Autronic Questions

Jerod Harris mytkwik at hotmail.com
Tue Oct 31 18:12:09 GMT 2000


Has anyone heard what the status is on EGOR?

Jerod


>From: Clay B <clayb at sonic.net>
>Reply-To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
>To: diy_efi at diy-efi.org
>Subject: Re: Autronic Questions
>Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2000 09:09:49 -0800 (PST)
>
>a) how good is the Bosch 4-wire O2 option? I really want to be able to log
>a/f ratios so that i can tune the car myself. I'm not concerned about
>running in closed loop with the sensor, but i do need it to be accurrate
>outside of the 14.7:1 range. (more like 11.0 - 16.0). Will this sensor cut
>it for that?
>
>No, the Bosch 4 wire is only good for closed-loop around 14.7. This is a
>worthwhile function, but don't expect to use it for tuning high load
>conditions. Exhaust temp is very good for tuning.
>
>The Autronics will accept a wide band O2, so long as the signal
>conditioning is done for it. The ECU expects a voltage proportional to
>A/F. You could probably use one of Garth's units, once he finishes...
>
>b) how well does the boost controller option work? It appears to be about
>a
>$300 option. Is it worth this and/or better than a standalone boost
>controller from Apex, HKS, etc...
>
>The boost controller works great. Closed-loop, mappable over temp and
>RPM. What do you mean by $300 option? It is built into the ECU. You do
>need a duty cycle valve, and wastegates, of course.
>
>c) does the SM2 offer any extra features that I should consider vs. the
>SMC?
>
>Yes. Traction control, and more inputs/outputs. I kinda wish I had bought
>one, but they weren't available waterproof. Nice feature in a boat, you
>know.
>
>- Clay
>
>
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