HELP With Thermostat Housing Sensor

[Spoolin98]

I have a brand new 6 bolt thermostat housing, I just took the 2g sensors out of my old 7 bolt thermostat housing last night. There is only 2 sensors on the 7 bolt housing so I swapped them into the 6 bolt housing. Now there is 3 more open spots on the 6 bolt housing below the thermostat and 1 opening above the thermostat. I'm wondering what is the best spot to put my aftermarket temp sender? I have seen other people install it below the thermostat and others above. I have a choice of either so I was wondering which would be the better spot? I can take pictures if needed.

Attached are two photos, one showing the sensors I put in the new housing and one showing the 4 possible spots for my aftermarket sensor.

 

[DarthBulk]

I would put it below the thermostat. I believe the thermostat opens when hot, allowing coolant to flow out the housing and through the upper radiator hose to the radiator. If you put the sensor below the thermostat, you will get the coolant temperature uninterrupted by the thermostat. The only time this will matter is when the thermostat is closed.

 

[Spoolin98]

I would put it below the thermostat. I believe the thermostat opens when hot, allowing coolant to flow out the housing and through the upper radiator hose to the radiator. If you put the sensor below the thermostat, you will get the coolant temperature uninterrupted by the thermostat. The only time this will matter is when the thermostat is closed.

Thanks for the response, that makes sense. The only reason I'm asking is because I have seen a lot of people tap into the therm housing above the thermostat. I just want to see what others have to say. Thanks again