[Pulgares]

simple question
In an atmospheric engine, the collector temperature is not the same as the ambient temperature?

[jonbill]

What is the collector? is it the inlet air temperature sensor?

[Pulgares]

intake manifold

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[jonbill]

I suppose it will always be some amount above ambient, but how much depends on where the air intake is and the engine speed/ flow rate.

[Pulgares]

ok
Thank you

[Chris Wolfson]

After engine start the air temperature in the manifold drops close to ambient faster than the common IAT sensor will show you.