ATTN AeroForce Interceptor users.
02-07-2009, 11:41 AM
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ATTN AeroForce Interceptor users.
I am very interested in getting this gauge to go along with my supercharger install, but two things come to mind.
What boost sender do I use? the ones I see on there page are for GM factory locations, what do you guys recommend?
2nd, where to install it? I like the Dual gauge pods on the pillar, but I wouldn't know what I would want for a second gauge. Anyone know where to get like a basic black housing I mount on top of my steering wheel column?
Thanks for all the help.
-JD
What boost sender do I use? the ones I see on there page are for GM factory locations, what do you guys recommend?
2nd, where to install it? I like the Dual gauge pods on the pillar, but I wouldn't know what I would want for a second gauge. Anyone know where to get like a basic black housing I mount on top of my steering wheel column?
Thanks for all the help.
-JD
02-14-2009, 08:13 PM
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JD,
I just put some in a few weeks ago. My suggestion is to go ahead and get the dual set up. There are alot of parameters these things can monitor. Currently I'm looking at boost, fuel rail psi, fuel pump psi, intake air temp.
The boost sensor wires into 5v and ground. A signal wire goes to your gauge. The sensor hooks up to a vacuum line the same as a mechanical gauge.
I'm having some problems calibrating mine. I have to enter slope and intercept numbers. I'm discovering how much altitude, current barometric pressure, and density altitude have on the readings and actual boost. All of this ties into a phenomenon of more boost during cold weather. Due to current weather conditions my current DA is minus 1500 feet which is giving me higher boost readings than the supercharger is supposed to be putting out. The gm 2 bar sensor I'm using is supposed to be accurate to within .3 psi. I wish I had a calibrated air supply to verify the claims.
I just put some in a few weeks ago. My suggestion is to go ahead and get the dual set up. There are alot of parameters these things can monitor. Currently I'm looking at boost, fuel rail psi, fuel pump psi, intake air temp.
The boost sensor wires into 5v and ground. A signal wire goes to your gauge. The sensor hooks up to a vacuum line the same as a mechanical gauge.
I'm having some problems calibrating mine. I have to enter slope and intercept numbers. I'm discovering how much altitude, current barometric pressure, and density altitude have on the readings and actual boost. All of this ties into a phenomenon of more boost during cold weather. Due to current weather conditions my current DA is minus 1500 feet which is giving me higher boost readings than the supercharger is supposed to be putting out. The gm 2 bar sensor I'm using is supposed to be accurate to within .3 psi. I wish I had a calibrated air supply to verify the claims.
That being said, just installed a SC last weekend and the 2 bar map sensor this weekend, but have no idea how to calibrate. I set the slope and intercept to the instructions, but think that is for sea level, and I at about 825 feet above sea level... so what does that mean to me?????
02-14-2009, 08:29 PM
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I have no clue... lol. It would seem to me you should be able to put the car in on so everything has power, but not have it started, then just fool with your settings till you get that to read zero. after all your looking for PSIg not PSI. Wherever your at, whatever your condition, motor off should be 0 on your gauge.
I was considering not even using that GM monitor they sell. was thinking a aftermarket sender like this:
http://prosportgauges.com/electric-boost-sender.aspx
might be easier to tune.
I was considering not even using that GM monitor they sell. was thinking a aftermarket sender like this:
http://prosportgauges.com/electric-boost-sender.aspx
might be easier to tune.
02-15-2009, 10:38 AM
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do you guys see your vacum on your intake when not under boost, or do you just see zero until you positive? I prefer to see this, becuase just cause your not in your positive boost range, doesnt mean your not getting boost. Its much less accurate to just see Zero untill you go positive
02-15-2009, 11:00 AM
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It shows a negative numer, vacuum. I really have to get into a lot of throttle before it goes positive. Full throttle saw as hi as 7, se seems fairly close, as brenspeed told me my supershaker would be 6.5 to 7 or so.
do you guys see your vacum on your intake when not under boost, or do you just see zero until you positive? I prefer to see this, becuase just cause your not in your positive boost range, doesnt mean your not getting boost. Its much less accurate to just see Zero untill you go positive
02-15-2009, 11:15 AM
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I just picked a dual set up out of a group buy for $360, they are expensive but after looking for a while they are the best bang for your buck. If your interested PM me I'll get you in touch with the guy.