280z with a L28ET motor running N/A on 280z electronics questions.

[FastWoman]

Yeah, I had read it, but I was wondering if I could just connect it directly in the engine bay where the temp sensor connects near the water neck.

Sure, that will work, but there are two potential problems. First, the potentiometer could get dirty and/or become deteriorated in that position. Few potentiometers are designed for that sort of environment. If you decide to place it there, consider using a 20-turn trip potentiometer and wrapping it into the harness with electrical tape (to protect it) after you're done with the adjustments.

The second problem is that it doesn't allow for convenient adjustment while on the road. As I described, I wired an extension cable to allow me to make adjustments in the passenger seat while someone else drove the car. That was a nice feature.

PS Sorry for being slow to respond. I've been away from my computer, in another location, refinishing floors.

Edited January 31, 2012 by FastWoman