMS Stage 4+
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[kbeck59]

So where exactly is the 2 bar located that gets replaced with the 3 bar?  Pics please. Thanks. 


Brad
2010 SHO with PP
170* T-Stat
NGK LTR7IX plugs, gap at 0.030
BOV VTA
MyCal LMS Stage 4+
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Top of the intake manifold  ... to the right / drivers side .

 

[POPSTAGE2]

Got my NAPA Echlin in today and as suspected it is an OE FoMoCo AA5A-9F479-AB rebox...

 

[SHOdded]

Well, at least you got the right part!  Thanks for confirming this.

 

[Fronzizzle]

I know this thread is a few months old, but I found it and went through it...the 3 bar at Rock Auto is now $50.79 and less than $54 when shipped.  I thought I might have had the wrong part number, but I triple-checked & its correct.

 

[Leadfoot]

I know this thread is a few months old, but I found it and went through it...the 3 bar at Rock Auto is now $50.79 and less than $54 when shipped.  I thought I might have had the wrong part number, but I triple-checked & its correct.

Yes, the link on the first page is the correct 3 bar sensor from Rockauto, got mine for 58.96 delivered last month.
The price varies on the their site and sometimes you can get parts very cheap.

 

[ZSHO]

Ordered a few things from Rock auto and ordered an extra 3-bar map sensor CX-221 for 50.00 just for backup,cant beat the price originally was 83.00.

 

[Airbornemaikai]

Just installed my 3 Bar. Waiting to hear back from LMS to see if they have a revised tune for the X to accommodate it.

 

[ZSHO]

Just installed my 3 Bar. Waiting to hear back from LMS to see if they have a revised tune for the X to accommodate it.

Do you have a 3-bar tune to accomodate the 3bar sensor.

 

[Airbornemaikai]

I emailed them last week. Still waiting on a response

 

[glock-coma]

If you don't have the tune adjusted for the 3 bar your car will not run properly.  So you cannot run a 3 bar map without a tune. 


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