On Wed, 3 Oct 2001 23:46:37 +1000, you wrote:

>Hi all, one of my motorcycle associates has
>modified his fuel injection system by placing
>the air temperature sensor in his airscoop,
>not the airbox.
>
>I'm worried that since it is now in a very
>high-flow air tube the sensor will read lower
>temperature (error) because of wind chill,
>compared to the more "stable" air position
>where it was mounted before.
>
>He argues that wind-chill will not occur
>because the wind can't chill lower than the
>actual air temperature, so the temperature
>remains an accurate reading.
>
>Any thoughts?? :o)
>-Roman
As long as the air and sensor are dry, flow rate shouldn't make a
difference. If however there is moisture on the sensor, it will read
lower, but with high airflow, the moisture probably won't stay there
for long!

The reading could well be affected if rain, snow  etc. can reach it.=20

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