Thermal Sensor and Load Sensor

[Mike Fahrion]

>Mike Fahrion wrote:
>>
>> Some newer GM systems have a parameter called "Gearbox
Torque"
>> and "Delivered Engine Torque" that is supported on some of
the
>> higher end cars.  These are (nearly) real time values, does
>> anyone know how they are derived?  There are seperate
parameters
>> labeled "Engine Load Value" that is derived from air flow.
>>
>> -mike
>> mfahrion at bb-elec.com
>
>First saw that on 96 pickup w/5.0l Vortech, and automatic
trans.
>I wonder if  auto trans is the key there.  Also think that fuel
>consumption was displayed, too, which is unusual on gasoline
>engines.
>Shannen


I am under the impression also that the automatic transmission
plays a part in this.  Any ideas how its done?  If it is
entirely in the tranny, it is compensated because it reads about
5 ft-lbs at idle in park.

-mike
mfahrion at bb-elec.com